M.w. Van Rooyen
Extra-ordinary Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Pretoria
South Africa
Biography
She is a Extraordinary Professor in Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Pretoria,SA. She is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. She is the member of many international affiliations. She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities.
Research Interest
Prof van Rooyen’s primary research interests lie in population biology and vegetation dynamics. The main aim of the research is to gain an understanding of ecosystem dynamics and to use this understanding to develop strategies to conserve, manage, use sustainably or restore ecosystems. Geographically the focus of the studies are in Namaqualand (Northern Cape), Kalahari, Maputaland (Northern KwaZulu-Natal) and Namibia.