User:Jonnytim/Will Medd

Dr. Will Medd is a lecturer in the Geography Department at Lancaster University. He regularly teaches modules on water management and geographical concepts. His published work also focuses on these areas, with particular emphasis on the flood events in the city of Hull.

Early Life
Will Medd was born in Lancaster in 1974; he was schooled locally and subsequently attended Southampton University where he studied sociology and social policy, graduating in 1995.

Career
Will Medd's PhD (2000) from Lancaster in Sociology led him to a research post in public health at the University of Salford in 2001. Here he developed an interest in water governance at the Centre of Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures. He continued his interest in social dimensions of sustainable water management, taking up a research and lecturing post at Lancaster University dealing with such matters.

Current Work
Will is currently working on the mitigation of and responses to flood hazards in the UK. Specifically, he is focusing his attention around the "forgotten city" of Kingston upon Hull, in light of the perceived failure of authorities to act during the 2007 flood events. He is also examining effects of domestic waste, specifically fat, on sewerage and water networks.

Personal Life
Will resides in East Lancaster and is a keen cyclist. He also enjoys music, once appearing on stage with Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention, an experience he has subsequently derided.