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
2024
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How root-grafted trees form networks: Modeling network dynamics with pyNET , Dec 2024, In: Ecological modelling. 498, 110916Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Are Thai mangrove managers aware of the potential threat posed by sea level rise? , 1 Oct 2024, In: Ocean and Coastal Management. 256, 107298Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Beyond guides, protocols and acronyms: Adoption of good modelling practices depends on challenging academia's status quo in ecology , Oct 2024, In: Ecological modelling. 496, 110829Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Theory for and from agent-based modelling: Insights from a virtual special issue and a vision , Jul 2024, In: Environmental Modelling and Software. 178, 106088Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Towards reusable building blocks for agent-based modelling and theory development , Apr 2024, In: Environmental modelling & software. 175, 106003Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Global potential distribution of mangroves: Taking into account salt marsh interactions along latitudinal gradients , Feb 2024, In: Journal of environmental management. 351, 119892Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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pyMANGA: A modular, open and extendable software platform for modeling of forest and vegetation dynamics , Feb 2024, In: Environmental modelling & software. 174, 105973Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Modelling hydraulic plasticity of mangroves: Bulletin of Marine Science , 2024, In: bmsElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2023
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Driving forces of Antarctic krill abundance , Dec 2023, In: Science advances. 9, 50, eadh4584Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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The impact of salps (Salpa thompsoni) on the Antarctic krill population (Euphausia superba): an individual-based modelling study , Dec 2023, In: Ecological Processes. 12, 1, 50Electronic (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