Terry Sherlock

Prior to joining the RCBC faculty, Terry spent 20 years in the private sector holding positions in research and development, quality control and project management. His research at the college has focused on the analysis and reverse engineering of consumer products. He finds the relationship between a compound's structure and its physical and chemical properties fascinating. Terry describes his teaching philosophy as that of a coach and mentor to his students. He celebrates the accomplishments of all his students, many of whom enjoy careers as scientists, engineers, pharmacists, physicians and physician assistants.

Education:

Master of Arts in Chemistry
Temple University

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Rowan University

Publications:

• Sherlock, T.P; Stewart, L, Ph.D; Ryan, Justin; and Santarsiero, Janelle; "Developing Novel Chemical Fingerprints of Red Wine Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography" Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research, 2015 14(3), 59.
• Sherlock, T. P. and A. Foy "Analysis of Brand Name and Imposter Fragrance Formulations." Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research, 2011, 10(1), 171.
• Sherlock, T. P. and E. Taylor "Determination of the Ethanol Level in Commercial Gasolines by Gas Chromatography" Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research, 2010, 9(1), 55.
• Sherlock, T. P. "Chemistry Intellectual Property" Real World Learning Object published online by New Jersey Community College Strategic Partnership (2005) http://www.k12science.org/njcc/showcase.html

Conference Presentations:

• Sherlock, T.P., S. Gibson, Z. Kangal, and J Kastelein "Detection of Phthalates in Plastic Fishing Lures" Presented at the 244th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Paper Number 249 (2012)
• Sherlock, T. P., J. Styer, and R. Oesterle. "Does the Solvent Affect the Relative Nucleophilic Strength of Halide Ions in an SN2 Type Reaction?" Laboratory Experiences in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Presented at The 37th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (May 22-25, 2005) of the American Chemical Society (2005).​

Awards:

• 2017 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award RCBC​
• 2016 Professor of the Year RCBC