Dr Kate Ward

Kate joined the University of Dundee in 2018 as a Lecturer responsible for teaching Graduate Apprentices about water, fluid mechanics, engineering design and work-based learning. Kate is the Programme Lead for the BEng Civil Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship) degree. 

Before becoming an academic, Kate worked as a civil engineering designer on a wide range of water and infrastructure projects. As well as the design of infrastructure, she worked as part of the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Helmand Province to develop the capabilities of Afghan engineering organisations responsible for irrigation canals. 

Her research interests are interdisciplinary, with her doctoral work focused on bringing engineering design expertise and judgement to archaeological work to deepen the understanding of how the city of Constantinople managed its complex water supply infrastructure. Kate is a chartered Civil Engineer and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Academic background

• 2021 PGCAPHE, University of Dundee
• 2018 PhD Civil Engineering, University of Edinburgh
• An engineering exploration of the water supply system of Constantinople
• 2008 MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with European Studies, University of Strathclyde

Professional memberships

• Chartered Civil Engineer, CEng MICE