Adam Ward

Adam Ward is a Professor and Department Head in the Biological & Ecological Engineering Department at Oregon State University. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Penn State University (2011), an MS (2006), and BS (2005) from Michigan Technological University. His research focuses on hydrologic and biogeochemical processes in river corridors, emphasizing groundwater-surface water interactions, hyporheic exchange, and the impacts of land use and climate change on water quality and ecosystem services.

• Professional Affiliations: American Geophysical Union, Geological Society of America, Association of State Floodplain Managers
• Current Research: Climate change effects on river networks, non-perennial stream dynamics, and policy implications of water resource management.

Research interests include stream restoration, nutrient cycling, and the application of advanced modeling techniques. Ward has received numerous awards, including the Fischer Faculty Fellowship (2019-2022) and multiple teaching honors, reflecting his commitment to both research and education.

Publications span over 100 articles in journals like Water Resources Research, Limnology and Oceanography, and Environmental Science & Technology. His work often integrates field experiments, numerical modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ward advises graduate students in the Biological & Ecological Engineering Department and leads projects funded by NSF, EPA, and international agencies.