Mark Bowler-Smith

Mark Bowler-Smith is an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a UK-qualified barrister with extensive experience in tax law and policy. His academic affiliations include prior roles at the University of Auckland and the University of Aberdeen.

• Current Position: Associate Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
• Previous Academic Roles: Senior Lecturer (University of Auckland), Lecturer (University of Aberdeen)
• Professional Affiliations: Middle Temple, Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK)

Mark Bowler-Smith's research focuses on the intersection of tax law with artificial intelligence, sustainability, information theory, and human progress. His work explores normative tax theory, ecological taxation, innovation policy, and international tax cooperation. He integrates legal theory with economic and environmental policy, advocating for tax systems that promote sustainable development and equitable growth.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend towards interdisciplinary research, combining taxation with AI, environmental policy, and knowledge economy principles. He emphasizes a 'new-knowledge' approach to tax policy, advocating for holistic, data-driven frameworks that align taxation with broader societal goals. His work on AI and tax policy proposes whole-of-life incentives for innovation, while his ecological tax research promotes informational ontologies for human and environmental well-being.

Mark Bowler-Smith has secured competitive research grants, including a project on strata insurance funded by the Strata Community Association (2020). He actively supervises doctoral research, currently guiding students on topics such as R&D tax incentives and financial services regulation. He teaches law units including MLL110, MLL406, MLC305, MLC709, and CAF010, focusing on taxation and legal research skills.

He has organized numerous academic conferences and seminars on tax law, sustainability, and innovation, hosted by institutions such as Melbourne Law School, the University of Auckland, and ANU. These include events on corporate tax reform, R&D incentives, and sustainable development, reflecting his leadership in shaping tax discourse.