Dr. Sandra Eckert

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Biography

Dr. Sandra Eckert is a lecturer and research associate at the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern. Her professional research focus is on remote sensing and spatial data analysis, particularly in understanding coupled human-environmental systems. She has specific thematic interests that include spatial monitoring and assessment of invasive plant species, land use intensification, and land degradation, emphasizing the loss of natural habitats. Methodologically, she specializes in advanced multi-temporal image processing and classification analysis techniques that facilitate the processing of big data. Dr. Eckert has participated in various projects, such as R4D – Woody Weeds, which aims to assess and mitigate the impacts of woody invasive plant species in Eastern Africa. She has extensive field experience across several countries, including Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Egypt, Lebanon, and Argentina.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer / Research Associate

— Present

Institute of Geography, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Engaged in lecturing and research activities focusing on land systems and sustainable land management.

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).