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Dr. Kate Smith is a Lecturer in Flood Risk Management at the Energy and Environment Institute (EEI) of the University of Hull. She holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and has taught at institutions including the Open University and Hull York Medical School. Her research focuses on sociohydrology, cultural anthropology, and participatory methodologies to address flood resilience and climate empowerment. She contributes to the EEI’s MSc program and supervises student dissertations. Recent work includes evaluating flood resilience innovations, public art interventions for climate action, and disaster recovery gap analysis.
- Education: BA (University of Sheffield), PhD (University of Sheffield)
- Affiliations: Folklore Society Council Member, Judge for Katherine Briggs Book Prize
- Grants: NERC Discipline Hopping (2023), COAST-R Network Plus (2024), HIKE Community Waterscapes (2024)
Her research interests span sociohydrology, environmental humanities, and thematic analysis. Notable projects include the Flood Innovation Centre’s engagement initiatives and the Leverhulme Centre for Water Cultures. She co-authored the Folklore Society’s ethics position statement and received the 2025 Rising Star Award for promoting gender equality in flood risk management.
