Loe Schlicher

Dr. Loe Schlicher is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Game Theory at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research develops mathematical models for security logistics, counterterrorism resource allocation, and defense operations.

Research applies game theory and stochastic optimization to protect critical infrastructure, combat pickpocketing, and optimize police deployment. Collaborations include the Dutch National Police and National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security.

Recent publications focus on dynamic resource allocation against terrorism, crime prevention strategies, and cooperative logistics. Articles feature applications of Stackelberg games and spatial optimization in security contexts.

Awards include the NWO Veni grant, TU/e Best Young Researcher Award (runner-up), and Beta Ph.D. Award. Recognized for innovative applications of operations research in security domains.

Leads PhD projects on homeland security and serves as principal investigator for police-funded research. Work package leader in EU Defense Fund projects (ROLIAC, DISCMAM).

Member of TU/e Young Academy of Engineering and associate editor of Naval Research Logistics.