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Stephen Nash

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Physical and computer modelling of surface waters including raivers, lakes, estuaries, seas and oceans. Expertise in modelling: hydrodynamics (waves, tides, flows), water quality (nutrients, sediment, algae), aquaculture, wavetidal energy, coastal flooding and climate change impacts.

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Biography

Stephen is an Associate Professorin civil engineering at University of Galway. Hegraduated from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in 1997 with a 1st class honours degree in Civil Engineering andthen spent two further years there completing a research Mastersin coastal water quality modelling. He moved to Galway in 1999 and worked as a Project Engineer with Aquafact International Services Ltd before taking up a role as lecturer at University of Galway in 2002. He obtained his PhD in ocean modelling in 2010.Stephen teaches a number of hydraulicwater engineering modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level and wasprogramme director for the MSc in Water Resources Engineering. His research expertise is the numerical and physical modelling of surface water bodies with particular focus on the modelling of tidal currents, waves, water quality, coastal flooding, tidalwave energy and aquaculture. He leads the Marine Modelling Groupand is a research leader in the universitys Galways Ryan Institute for Environmental, Marine and Energy Research and in MaREI, the SFI-funded national centre for energy, climate and marine research.

Research Interests

Main research areas include:Stephens research expertise lies in physical and computer modelling of surface waterbodies (rivers, lakes, estuaries, seas and oceans) including topics such as:- hydrodynamic modelling (e.g. tides, storm surge, waves)- water quality modelling (e.g. nutrients, sediment, algae)-aquaculture modelling (e.g. hydrodynamics, sea lice, jellyfish)-wavetidal energy (e.g. resource assessment, device impacts)- coastal flooding (e.g. flood inundation, urban flooding)- CFD modelling of hydraulic systems (e.g. tidal turbines, drinking water reservoirs, sewers) To date, he has completed 30+ research projects funded by national and EU agencies and industry. Hehas published 50+ peer-reviewed journal papers and and 40+ peer-reviewed conference papers. He has graduated 7 PhDs and 2 research Mastersand is currently supervising a further 4 PhDs. The quality of his research has been recognised nationally and internationally with awards for research excellence and innovation from Engineers Ireland, theInstitute of Civil Engineers (UK) and the Irish Marine Industry.

Teaching Interests

Stephen teaches a number of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of engineering design, civil engineering hydraulics; sustainable energy; waterbody modelling and water resources.Stephen is a strong advocate of engaged and active learning using methods such as peer instruction, clicker technology and group projects and has been nominated for the NUI Galway Presidents Award for Teaching Excellence on three occasions.

Education/Academic qualification

B.A., B.A.I., M.Sc., Ph.D.

External positions

Senior Lecturer, National University of Ireland, Galway

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Accepting PhD Students

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  4. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  5. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  6. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  7. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  8. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  9. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  10. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  11. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  12. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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