Sander is an intersectoral mobility PhD student at the Estonian Environment Agency. His research in cooperation with University of Tartu focuses on using remote sensing to support the mapping and condition assessment of forest habitats that are characteristic to Estonia’s biogeographical region, have limited distribution or are at risk of disappearing. He holds a MSc in Geography from the University of Tartu. His broader research interests include detecting spatial patterns, investigating their underlying drivers and understanding why they form.