Prof. Dr. Uta Berger
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Uta Berger
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Chair of Forest Biometrics and Systems Analysis
Chair of Forest Biometrics and Systems Analysis
Visiting address:
Hauptgebäude (Altbau), 1. Floor, Room 23 Pienner Straße 8
01737 Tharandt
Postfach 1117
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Research Interests
My research focuses on a mechanistic understanding of the functioning of ecological systems and the mutual connection of the latter to the diversity of species and their traits. I am specifically interested in
- the link between species adaptations, organismic interactions and long term patterns in biodiversity,
- restoration ecology with a particular focus on degraded forest systems as well as
- concepts of biodiversity conservation under changing environmental conditions.
Take a look at the current research projects and the model gallery
Abridged CV
Since 2021 | Professor for Forest Biometrics and Systems Analysis (W3), Technische Universität Dresden |
Since 2019 | Member of the Scientific Advisory board of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research Berlin |
Since 2017 |
Member of iDiv, a research centre of the DFG – German Research Foundation (DFG) |
Since 2016 |
Fachkollegiat (FK 207) German Research Foundation (DFG) |
Since 2016 |
Member of the Advisory Board of the Dresden Transport Museum |
Since 2013 | Scientific head of the UNEP/UNESCO Centre For International Postgraduate Studies Of Environmental Management (CIPSEM) |
2015 – 2019 | Member of the University Council (Hochschulrat) of the Technische Universität Dresden |
2009 – 2018 | Director of the Institute for Forest Growth and Forest Computer Sciences, Technische Universität Dresden |
2007 – 2021 | Professor for Forest Biometrics and Systems Analysis (W2), Technische Universität Dresden |
2013 – 2016 | Spokeswoman of the Department Of Forest Science, Technische Universität Dresden |
2004 – 2007 | Privatdozent, University of Bremen |
2004 | Habilitation (Title: “Pattern-oriented modelling to analyse neighbourhood processes in mangrove forests”), venia legendi: Theoretical Ecology, University of Bremen |
2000 – 2002 | Coordinator of the MADAM Lab at the Universidade Federal do Pará Belém, Brasilien |
1996 – 2007 | Senior scientist at the Centre for Tropical Marine Ecology in Bremen |
1993 – 1996 | Post Doc, Institute of Ecology, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena |
1992 | Dissertation in Physico-Chemistry at the Friedrich-Schiller-University in Jena |
1993 – 1996 | Staff scientist, Institute of Physico-Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena |
1987 | Diploma (Dipl.-Ing.) in Electronic Engineering, Technische Universität Dresden |
Publications
Peer-reviewed paper
2020
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Primary Steps in Analyzing Data: Tasks and Tools for a Systematic Data Exploration , 2020, Forest-Water Interactions. Springer, Cham, (Ecological Studies; vol. 240)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
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The interplay between vegetation and water in mangroves: new perspectives for mangrove stand modelling and ecological research , 2020, In: Wetlands Ecology and Management. 28, 4, p. 697-712, 16 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2019
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Mobile Compensatory Mutations Promote Plasmid Survival , 2019, In: MSystems. 4, 1, e00186-18Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2018
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A new mechanistic theory of self-thinning: Adaptive behaviour of plants explains the shape and slope of self-thinning trajectories , Dec 2018, In: Ecological modelling. 390, p. 1-9Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Key ecological research questions for Central European forests , Nov 2018, In: Basic and applied ecology. 32, p. 3-25Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Spatial explicit distribution of individual fine root biomass of Rhizophora mangle L. (Red Mangrove) in South Florida , Oct 2018, In: Wetlands ecology and management. 26, 5, p. 775-788Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2017
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Self-organized spatial structures of locust groups emerging from local interaction , Oct 2017, In: Ecological modelling. 361, p. 26-40Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Conjugative plasmids enable the maintenance of low cost non-transmissible plasmids , May 2017, In: Plasmid. p. 96-104, 9 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Aligning Socio-economic Field Laboratories and Agent Based Models assessing local climate change adaptation measures of Andean farmers , 2017, In: Journal of Forest and Landscape Research. 1Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2016
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Machine learning meets individual-based modelling: Self-organising feature maps for the analysis of below-ground competition among plants , Apr 2016, In: Ecological Modelling. 326, p. 142-151Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Conference contributions and other
2024
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Enhancing reforestation success through scale-adapted spatiotemporal coordination of natural and artificial regeneration: insights from simulation experiments with the iLand model , 12 Sep 2024Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
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pyMANGA: Harnessing the Power of Modularity and Reusability for Robust Ecological Modeling , 11 Sep 2024Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
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Natural Root Grafting: A Vector for Hydraulic Redistribution? , 10 Sep 2024Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
2023
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Are root grafts cooperative traits for mangroves to cope with water stress? , Dec 2023Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
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Sind Wurzelverwachsungen ein Hinweis auf Kooperation zwischen Mangroven bei der Bewältigung von Wasserstress? , 11 Sep 2023Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
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Developing a Benchmarking Framework for a Ready-to-Use RBB Library for Forest Ecology: pyMANGA , Sep 2023Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
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Are root grafts cooperative traits for mangrovesto cope with water stress?: Understanding Root Grafting and Water Exchange in Mangrove Trees , Jul 2023Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
2022
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Stepwise reduction of model complexity: Block-specific benchmarks are the key to effective and reliable testing of complex simulation models that consist of conceptually differing building blocks , 6 Jul 2022Research output: Contribution to conferences > Presentation slides
2020
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Roots of Cooperation: Can Root Graft Networks Benefit Trees Under Stress? , 1 Dec 2020Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Other contribution > Other
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Self-organisation and persistence of antibiotic resistance in evolving plasmid communities , 15 Sep 2020Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Other contribution > Other