Margarita Bego graduated in 1990 from the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology at the University of Zagreb, where she also obtained her doctorate in 2015. Her professional and scientific research work is focused on studying the properties of wood and wooden structures, the use of wood in conservation and restoration, and the possibilities of its reuse.

She obtained a diploma from the Bavarian Chamber of Crafts for working with wood and transferring expertise as a multiplier and was the only woman from Croatia to complete this program. Throughout her professional career, she has participated in numerous professional and scientific seminars and conferences and publishes scientific articles in the field of wood research and its applications.

She is employed at the University of Dubrovnik, where she has received the University of Dubrovnik award twice for her work with students. She is currently leading the research project BIOTRAG – Stories from Water and Fire, within which she and her colleagues are investigating the properties of wood exposed to fire, as well as driftwood from the sea and rivers with the aim of its reuse.

She also participates in European projects focused on the sustainable use of natural resources, circular economy, and the research and development of new biocomposite materials.