Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor is a Professor in the Department of CHEM at the University of Toronto. His research interests include Biological Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer and Material Chemistry. He can be contacted via email at marks.taylor@utoronto.ca or through his profile page at https://www.chemistry.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/mark-taylor.

Mark S. Taylor is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, specializing in catalysis, organic chemistry, carbohydrates, and molecular recognition. His research focuses on developing enantioselective catalytic reactions, particularly in asymmetric catalysis and the functionalization of carbohydrates. Taylor's work explores noncovalent interactions such as halogen, chalcogen, and anion bonding to design selective receptors and catalysts. His publications highlight applications in colorimetric anion sensing, boronic acid catalysis, and site-selective glycosylation. His research bridges synthetic organic chemistry with supramolecular recognition, emphasizing the role of hydrogen and halogen bonding in molecular interactions.