Dr Sophie Ward

Cymrawd Ymchwil

sophie.ward@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 383978

Dr Sophie Ward

I am a physical oceanographer with special interest in ocean modelling. I have experience of applying models to a broad range of research topics including marine renewable energy, past climate conditions, marine biosecurity and the aquaculture industry.

I have worked for several years as a physical oceanographer on a number projects, including:

  • SEACAMS and 

as well as contributing to external projects (e.g., and ) as an hydrodynamic- and biophysical modeller.

Particular areas of research interest include: numerical modelling (physical, biophysical), sediment dynamics, marine renewable energy, sea-level rise and climate change. 

  • Profesiynol: ILM Level 7 Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors
    2023
  • PhD: A new proxy for constraining palaeotidal simulations of the northwest European shelf seas
    Â鶹Íø, 2010–2015
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE)
    2013
  • MSc: Applied Physical Oceanography
    Â鶹Íø, 2009–2011
  • BSc: Natural Sciences
    University of Bath, 2004–2007

I have a range of research interests in which PhD projects could be developed. Please contact me by email in the first instance regarding any of the following areas:

  • Tidal modelling (past, present or future)
  • Marine renewable energy
  • Dispersal of marine organisms (including invasive species and aquaculture)

2025

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Dunn, N., Ward, S., Barker, J., Davies, J., Davies, S., Wray, B., Robins, P., Apetroaie, I., Willams, J., Hopkins, K. & Curnick, D., 24 Ion 2025, Yn: Ecology and Evolution. 15, 1, e70857.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., Bradley, S. L., Roseby, Z. A., Wilmes, S.-B., Vosper, D. F., Roberts, C. M. & Scourse, J. D., 4 Ebr 2025, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 130, 4, e2024JC022092.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2024

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., 2024.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., 2024.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Scourse, J., Ward, S., Wainwright, A., Bradley, S., Wilson, J. K. & Guo, J., Gorff 2024, Yn: Journal of Quaternary Science. 39, 5, t. 831-838 8 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Jones, N., Robins, P., Christie, D., Demmer, J., Faizal, I., Giebink, N., Huang, P., Jones, G., Kantamaneni, K., Lewis, M., Pratama, M., Purba, N. & Ward, S., 16 Mai 2024, Yn: Cambridge Prisms: Plastics.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
    Garratt, M., Bloor, I., Coleman, M., Colvin, C., Hiddink, J. G., Hold, N., Phillips, E., Ward, S. & Jenkins, S., 11 Medi 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: ICES Journal of Marine Science.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Jackson-Bue, T., Evans, A. J., Lawrence, P., Brooks, P., Ward, S., Jenkins, S., Moore, P. J., Crowe, T., Neill, S. & Davies, A., 1 Ion 2024, Yn: Science of the Total Environment. 167494.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2023

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., Robins, P., Owen, A., Demmer, J. & Jenkins, S., 1 Meh 2023, Yn: Ocean Modelling. 183, 102181.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S. & Austin, M., 31 Maw 2023, The Conversation.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl

2022

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Wilmes, S.-B., Ward, S. & Uehara, K., 2022, A Journey Through Tides. Green, M. & Duarte, J. (gol.). Elsevier, t. 185-230
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., 2022, Comprehensive Renewable Energy. 2 gol. Oxford: Elsevier, Cyfrol 8. t. 104-122 (Comprehensive Renewable Energy).
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., Bowers, D., Green, M. & Wilmes, S.-B., 7 Hyd 2022, A Journey Through Tides. Green, M. & Duarte, J. (gol.). Elsevier, t. 81-113
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2021

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Coughlan, M., Guerrini, M., Creane, S., O'Shea, M., Ward, S., Van Landeghem, K., Murphy, J. & Doherty, P., 1 Tach 2021, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 229, 104574.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., 2021, 30-Second Oceans: 50 key ideas about the sea's importance to life on earth. Green, M. & Lenn, Y.-D. (gol.). The Ivy Press
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2020

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Barnett, R., Charman, D. J., Johns, C., Ward, S., Bevan, A., Bradley, S. L., Cambridge, K., Fyfe, R. M., Gehrels, W. R., Hatton, J., Khan, N. S., Marshall, P., Maezumi, S. Y., Mills, S., Mulville, J., Perez, M., Roberts, H. M., Scourse, J. D., Shepherd, F. & Stevens, T., 4 Tach 2020, Yn: Science Advances. 6, 45, eabb6376.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., Scourse, J., Yokoyama, Y. & Neill, S., Rhag 2020, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 205, 104165.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Scourse, J., Saher, M., Van Landeghem, K., Lockhart, E., Purcell, C., Callard, S. L., Roseby, Z., Allison, B., Pieńkowski, A., Ó Cofaigh, C., Praeg, D., Ward, S., Chiverrell, R. C., Moreton, S., Fabel, D. & Clark, C., 1 Meh 2019, Yn: Marine Geology. 412, t. 53-68
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Woods, M. A., Wilkinson , I. P., Leng, M. J., Riding, J. B., Vane, C. H., Lopes dos Santos, R. A., Kender, S., De Schepperd, S., Hennissen, J. A. I., Ward, S. L., Gowing, C. J. B., Wilby, P. R., Nichols, M. D. & Rochelle, C. A., 15 Hyd 2019, Yn: Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. 532
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Scourse, J., Ward, S., Wainwright, A., Bradley, S. L. & Uehara, K., Chwef 2018, Yn: Quaternary Science. 33, 2, t. 139-149
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Neill, S., Angeloudis, A., Robins, P., Walkington, I., Ward, S., Masters, I., Lewis, M., Piano, M., Avdis, A., Piggott, M., Aggidis, G., Evans, P., Adcock, T., Zidonis, A., Ahmadian, R. & Falconer, R., Tach 2018, Yn: Renewable Energy. 127, November, t. 763-778
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., Robins, P., Lewis, M., Iglesias, G., Hashemi, M. R. & Neill, S., 15 Meh 2018, Yn: Applied Energy. 220, t. 274-285
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2017

