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
2014
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Morphological plasticity in mangrove trees: salinity-related changes in the allometry of Avicennia germinans , Oct 2014, In: Trees. 28, 5, p. 1413-1425, 13 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Changes in allometric relations of mangrove trees due to resource availability – A new mechanistic modelling approach , Jul 2014, In: Ecological modelling. 283, p. 53-61Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2013
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Low relative growth rates predict future mortality of common beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) , 2013, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 302, p. 372-378, 7 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2012
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Differences between symmetric and asymmetric facilitation matter: exploring the interplay between modes of positive and negative plant interactions , 2012, In: Journal of Ecology. 11Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2011
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Biodiversität und Klimawandel - Globale Konventionen aus lokaler Sicht , 2011, In: AFZ, der Wald : allgemeine Forst-Zeitschrift für Waldwirtschaft und Umweltvorsorge. 66, 11, p. 6-7, 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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The Influence of Agroforestry and Other Land-Use Types on the Persistence of a Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) Population: An Individual-Based Model Approach , 2011, In: Environmental management : an international journal for decision makers, scientists, and environmental auditors. 48, p. 276-288, 13 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2009
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Tropical deforestation Affects Long Term Persistence of Sumatran Tiger: A Modelling Study: Biophysical and Socio-economic Frame Conditions for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources , 2009, Book of Abstracts. TIELKES, E. (ed.). HamburgResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
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