About
Sofia Midauar Gondim Rocha is a PhD researcher and Lecturer at Lancaster University's Lancaster Environment Centre. Her work focuses on the environmental impacts of floating solar panels on freshwater systems using hydrodynamic and water quality models like Delft3D and CE-QUAL-W2.
Key research areas include:
- Lake and reservoir modeling
- Hydrodynamic and water quality analysis
- Climate change adaptation
- Water resources management
- Techno-ecological synergies in renewable energy
2024 publications highlight her contributions to understanding floating solar photovoltaics' interactions with freshwater ecosystems. These studies span global lake assessments, decarbonization potential, and coverage analysis, emphasizing environmental sustainability and energy-water nexus.
Previous industry experience as a Civil Engineer in drainage systems, water infrastructure, and dam projects informs her applied research approach.
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