Dr Sophie Ward

Cymrawd Ymchwil

sophie.ward@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 383978

Dr Sophie Ward

I am a physical oceanographer specialising in numerical ocean modelling, with a particular interest in understanding how marine systems respond to environmental change. My research spans physical and biophysical modelling, sediment dynamics, and climate-driven processes, with applications across blue carbon, marine renewable energy, and ecosystem resilience.

Current and past projects include:

  • SEACAMS and 

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

Research interests

  • Numerical modelling (physical and biophysical)
  • Sediment dynamics and seabed processes
  • Blue carbon and carbon cycling in marine sediments
  • Marine renewable energy
  • Sea-level rise, past climates and climate change impacts.
  • 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
    ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, 2010–2015
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE)
    2013
  • MSc: Applied Physical Oceanography
    ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, 2009–2011
  • BSc: Natural Sciences
    University of Bath, 2004–2007

I have a range of research interests where postgraduate and PhD projects can be developed. My core focus is on blue carbon - particularly long-term carbon storage in subtidal sedimentary systems, palaeotidal modelling, and coastal processes influencing long-term carbon dynamics. I also welcome enquiries in the following areas:

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

If you are interested in developing a project in any of these areas, please contact me by email in the first instance.

2026

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Earland, J. L., Kender, S., Schone, B., Sengupta, T., Ward, S., Bradley, S. L., Blaauw, M., Ascough, P. & Scourse, J. D., 1 Ion 2026, Yn: Quaternary Science Reviews. 372, 109711.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

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
    Preston, J., Debney, A., Gamble, C., Hardy, M. J., Underwood, G. J. C., Garbutt, A., Harley, J., Baker, R., Dunk, R. M., Grigg, M., Hancock, B. T., Hendy, I. W., La Marca, E. C., Murray, J., Pettorelli, N., Pittman, S. J., Reeves, S. E., Robertson, M., Sturrock, A. M. & Thurstan, R. H. & 10 eraill, Unsworth, R. K. F., Ward, E. A., Ward, S. L., Watson, G. J., Watson, S. C. L., Wedding, L. M., Worthington, T. A., Wright, R. A., Yesson, C. & zu Ermgassen, P. S. E., 12 Meh 2025, Yn: npj Ocean Sustainability. 4, 33.
    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
  • E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
    Roseby, Z. A., Sengupta, T., Ward, S., Vosper, D. F., Blaauw, M., Roberts, C. M. & Scourse, J., 1 Chwef 2026, Yn: Marine Geology. 107676.
    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. 81, 9, t. 1817–1826
    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 Bangor, Aberystwyth, Cardiff, South Wales and Swansea Universities, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology at Bangor, 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)