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Professor Stuart Taylor Elected to Academia Europaea

10 June 2025

We are proud to announce that Professor Stuart Taylor has been elected to the Academia Europaea (AE), the European Academy of Sciences.

This prestigious membership acknowledges his significant contributions to sustainable chemistry as a leading figure in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, as well as his role in advancing environmental protection through innovative catalytic processes.

The Academia Europaea was established in 1988 as a pan-European academy to encompass varied fields of scholarly inquiry, with a commitment to promoting excellence in research and providing a forum for interdisciplinary collaboration. Professor Taylor’s election to the Academia Europaea places him among Europe's most distinguished and notable scholars.

Professor Taylor also holds a role as Professor of Physical Chemistry at Cardiff University's School of Chemistry. His research focuses on developing catalysts that facilitate cleaner chemical processes, including the oxidation of volatile organic compounds and the conversion of carbon monoxide, contributing to environmental sustainability and safety.

Professor Deborah Kays, Head of School, shared that "We are immensely proud to see Professor Taylor's pioneering work in green chemistry and sustainable catalytic processes recognised with election to the prestigious Academia Europaea. This esteemed honour not only highlights Stuart's significant contributions to addressing global environmental challenges but also underscores the impactful research thriving within our School of Chemistry."

This new accolade joins a flurry of awards recognising Professor Taylor in just a few years.  Professor Taylor was awarded the 2024 Menelaus Medal by the Learned Society of Wales, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to engineering and technology in Wales. He was also the recipient of the 2023 Environment Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry for his pioneering work on catalysts that have been commercialised for environmental protection, which include critical life support applications.

We are delighted to host learned and forward-thinking academics like Professor Taylor at Cardiff University, where we are committed to research excellence and addressing global challenges through science and innovation.

For more information on Professor Taylor's work and the School of Chemistry at Cardiff University, please visit Cardiff University's School of Chemistry.

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