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Dylan Ward is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in numerical modeling, field measurement, and geochronology to study fluvial and glacial geomorphic processes. His research explores landscape sensitivity to climate change, paleoclimate reconstruction via geomorphic features, and the impact of rock type on erosion rates and topographic evolution.
- Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder (2010)
- M.S., Geosciences, Virginia Tech University (2004)
- B.S., Geosciences, Virginia Tech University (2002)
His work integrates cosmogenic nuclide dating, 3D topographic analysis, and numerical simulations to investigate glacial erosion mechanics, hyporheic exchange dynamics in urban karst systems, and landscape response to Pleistocene climate shifts. Recent projects focus on bedrock stream hydrology and sediment transport in heterogeneous environments.
Key trends in his publications include advancing cosmogenic dating techniques, quantifying hyporheic zone processes across scales, and modeling glacial-interglacial transitions. He frequently collaborates on interdisciplinary NSF and USGS-funded studies involving field geophysics, sediment dynamics, and climate-landscape interactions.
Ward mentors graduate students in geomorphology and hydrology, with current advisees including Christopher Sheehan and Jason Cesta (Doctoral) and Rachel Thornton and Zoey Dodson (Master's). He has taught courses in geomorphology, landscape modeling, and geology of national parks.
