Maureen Berg

Maureen Berg is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Environment and Society and the Ecology, Conservation and Society Research Excellence Group. She holds a PhD in Plant Ecology from the University of Brighton (2009), a MSc (DESS) in Aquatic Ecosystems from the University of Pau (2002), and a BSc in Biology from the University of Bordeaux (2002). She became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2017.

Her research focuses on plant-plant and plant-animal interactions, particularly in dynamic ecosystems like wet grasslands and coastal habitats. Key areas include invasion ecology (e.g., allelopathic effects of non-native species), climate change impacts on plant resilience, and wetland restoration. She has led projects such as 'Conserving Endangered Rhinos in South Africa' and 'Extreme Climate Events and Wetlands.'

Berg emphasizes research-driven teaching, incorporating fieldwork, problem-based learning, and residential trips. She collaborates with organizations like the Adur and Ouse Catchment Partnership and the Biosphere Research & Monitoring Working Group. Her work bridges ecological science with practical conservation, emphasizing experiential learning and community engagement.