Curriculum Vitae for
DONALD L. WARD, Ph.D.
409
Goodrum Rd.
Vicksburg,
MS 39180
601/631-0234
donald.l.ward@erdc.usace.army.mil
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University. Dissertation: "Wind Effects on Runup and Overtopping of Coastal Structures."
Master of Ocean Engineering, Oregon State University. Thesis: "Ocean Wave Interaction with a Caisson on a Rubble Base."
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Oregon State University. Emphasis: Structures and Hydraulics.
Bachelor
of Science, Zoology, Oregon State University.
Emphasis: Marine Zoology.
Bachelor
of Science, Fisheries, Oregon State University. Emphasis: Marine
Fisheries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr.
Ward has 18 years experience (1985 to present) as a Research Hydraulic Engineer
in the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory of the US Army Engineer Research and
Development Center. His duties include
proposing, planning, and conducting research investigations in various fields
of coastal and hydraulic engineering; data acquisition and analysis; supervision of junior engineers and
technicians; and interacting and
coordinating with project sponsors, universities, and other research
personnel. Dr. Ward has received
numerous Performance Awards, Special Service Awards, Special Recognition
Awards, and the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service. Current and recent studies include:
National Shoreline Erosion Control Development and Demonstration Program. Principal Investigator for demonstration erosion-control projects at Miami Beach, FL, Alligator Point, FL, Gulf Shores, AL, Cape Lookout, OR, and Sacred Falls, Oahu, HA. Projects include an innovative environmentally-friendly offshore breakwater, new groin designs, and replicating a cobble beach for erosion control.
Design
of Revetments and Seawalls. Employed
physical models, numerical models, and prototype data to improve design
formulae for coastal structures.
Included wave runup, overtopping, and structural stability.
Stone Degradation on Coastal Structures. Studied causes and effects of degradation of armor stone on coastal structures in the Great Lakes, including economic analysis of preventive and corrective measures.
Dr.
Ward’s research has been presented in numerous publications in national and
international journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports.
PERSONAL
Age,
49. Excellent health. Instrument-rated private pilot. SCUBA divemaster.
Member: American Society of Civil Engineers, Society
of American Military Engineers, American Geophysical Union.