Taras (Terry) Obal

Dr. Terry Obal is the Chief Science Advisor for Bureau Veritas’ Environmental Laboratories and Specialty Services.  Terry’s mandate is to ensure that good science and its value are fully available to Bureau Veritas customers, regulators and the public.  This mandate is achieved through the development, validation and commercialization of new methods and processes at Bureau Veritas, and providing technical representation, consultative support and expert opinions for Bureau Veritas clients and key stakeholders in the United States and Canada. Terry has over 30 years of experience in analytical chemistry, laboratory management and environmental chemical consulting.  He holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry, and is a Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.) through the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario (ACPO).