Mark Patrick Taylor

Mark Patrick Taylor is a Professor at Macquarie University, specializing in environmental contamination and its health impacts. He leads research on aerosols, dusts, soils, and wildfire ash, with a focus on mining, urban environments, and lead exposure.

Research interests include:

• Environmental contamination pathways
• Human health risk assessment
• Urban pollution dynamics
• Metal smelting emissions
• Citizen science programs

Recent publications analyze wildfire trace metals, blood lead levels in birds, and fluoride bioaccumulation in avian bones. Scientific awards include the 2011 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Enhancing Learning and recognition for Lead in Australian Environments.

Key initiatives:

• VegeSafe: national soil metal analysis program
• DustSafe: global household dust contamination study

Advisory roles include:

• NSW Land and Environment Court
• Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation
• Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program