Thomas Shaw Moody, Head of Biocatalysis for Almac Sciences

 

(33) was born in Larne Northern Ireland, moved to Orange County Los Angeles and returned to Northern Ireland for his secondary and tertiary education.  He graduated from The Queen’s 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 in Business graduating with distinction in July 2007. His studies have earned him numerous accolades including a Foundation Award at undergraduate level, The AGB Scientific Award for Best Oral Presentation at the 53rd Irish University Chemistry Research Colloquium and the Best Ph.D. thesis in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture for the year 2001 at QUB. He is co-author and author of several publications and patents.  

 

Thomas is currently Head of Biocatalysis for Almac Sciences in Northern Ireland and works in the area of Biocatalysis and its application towards the synthesis of chiral molecules. Thomas is responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team of both chemists and biologists to obtain commercially useful biocatalysts and their intended applications.  Biocatalytic processes have been developed from mg to tonne manufacture including development of fermentation processes to yield the desired biocatalyst.  Hobbies include running and car restoration.