His research interest lies in Applied Geomorphology and in geomorphic processes, with a special interest in rehabilitation and the prevention and management of land degradation. Prof Beckedahl is an established researcher with more than 65 publications to his name, including 3 books. He has supervised in excess of 45 Masters and more than 15 PhD students to completion, four of whom were registered at highly respected universities in Germany. He has served (and continues to serve) on several national and international committees relevant to his field of interest.