Prof. Dr. Uta Berger

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Uta Berger

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Chair of Forest Biometrics and Systems Analysis

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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.

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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

56 Entries

2024

How root-grafted trees form networks: Modeling network dynamics with pyNETWimmler, M. & Berger, U., Dec 2024, In: Ecological modelling. 498, 110916Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Are Thai mangrove managers aware of the potential threat posed by sea level rise?Sritakae, A., Pranchai, A., Berger, U. & Jenke, M., 1 Oct 2024, In: Ocean and Coastal Management. 256, 107298Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Beyond guides, protocols and acronyms: Adoption of good modelling practices depends on challenging academia's status quo in ecologyMicheletti, T., Wimmler, M., Berger, U., Grimm, V. & McIntire, E. J., Oct 2024, In: Ecological modelling. 496, 110829Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Theory for and from agent-based modelling: Insights from a virtual special issue and a visionGrimm, V., Berger, U., Meyer, M. & Lorscheid, I., Jul 2024, In: Environmental Modelling and Software. 178, 106088Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Towards reusable building blocks for agent-based modelling and theory developmentBerger, U., Bell, A., Barton, C. M., Chappin, E., Dreßler, G., Filatova, T., Fronville, T. & 14 others, Apr 2024, In: Environmental modelling & software. 175, 106003Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Global potential distribution of mangroves: Taking into account salt marsh interactions along latitudinal gradientsCui, L., DeAngelis, D. L., Berger, U., Cao, M., Zhang, Y., Zhang, X. & Jiang, J., Feb 2024, In: Journal of environmental management. 351, 119892Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
pyMANGA: A modular, open and extendable software platform for modeling of forest and vegetation dynamicsWimmler, M., Bathmann, J., Vollhüter, J. & Berger, U., Feb 2024, In: Environmental modelling & software. 174, 105973Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
Modelling hydraulic plasticity of mangroves: Bulletin of Marine SciencePeters, R., Wimmler, M. & Berger, U., 2024, In: bmsElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article

2023

Driving forces of Antarctic krill abundanceRyabov, A., Berger, U., Blasius, B. & Meyer, B., Dec 2023, In: Science advances. 9, 50, eadh4584Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
The impact of salps (Salpa thompsoni) on the Antarctic krill population (Euphausia superba): an individual-based modelling studyPietzsch, B. W., Schmidt, A., Groeneveld, J., Bahlburg, D., Meyer, B. & Berger, U., Dec 2023, In: Ecological Processes. 12, 1, 50Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article

Conference contributions and other

14 Entries

2017

The hidden hands of trees: Root networks towards a safe hydraulic architectureVovides, A. G., Zwanzig, M. & Berger, U., 2017Research output: Contribution to conferences > Poster
Towards a simulation of root grafted tree networksZwanzig, M., Vovides, A. G. & Berger, U., 2017Research output: Contribution to conferences > Poster

2013

Do canopy disturbances drive forest plantations into more natural conditions? - A case study Can Gio Biospehre Reserve, Viet NamSaint-Paul, U., Walther, D., Triet, T., Fontalvo Herazo, M. L., Kautz, M., Vogt, J., Diele, K. & 1 others, 2013, 10 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Other contribution > Other

2012

Challenges Presented by Climate Change in the Andean Region: Land Use Cover Change and Adaptive Response of Small FarmersLindner, A., Vidal Merino, M., Jost, F. P., Amos, G., Medina, F., Pretzsch, J. & Berger, U., 2012, p. 466-466, 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conferences > Abstract