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Lewis, M., Neill, S., Robins, P., Hashemi, M. R. & Ward, S., Rhag 2017, Yn: Renewable Energy. 114, Part A, t. 258-272
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Togneri, M., Jones, D., Neill, S., Lewis, M., Ward, S., Piano, M. & Masters, I., 5 Medi 2017, Yn: Energy Procedia. 125, t. 260-267
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Piano, M., Neill, S., Lewis, M., Robins, P., Hashemi, R., Davies, A., Ward, S. & Roberts, M., Rhag 2017, Yn: Renewable Energy. t. 1363-1375
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Roche, R., Walker-Springett, K., Robins, P., Jones, J., Veneruso, G., Whitton, T., Piano, M., Ward, S., Duce, C., Waggitt, J., Walker-Springett, G., Neill, S., Lewis, M. & King, J., 1 Rhag 2016, Yn: Renewable Energy. 99, December, t. 1327-1341 15 t.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S., Neill, S., Scourse, J., Bradley, S. L. & Uehara, K., 1 Tach 2016, Yn: Quaternary Science Reviews. 151, t. 198-211
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Robins, P. E., Neill, S. P., Lewis, M. J. & Ward, S. L., 1 Meh 2015, Yn: Applied Energy. 147, t. 510-522
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Piano, M., Ward, S. L., Robins, P. E., Neill, S. P., Lewis, M. J., Davies, A. G., Powell, B. I., Owen, A. W. & Hashemi, R. M., 15 Hyd 2015.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S. L., Neill, S. P., Van Landeghem, K. J. & Scourse, J. D., 30 Mai 2015, Yn: Marine Geology. 367, t. 94-104
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2013

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Green, M., Davies, A. G., Bowers, D. G., Zhu, F., Ward, S. L. & Porter, K., Medi 2013, Yn: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Maritime Engineering. 166, 3, t. 101-108
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Pelling, H. E., Green, J. A. M. & Ward, S. L., Maw 2013, Yn: Ocean Modelling. 63, t. 21-29
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Mortimer, T. A., Scourse, J. D., Ward, S. L. & Uehara, K., 31 Rhag 2013, Yn: Geoscience in South-West England. 13, 2, t. 152-158
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2012

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ward, S. L., Green, J. A. M. & Pelling, H. E., Awst 2012, Yn: Ocean Dynamics. 62, 8, t. 1153-1167
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  • 01/07/2022 – 30/04/2027 (Wrthi'n gweithredu)

  • 01/02/2018 – 01/08/2019 (Wedi gorffen)

    Disgrifiad

    The NRN-LCEE was a bold, innovative pan-Wales initiative for Welsh research funded by Welsh Government and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) as part of Sêr Cymru 1; comprising of partners from Â鶹Íø, Aberystwyth, Cardiff, South Wales and Swansea Universities, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology at Â鶹Íø, British Geological Survey Wales, and UK MetOffice. The NRN-LCEE aimed to promote excellent collaborative and interdisciplinary research within Wales into the sustainable use of natural resources for the provision of energy, water, food, and other ecosystem services; and explicitly encouraged interdisciplinary research across departments, universities, research centres, industry and third sector parties. As such, the NRN-LCEE was the catalyst to bring a diverse set of talented researchers and partners into new collaborations, in order to conduct innovative research that was highly pertinent on an international research agenda.

    Cysylltau:

  • 01/04/2017 – 31/05/2017 (Wedi gorffen)

British Council: Challenge Prize, Research Link Climate Change. Mapping marine litter pathways and sea-level rise in Indonesia (£9,795, PI, 2021)

Nature Networks Fund: SIARC (Sharks Inspiring Action and Research with Communities) (£18,617 to Â鶹Íø, Co-I, 2021).

Contract research: research project with Zoological Society of London (£6,259, Co-I, 2021).

PRIMaRE Early Career Researcher-Travel Grant (2019)

Â鶹Íø Early Career Researcher Award (£1,500, 2018).

NRN-LCEE Returning Fellowship (£6,000, 2017)

Contract research (€76,000, 2017).