Ali Raad

Ali Raad is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG), serving since 2024. His research focuses on C*-algebras and related areas such as functional analysis and noncommutative geometry.

• PhD in Pure Mathematics (University of Glasgow, 2017–2021)
• Postdoctoral Fellow at KU Leuven (2021–2024)
• MSc in Pure Mathematics (University of Cambridge, 2015–2016)
• BSc Hons in Pure Mathematics (University of Edinburgh, 2012–2015)

His current research emphasizes the classification of C*-algebras via Cartan subalgebras, a topic highlighted in his recent conference proceeding accepted by the FMI Spring Science Session 2025. He has secured a EUR 1000 grant from AUBG to attend the BIRS Workshop on Cartan Subalgebras and Topological Full Groups in Banff, Canada.

• Recipient of the Golden Crayon award for best teaching assistant in the Master of Mathematics program at KU Leuven (2023–2024).

Professional profiles include ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8429-6272), arXiv (https://arxiv.org/a/0000-0001-8429-6272), and ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali-Raad-2).