Experts directory

Dr U van den Berg

College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
School of Ecological and Human Sustainability
Department: Environmental Sciences
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 011 471 3093
E-mail: vdberu@unisa.ac.za

Expertise

  • Content analysis on environmental matters
  • Environmental research

Qualifications

  • PhD Environmental Management 

Fields of academic interests

  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Green Supply Chain Management
  • Research methodology for Honours students.
  • Research in Environmental Management

Field of Specialisation

  • Qualitative research and Systematic literature review

Journal articles

  • Van den Berg, U., Labuschagne, J-P. & Van den Berg, H. (2013). ‘The effects of greening the supplier and innovation on environmental performance and competitive advantage’, Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 7(1), Art. #121, 7 pages.
  • Van den Berg, U., & Mearns, M. (2023). A comparative knowledge map of priority environmental issues and doctoral research in South Africa, South African Geographical Journal, DOI: 10.1080/03736245.2023.2174174
  • Van den Berg, U., & Mearns, M. (2023). Trends, Focus Areas and Research Gaps of Doctoral Degrees in Environmental Studies Departments at South African Universities: 1998-2017. Southern African Journal of Environmental Education, 41(1)

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Society of South African Geographers (SSAG)
  • International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIASA)
  • Awards: Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Excellence award in student success and retention