Buck Taylor

Buck Taylor is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Portland. His research bridges computational chemistry and catalysis, focusing on quantum chemistry simulations of molecular reactions and catalyst mechanisms.

• Research interests: computational methods, catalytic reactivity, quantum simulations
• Teaching philosophy: integrating cutting-edge research into classroom principles
• Key project: studying ruthenium-catalyzed olefin metathesis for sustainable chemical production

His lab utilizes supercomputers to model reaction dynamics, emphasizing metal-based catalysts and their applications in creating bio-derived chemicals to replace petroleum-based materials.