Prof. Tom Moody graduated from The Queen\u2019s University of Belfast with a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Chemistry in June 1998 before returning to gain a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry in December 2001. He has also completed a Masters Degree in Business graduating with distinction in July 2007 specialising in business strategy. His work has earned him numerous accolades and is co-author and author of greater than 50 publications and patents.<\/p>\n
Tom is currently VP Technology Development and Commercialisation for Almac and Arran Chemical Company and works in the area of Chemistry & Biocatalysis and its application towards the synthesis of chiral molecules, metabolites and labelled compounds. Tom is responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team of both chemists and biologists to obtain commercially useful biocatalysts for their intended applications.<\/p>\n
Biocatalytic processes have been developed from mg to tonne manufacture, including development of fermentation processes, to yield the desired biocatalyst. He has been a scientific leader and problem solver in greater than 50 commercial projects in the past 3 years and acts as a consultant in the area of biocatalyst development for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. He is also an honorary Professor at Queen\u2019s University of Belfast in the area of biocatalysis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-59937","careers_graduates","type-careers_graduates","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n