Dr. Gisela Bichler

Exploring the interplay between the environment and offending behavior, a major focus of Dr. Bichler's research investigates how social networks shape crime opportunities, and how this information can be harnessed to prevent crime, disrupt illicit markets, and resolve community crime problems. This practical approach to research is reflected in ongoing applied and interdisciplinary research examining human trafficking and drug smuggling, using network analytics, machine learning, and agent-based modeling.