Terry Mc Callum
About Terry Mc Callum
Terry Mc Callum is a Synthetic Chemist at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with extensive experience in organic chemistry and a strong interest in research and development of new transformations.
Current Role at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
Terry Mc Callum is employed as a Synthetic Chemist at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. In this role, he is responsible for contributing to the development and synthesis of advanced compounds. His tenure at the company began in 2020. Terry's work in synthetic chemistry plays a crucial part in the company's innovative projects.
Previous Work Experience
Terry Mc Callum's professional journey includes various significant roles. He worked as TheRadChemist with Radical Chemist for four months in 2020. Notably, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University from 2018 to 2020, where he specialized in organic chemistry research. His experience also includes a three-month stint as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016, which added to his broad expertise in chemistry.
Academic Background
Terry Mc Callum holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from the University of Ottawa, which he completed between 2013 and 2018. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biopharmaceutical Sciences with a focus on Medicinal Chemistry from the same institution, studying from 2008 to 2013. His postdoctoral research at Cornell University further enhanced his expertise, focusing on organic chemistry from 2018 to 2020.
Early Career and Internships
Early in his career, Terry Mc Callum gained experience as a Co-op Student in Chemistry at Boehringer Ingelheim Inc. in 2011, working in Laval, Quebec for seven months. He also served as a Laboratory Animal Care Technician at the Health Product and Food Branch of Health Canada in 2009 for three months, providing him with a diverse set of skills in laboratory environments.
Areas of Expertise in Chemistry
Terry Mc Callum specializes in photochemistry, transition metal catalysis, and redox catalysis, with a particular focus on free radical chemistry. His work is driven by a strong interest in researching and developing new transformations in organic chemistry. Additionally, he is passionate about discovering new and disruptive technologies that enhance methodologies in the synthesis of compounds, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of chemistry.