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Ali Ansari

@aliansari1

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Applied mathematician bridging numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, and computational modeling.

Kuwait

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a research-forward role where I can advance applied mathematics and computational modeling while mentoring doctoral researchers and supporting curriculum and accreditation quality.

I’m an applied mathematician whose research bridges numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, and computational modeling—evolving from “singular perturbations” to “stochastic dynamics, fractional systems, and AI-assisted simulation.” With “more than three decades of academic and administrative experience,” I’ve led interdisciplinary projects connecting mathematics with engineering and biomedical applications.

I currently serve as “Teaching Professor of Applied Mathematics (April 2012 to present)” and have supervised and examined doctoral research in applied mathematics. I also contribute to institutional impact through leadership in accreditation, curriculum design, and research capacity building—backed by “around 135 publications,” multiple grants at GUST, and recognition such as serving as “Academic Editor” for PLOS One (Dec 2023 to present).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Academic Editor (PLOS ONE)

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PLOS ONE

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Serves as Academic Editor for PLOS ONE (Dec 2023–present), supporting peer review and editorial workflows.

Peer Review Reviewer Coordination Scientific Publishing

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Teaching Professor of Applied Math

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Gulf University for Science & Technology

Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 11 months)

Published around 135 works (including 81 Scopus journal articles) with citations of 1,283 (Scopus) and 1,841 (Google Scholar), advancing research across numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, and stochastic/fractional dynamics. Teaches Calculus 1–3, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical analysis, and supervises doctoral research in applied mathematics.

Singular Perturbations Shishkin Meshes Stochastic Dynamics Fractional Systems Fluid Dynamics Matlab

Head of Accreditation and QA

Gulf University for Science & Technology

Nov 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Served as Head of Accreditation and Quality Assurance, managing university-wide programmatic and institutional accreditation activities. Project-managed successful QAA UK International Quality Review accreditation for 5 years, centralized accreditation data to enable one-click reporting, and supported benchmarking for QS and THE rankings.

Accreditation Management Quality Assurance Project Management Data Governance Benchmarking Stakeholder Management

Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Gulf University for Science & Technology

Sep 2010 - Mar 2020 (9 years 6 months)

Led the College of Arts & Sciences (computer science and natural sciences), implementing an accredited curriculum and moving learning toward a more research-based environment. Hired 50+ faculty, organized 6 international conferences, increased research output by 400%, and drove research grant totals averaging USD 350,000/year from KFAS.

Higher Education Leadership Curriculum Design Accreditation Leadership Faculty Hiring Research Management Program Development Stakeholder Management International Conference Organization Quality Improvement

Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs

Gulf University for Science & Technology

Dec 2018 - Sep 2019 (9 months)

Held the office of Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs for 10 months with full responsibility for the academic affairs portfolio.

Academic Governance Higher Education Leadership Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Process Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cornell University

Graduate Diploma in Management, Management

2003 - 2004

Graduate Diploma in Management from Cornell University (2003–2004).

University of Limerick

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Numerical Analysis

1998 - 2001

Ph.D. in Numerical Analysis from the University of Limerick (1998–2001). Thesis: On the use of Shishkin meshes to obtain parameter robust numerical solutions of singularly perturbed differential equations; advisor Dr. Alan Hegarty.

University of Limerick

Master of Science (M.S.), Mathematics of Fluid Mechanics

1991 - 1993

M.S. in Applied Mathematics (Mathematics of Fluid Mechanics) from the University of Limerick (1991–1993). Thesis: A Study of the effects of changing the shape of the eastern boundary on the thermocline equations; advisor Professor Frank Hodnett.