Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward is a Research Fellow at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. She specializes in physical oceanography with particular expertise in numerical modeling (physical and biophysical), sediment dynamics, and marine renewable energy.

• Education:
  • PhD - A new proxy for constraining palaeotidal simulations (Bangor University, 2010–2015)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE, Bangor University, 2013)
  • MSc - Applied Physical Oceanography (Bangor University, 2009–2010)
  • BSc - Natural Sciences (University of Bath, 2004–2007)

Her research focuses on ocean modeling applications related to climate change, sea-level rise, and marine energy resource assessment. Current projects include the Convex Seascape Survey (2022–2027) and NRN-LCEE Returning Fellowship (2018–2019).

Key scientific contributions include:

• Sea-level and climate modeling through the PALTIDE interactive tool
• Blue carbon stock analysis in continental shelf mud depocenters
• Dispersal modeling for marine species and plastic debris
• Tidal energy resource characterization
• Coastal ecosystem restoration frameworks

She has received multiple research grants including awards from the British Council, Nature Networks Fund, and Bangor University. Her work has been featured in 8 media contributions covering topics from Wales coastal flooding to ocean carbon storage.