Nasreddine Megrez

Nasreddine Megrez is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences at the Dubai Campus of Heriot Watt University. He holds a MSc and PhD in Applied Mathematics from Toulouse University, France, and a Professional Master in Finance/Economics from the University of Quebec in Outaouais, Canada. His teaching roles include coordinating Year 4 programs and previously directing the MSc IT for Business program. His research focuses on Partial Differential Equations, PDEs in network analysis, Actuarial Sciences, and Mathematical Finance, with notable work on credit card fraud detection algorithms and Bayesian network methodologies.

Key research contributions include applying PDE methods to network analysis and developing statistical models for dependence in financial data. He has taught extensively across North American systems at institutions like the University of Alberta and Alfaisal University (MIT-affiliated programs). Administrative experience includes Chair of Mathematics at Alfaisal University and Director roles at Heriot Watt. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to financial inclusion and crime prevention through innovations in fraud detection systems.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. He is currently accepting PhD students for 2024, focusing on statistical data science and actuarial applications. His research network spans collaborations in mathematical finance, computational biology, and cybersecurity, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex analytical problems.