Mark Elliott

Dr. Mark Elliott is a Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the School of Chemistry, Cardiff University. He has been with Cardiff University since 1996 when he was appointed as a Lecturer, having completed his PhD at Loughborough University of Technology in 1994 under the supervision of C. J. Moody. Following his PhD, he held Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions in Basel and Mülheim (1994-1996) with A. Pfaltz before joining Cardiff.

Dr. Elliott specializes in the development and delivery of organic chemistry courses, with a research background in stereoselective heterocyclic chemistry. His work has focused on developing stereoselective methods for the annulation of oxazolines, thiazolines and pyrrolidines, as well as methods for the highly stereoselective desymmetrisation of cyclohexa-1,4-dienes that yield complex products containing quaternary stereogenic centers. He has also conducted computational studies on organic reactions, particularly the rearrangement reactions of organoborates.

His recent scholarly output (2020-2025) reveals a dual focus on advancing fundamental understanding of electronic effects in organic molecules and developing educational resources for teaching organic chemistry. The publications demonstrate expertise in organoboron chemistry, heterocyclic synthesis, and chemical education methodology, with particular emphasis on understanding alkyl group effects and creating effective learning materials for students.

Dr. Elliott has received several prestigious recognitions including being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Chartered Chemist (CChem), Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), and Cardiff University Education Senior Fellow. These honors reflect his significant contributions to both chemical research and education.

As an educator and academic leader, Dr. Elliott has authored influential textbooks including 'How to Succeed in Organic Chemistry' (Oxford University Press, 2020) and 'Building Skills in Organic Chemistry' (2023), which have been translated into Japanese (2024). His teaching portfolio spans foundational to advanced courses, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to chemistry education.

His extensive publication record spanning three decades indicates a sustained research program with particular expertise in stereoselective synthesis and organoboron chemistry, while his recent work shows increasing emphasis on chemical education scholarship.