Professor Alona Armstrong

Professor in Energy & Environmental Sciences

Research Interests

I am a Professor of Energy & Environmental Sciences within and Director of , a university-wide group of energy researchers. Beyond 51福利, I sit on the Solar Energy UK Natural Capital Steering Committee and the SP Electricity North West Environment and Sustainability Stakeholder Advisory panel.

My research examines how the low-carbon energy transition affects local environments, including ecosystem function, properties, and service provision. Using desk-based, field, laboratory, and modelling approaches, I explore how renewable energy development, with a focus on solar farms, can be delivered while maximising environmental co-benefits. My work takes a solutions-focused perspective, recognising the need for decarbonisation alongside strategic land use. Collaboration with stakeholders across sectors is central to my approach. I aim to translate research insights into policy and practice, supporting the delivery of environmental benefits alongside low-carbon energy development.


  • 09/04/2025 → 30/03/2026
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  • 01/07/2024 → 31/12/2026
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  • 01/02/2024 → 31/07/2024
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  • 01/01/2024 → 31/03/2026
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  • 01/10/2023 → 31/03/2025
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  • 01/10/2023 → 31/03/2025
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  • 01/09/2023 → 30/09/2025
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  • 01/09/2023 → 30/09/2025
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  • 01/03/2023 → 31/03/2025
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  • 03/01/2023 → 02/01/2024
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  • 01/12/2022 → 31/03/2023
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  • 18/10/2022 → 17/10/2024
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  • 12/08/2022 → 11/02/2026
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  • 01/12/2021 → 31/05/2023
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  • 01/12/2021 → 31/05/2023
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  • 01/08/2021 → 30/06/2022
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  • 01/06/2021 → 31/12/2022
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  • 01/06/2021 → 31/05/2022
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  • 01/10/2019 → 31/12/2023
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  • 01/05/2019 → 04/10/2024
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  • 15/04/2019 → 31/03/2020
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  • 01/12/2018 → 01/03/2022
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  • 01/01/2018 → 31/12/2019
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  • 01/01/2016 → 30/06/2017
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  • 01/10/2013 → 30/09/2016
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  • 01/07/2013 → 30/06/2014
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  • 01/05/2012 → 30/09/2014
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  • 20/03/2010 → 18/04/2010
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  • 01/01/1900 → …
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  • 01/01/1900 → …
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Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Sofia Midauar Gondim Rocha

Sofia Midauar Gondim Rocha

PhD student, Associate Lecturer

Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science, Energy Lancaster, Environmental Science

  • Centre for Sustainable Soils
  • Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science
  • Energy and Environment
  • Energy Lancaster
  • Environmental Science
  • Pentland Centre
  • Soil Plant and Land Systems