Ulrike-Gabriele Berninger

Ulrike-Gabriele Berninger is a Professor at the University of Salzburg, specializing in biodiversity and environmental science. She leads and co-leads critical research projects such as Pathologie des Lipödems and AlpLake-Change, focusing on high-alpine lake ecosystems and climate change impacts. Her work spans both terrestrial and aquatic systems in the Alps.

Her research interests center on ecological monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and climate change effects on sensitive alpine environments. She contributes to transdisciplinary projects integrating natural sciences with public policy and education, as seen in her participation in the City Nature Challenge 2024 and the Lange Nacht der Forschung event.

Berninger's publications highlight her expertise in long-term ecosystem monitoring and alpine biodiversity. She collaborates extensively with researchers like Stephen Wickham and Johannes Petermann on projects tied to the Hohe Tauern National Park. Her activities include peer review, public science communication, and educational initiatives.