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Dr Mark Taylor

School of Computer Science and Mathematics

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

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Mark graduated from the University of Warwick in 1984 with a degree in Mathematics. He worked as a Computer Systems Designer for the TI Group (now part of the Smiths Group) for three years. He then worked for 5 years as a Senior Analyst Programmer at Royal Insurance UK (now Royal Sun Alliance) before joining Liverpool John Moores University in 1992 as a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems.

He completed a PhD at Salford University in 1999 in Methodologies and Software Maintenance. He also completed a PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in 1999 at Liverpool John Moores University, and later completed a Masters in Education (including special educational needs) at Liverpool John Moores University in 2004.

Mark has produced over 100 publications including journal papers, conference papers, papers in books, and professional publications in the computing field. During his time at LJMU he has initiated seven Knowledge Transfer Projects funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board and the UK Department of Trade and Industry, and has received research funding from the UK Department of Communities and Local Government, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, and The Mersey Sports Partnership.

Mark is a Chartered IT Professional, a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Scientist, a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and an examiner for the British Computer Society

Degrees

2004, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, MA
1999, University of Salford, United Kingdom, PhD
1999, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PG Cert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
1984, University of Warwick, United Kingdom, BSc

Certifications

British Computer Society, UK, Chartered Fellow
Engineering Council, UK, Chartered Engineer
Science Council, UK, Chartered Scientist
British Computer Society, United Kingdom, Chartered IT Professional

Academic appointments

BCS examiner, Examinations, British Computer Society, 2001 - present
Senior Lecturer, Computing, Liverpool John Moores University, 1992 - present
Part time lecturer, Accounting, West Cheshire College, 1989 - 1993

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