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Alona Armstrong is a Professor of Energy & Environmental Sciences and Director of Energy Lancaster at Lancaster University. She holds an academic position within the Lancaster Environment Centre, focusing on the environmental implications of low-carbon energy transitions. Her work integrates ecosystem science with renewable energy infrastructure development to maximize ecological co-benefits.
Affiliations:
- Energy and Environment
- Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science
- Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business
- Energy Lancaster
- Soil Plant and Land Systems
Research Interests: Professor Armstrong’s research addresses how renewable energy projects like solar parks and wind farms impact local ecosystems. She emphasizes collaborative approaches with industry and policymakers to align energy goals with environmental stewardship. Key areas include soil carbon dynamics, biodiversity preservation in solar farms, and floating photovoltaics’ effects on water systems.
Recent Article Trends: Her publications focus on solar energy’s ecological impacts, soil carbon management, and policy frameworks for sustainable energy deployment. Recent work highlights synergies between renewable energy and ecosystem services, emphasizing practical solutions for land-use challenges.
Grants & Projects:
- Energy Revolution Research Consortium (EPSRC-funded)
- Strategically-integrated Renewable Energy Systems (NERC Fellowship)
- Solar Park Ecosystem Services Decision Tool (NERC Follow-on Project)
Advising: Supervises 7 postgraduate students researching topics like solar park ecology and floating photovoltaic systems. Collaborates with teams like the Soil Plant and Land Systems group.
Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams at Energy Lancaster and the Lancaster Environment Centre, fostering innovation in sustainable energy systems and environmental policy.
