Michael Dominic Taylor

Dr. Michael Dominic Taylor is a Teaching Professor and Dean of Students at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, NH. His academic journey includes degrees from Bowdoin College (B.A., Biology & Environmental Studies), the Pontifical Gregorian University (B.A., Philosophy), and a Master’s in Bioethics from Madrid. He completed his doctoral studies in Granada, culminating in his award-winning book on ecological ethics. His work focuses on the intersection of ecology, ethics, and metaphysics, emphasizing a 'metaphysics of gift' framework.

• Education: Bowdoin College (2007), Pontifical Gregorian University (2013), Madrid (Master’s, 2016), PhD (Granada).
• Roles: Taught in Rome, served as Executive Secretary of the Laudato Si’ Institute in Granada, and currently leads academic and student life at Thomas More College.

His research explores bioethics, transhumanism, integral ecology, and Thomistic metaphysics, often linking theology and environmental stewardship. He actively engages in Catholic intellectual traditions, with publications recognized by Vatican-affiliated institutions.

Awards: Expanded Reason Award (2021) for his book’s contribution to ecological ethics.

Advising & Grants: No grants explicitly noted, but he advises through academic leadership roles. No formal student advisees listed in available texts.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Laudato Si’ Institute and Thomas More’s academic programs, but no dedicated lab described.