Biography
Prof. Mokhtar Kirane is a distinguished mathematician with an exceptional academic journey spanning multiple prestigious international institutions. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to mathematics, particularly in the fields of Partial Differential Equations, Fractional Calculus, Inverse Problems, Image Processing, and Biomathematics.
He has published 201 papers in top-ranked international journals, supervised 20 PhD students who are now employed globally, and received international recognition for his groundbreaking research.
Key Achievements
- Published 184 papers in top-ranked international journals
- Supervised 20 PhD students successfully employed globally
- FDA Achievement Award (2018)
- Riesz Award for High Achievement in Fractional Calculus (2020)
- Editor-in-Chief of multiple international mathematical journals
Education
- Habilitation, University Jules Verne (Amiens, France), 2000
- Doctorat es Sciences Mathématiques, University of Annaba (Algeria), 1990
- PhD, Mathematics, Paris University (France), 1983
- MSc, Mathematics, Nice University (France), 1981
- BSc, Mathematics, Annaba University (Algeria), 1980
Professional Experience
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Professor of Mathematics
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE (August 2020 - Present)
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Professor (First Class)
La Rochelle University, France (2001 - 2020)
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Associate Professor
University of Picardie, France (1994 - 2001)
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Postdoctoral Researcher
- Istituto per le Applicazione del Calcolo, CNR, Roma (1987-1988)
- International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (1992-1994) -
Assistant and Associate Professor
Institute of Mathematics, University of Annaba, Algeria (1988 - 1992)
Research
Current Research Project
Nonlinear Schrodinger Equations of Higher Order
Notable Research Activities
- Initiated and coordinated INTAS Project No 96-0915
- Collaborated with Qatar Foundation
- Multiple international research projects with universities worldwide
Research Interests
- Partial Differential Equations
- Fractional Calculus
- Inverse Problems
- Image Processing
- Biomathematics
Recent Publications
Scalar and vector electromagnetic solitary waves in nonlinear hyperbolic media
M Kirane, S Stalin
Chaos, Solitons & Fractals 179, 114403 (2024)
Inverse problem for a time‐fractional differential equation with time‐and space‐integral conditions
M Kirane, A Lopushansky, H Lopushanska
Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences 46 (15), 16381-16393 (2023)
Liouville-type results for elliptic equations with advection and potential terms on the Heisenberg group
M Jleli, M Kirane, B Samet
Discrete Contin. Dyn. Syst. Ser. S 16, 2141-2156
Editorial Roles
Editor-in-Chief
- Fractional Differential Calculus
Editorial Board
- Fractional Differential Calculus and Applied Analysis
- Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences
- Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics
- Mathematics (MDPI)
- Fractal and Fractional (MDPI)
Honors and Awards
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Riesz Award for High Achievement in Fractional Calculus
2020 - Recognized for outstanding contributions to the field
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FDA Achievement Award
2018 - Distinguished research impact in applied mathematics
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Distinguished Researcher Fellowship
Repeated recognition for consistent research excellence
Conference Presentations
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International Conference on Applied Mathematics
Keynote Speaker - "Advances in Fractional Calculus" (2022)
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World Congress of Mathematicians
Invited Speaker - Partial Differential Equations Symposium (2019)
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European Mathematical Society Conference
Plenary Talk on Nonlinear Mathematical Models (2021)
Contact Information
Professional Address
Department of Mathematics
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
mokhtar.kirane@ku.ac.ae