Quantitative Models for a safer Society
Funded by the Knowledge Centre Surveillance and Protection, a partnership between the Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security, the Public Prosecution Office, the police, and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, 黑料福利网 researchers will develop quantitative models that can help the Dutch national security system.
A research team from the departments of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences (IE&IS) and Mathematics & Computer Science (M&CS) has received funding (for 1 PhD and 1 research assistant) from the Knowledge Centre Surveillance and Protection, to investigate how quantitative methods can improve the Dutch national security system. The project has started in January 2025 and the first feedback session with field partners has taken place last week.
Smarter Surveillance
During the recent feedback session with field partners, PhD candidate Sven de Ronde presented a model that helps generate smart, unpredictable surveillance for police vehicles, making it harder for adversaries to detect patterns.
Efficient Scheduling
Research assistant Robin Verhoef demonstrated how the Royal and Diplomatic Security Service can schedule its personnel more efficiently. By applying mathematical optimization, security staff can be deployed more effectively without compromising safety.
Research Project
The supervision team consists of Loe Schlicher (IE&IS), Marco Slikker (IE&IS) and (M&CS). Their combined expertise in Game Theory and Combinatorial Optimization forms the foundation for practical applications that directly address the needs of the field.
This research can help to improve protecting public figures, preventing disruptions at events, or responding quickly to threats. By working closely with practitioners and applying mathematical insights, this research contributes to a safer Netherlands.