Committees

Alona ARMSTRONG
‍Professor in Energy & Environmental Sciences | Director of Energy Lancaster at Lancaster University
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 can be delivered while maximising environmental co-benefits. My work takes asolutions-focused perspective, recognising the need for decarbonisation alongside responsible land use. Collaboration with stakeholders across sectorsis 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.

Mihai COROI
Technical Director (Renewables) at The Biodiversity Consultancy 
As aTechnical Director in the Renewables team at The Biodiversity Consultancy, Mihai provides technical leadership, training, project oversight, and advice toclients and colleagues to ensure biodiversity risks are managed appropriately.He previously worked at Mott MacDonald where he led the internationalbiodiversity team and worked in more than 40 countries across Europe, Asia,Africa and Latin America. Mihai coordinated or contributed to many biodiversity studies and plans, impact assessments and due diligence in most sectors, with renewable energy being predominant. Early in his career, Mihai obtained a PhDin Botany and conducted botanical research in Romania and Ireland.

Sandra DULLAU
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Josh ENNEN
‍Senior Scientist & Solar Program Lead at Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI)
Josh Ennen is a Senior Scientist supporting REWI’s work in developing science, tools, and strategies for wind and solarsiting and operations that minimize impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitats.Josh implements the goals of the solar-wildlife program. He is a wildlife biologist with expertise in the impact of renewable energy on wildlife. Joshhas a background in environmental consulting, has had various roles at several academic institutes, and has worked as a researcher at USGS. As a researcher, Joshhas published over 70 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.‍

Raphael GROS
‍University Professor at Aix Marseille University / Mediterranean Institute of Biodiversity and Marine and Continental Ecology
Raphaël Gros is a Professor at Aix-MarseilleUniversity specializing in soil ecology and ecosystem restoration. His research examines the vulnerability and resilience of soil biodiversity and plant–soil interactions under climate change and anthropogenic pressures.

Rebecca HERNANDEZ
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Miguel MASCARENHAS
Biodiversity specialist and managing partner at Bioinsight & Ecoa (BE), an environmental consultancy based in Portugal.
His work focuses on biodiversity and ecological assessment within Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes, with extensive experience evaluating the effects of infrastructure projects on ecological systems. Throughout his career, Miguel has contributed to impact assessments for a wide range of developments, including power lines, roads, airports, and large-scale energy projects. His primary area of expertise is renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power, where he has supported projects at both national and international levels, applying best practices and aligning projects with regulatory requirements and international performance standards. In recent years, his work has increasingly focused on advancing impact assessment approaches that go beyond the traditional focus on impact avoidance and mitigation, integrating strategies aimed at achieving biodiversity net gain and nature-positive outcomes. This perspective seeks to identify opportunities for projects not only to minimize negative impacts but also to actively contribute to the enhancement of biodiversity. 

Eric NORDBERG
Associate Professor in Applied Ecology & Landscape Management
‍Eric Nordberg is an Associate Professor of Applied Ecology and Landscape Management at the University of New England, Australia. His research focuses on conservoltaic/ecovoltaic systems-designing solar farms to enhance biodiversity and wildlife habitat. He investigates how photovoltaic infrastructure influences microclimates, habitat structure, and resource availability for native     fauna. His work identifies practical management interventions, including vegetation retention, habitat augmentation, and strategic refuge creation, that improve habitat suitability beneath and around solar panels. By understanding wildlife community responses to renewable energy development, Eric develops evidence-based best-practices for creating multifunctional landscapes where solar energy production and wildlife conservation coexist.

Ágnes TAKÁCS
Project Development Supervisorat SolServices
Ágnes has more than 15 years of experience as a natural resource manager, combining expertise in renewable energy, resource geology, and organic farming across academic, public, and private sectors. She has played a key role in the development of more than 1 GW of solar capacity in Hungary, with a focus on integrating environmental andbiodiversity considerations into project design and long-term operation. She led the development of the company’s nature-inclusive solar program and is the professional editor and co-author of the guideline “Professional Guideline forthe Development of New Generation Solar Parks.”

Hamza ZINE
Assistant Professor (non HDR) Revegetation and Phytomanagement of mining wastes at Geology & Sustainable Mining Institute-University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
Hamza ZINE is an Assistant Professor at the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), where he has been engaged inresearch since 2022. His work focuses on the phytomanagement of mining waste using native flora adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Dr. ZINE specializes in ecological restoration of post-mining landscapes, plant selection for revegetation, and the development of sustainable rehabilitation strategies. He leads and actively contributes to research projects on sustainable waste management, ecosystem restoration, and the co-integration of local plant species with photovoltaic systems in dryland contexts.

Camille BARUCH
Head of events and marketing at France renouvelables.
I have been working as an Event Organiser for over 12 years in all sectors of activity; I have specialised in energy, which seems to me to be a topical subject that is relevant over time.

Robin DIXON
Head of Environment at France renouvelables and Chair of the CSB 2026
My role is to reconcile the development of renewable energies (wind, solar and storage) with the preservation of biodiversity and landscapes, ensuring that environmental issues are taken into account in a demanding and proportionate way