Fifth Edition of the International Women in Mathematics Day 2025

Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Virtual and In-person at Marie Curie Amphitheatre, SUAD Campus
Open to Public
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Every year on 12th May, the Committee of Women in Mathematics (CWM) celebrates Women in Mathematics Day, which is a delightful occasion. The day is celebrated globally with the aim of inspiring women to recognize and commemorate their accomplishments in the field of mathematics. The ultimate goal is to promote an environment that is open, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone. This special day is dedicated to honoring Maryam Mirzakhani, who was born on 12th May 1977 and became the first woman to receive the Fields Medal, the highest recognition in mathematics.

The conference will feature distinguished female mathematicians presenting cutting-edge research in fields such as discrete geometry, combinatorics, high-dimensional probability, and AI applications. Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities designed to empower the next generation of mathematicians. Under Dr. Tarsissi’s leadership, this event will highlight the vital role of women in advancing mathematical sciences while addressing challenges and opportunities in the field, making it a landmark occasion for celebrating excellence and diversity in mathematics.

Dr Lama Tarsissi, Associate Professor- Mathematics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and CWM Ambassador in Lebanon and in the UAE, is organizing the fifth edition of International Women in Mathematics Day 2025

About the speakers

Dr Lama
Dr Lama Tarsissi is an Associate Professor in Mathematics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, and a member of the project Sorbonne Center for Artificial Intelligence -SCAI. She is an Associate Researcher in Computer Sciences at the University of Gustave Eiffel Paris-France. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from the university of Savoie Mont Blanc in France. In 2017, she became the ambassador of the Committee of Women in Mathematics (CWM) for Lebanon. Since her arrival to UAE, she also became the ambassador for UAE to this committee. Starting January 2024, she is a member of the Middle East Research Commission at the Francophonie University Agency- AUF. Her research interests include discrete geometry, combinatorics on words, dynamic systems, discrete convexity, polyominoes, discrete lines, algorithms, AI applications and hypergraphs.
Lisa
Lisa Brashear is a university lecturer, researcher, and consultant with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and applied business, educational, and sustainable operations. She uses quantitative analysis and practical research to drive immediate improvements in outcomes across education, operations, and community development. Alongside her academic career, she has led consulting projects in financial modeling, operational optimization, and sustainable development initiatives.
Dr Marwa
Dr Marwa Banna is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at NYU Abu Dhabi, specialized in high-dimensional probability theory, focusing on random matrices and free probability theory. Between 2016 and 2020, she was a postdoctoral researcher at Saarland University within the free probability research group of Roland Speicher. Prior to that, she was a CNRS postdoctoral researcher at Télécom ParisTech hosted by Walid Hachem. In September 2015, she obtained her Ph.D. degree from Université Paris-Est, supervised by Florence Merlevèdeand Emmanuel Rio.
Her research, featured in high-level peer-reviewed mathematical journals, demonstrates her expertise and contributions to the field. Additionally, she serves as an associate editor for the journal “Mathematical Physics, Analysis, and Geometry”. She has been invited as a speaker to numerous international conferences and recently organized a conference on “Quantum Information Theory and Free Probability” at NYUAD in January 2024, illustrating her commitment to advancing mathematical research both locally and globally.”

Dr Guilia
Dr Giulia De Masi is an Associate Professor Department of Sciences and Engineering of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. After earning her PhD in Complex Networks at the University of Rome La Sapienza and the University of L’Aquila in 2007, she led R&D projects at the Snamprogetti’s Center of Excellence and at the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi. Giulia has held visiting researcher positions at ATR Laboratories (Japan), City University London (UK), and Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (Italy). , bringing 20 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Computational Modeling from both Academia and Industry, with numerous applications to Science and Engineering. She received international recognition for her contribution like WIE Propel Laureate by IEEE (2022), UAE Ambassador for Women in Data Science, an initiative by Stanford University (2018).
Ghada Alobaidi
Dr Ghada Alobaidi is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the American University of Sharjah. She completed her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at the Western University in London, Ontario, Canada in June 2001. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Education with distinction in the Intermediate/Senior division from Western University in Mathematics and Computer Science in June 1996. Before joining AUS, Ghada Alobaidi taught mathematics at various post-secondary institutions such as Trent University, Peterborough, Canada and the University of Regina, Regina, Canada. Her research interests include ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, fluid mechanics, option pricing models and mathematics education.
Aysha Nihidha
Aysha Nihidha is a PhD student researching nonlinear partial differential equations, focusing on the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLSE) and its applications in plasma physics and wave dynamics. Their work explores energy distribution, recurrence phenomena, and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves in astrophysical environments. They are particularly interested in the interplay between statistical mechanics and nonlinear wave behavior in complex systems.
Mireille Hantouche
Mireille Hantouche earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where she conducted her research on uncertainty quantification under the supervision of Professor Omar Knio. She then pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates, where, among other projects, she led the data team on a maternal and infant health surveillance system. The project was supported by the Early Childhood Authority and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, aimed at reducing infant mortality through proactive monitoring and analysis.

Currently, she is a consultant data scientist with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), where she contributes to regional development through data-driven policy design and innovative analytics. As part of her work, she is actively involved in designing and deploying large language models (LLMs) to enhance data accessibility, automate knowledge extraction from complex reports, and support member states with intelligent, context-aware tools for sustainable development planning.

In addition, she serves as a subject matter expert in big data analytics and data science at PwC Academy Middle East, where she empowers professionals and organizations to harness the value of data for strategic decision-making.

Dr. Yusra Abdulrahman
Dr. Yusra Abdulrahman is an assistant professor and an accomplished educator and researcher with a dual affiliation in Aerospace Engineering and the Department of Management Science and Engineering. She is deeply committed to advancing the aerospace industry through cutting-edge research and strategic collaboration. Dr. Abdulrahman’s academic journey began with a BSc degree with honors from the University of Arizona in the United States. She then pursued her MSc and Ph.D. degrees through the prestigious collaborative program between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, UAE.
Dr. Hebatallah Al Sakaji
Dr. Hebatallah Al Sakaji earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in November 2020. She joined the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UAEU as a visiting faculty member in January 2021 and was appointed as an Instructor in August 2022. Dr. Al Sakaji has authored or co-authored over 25 papers published in international peer-reviewed journals, holds an h-index of 13, and has contributed to more than 35 conferences. Her research spans various topics in mathematical biology and stability analysis, with a particular emphasis on stochastic delay differential equations and their applications in ecology and epidemiology. She has received several notable accolades, including the Best Talk Award Certificate at the Yarmouk Conference on Differential Equations: Analysis, Modeling, and Numerical Computations. Additionally, she has actively participated in numerous collaborative research projects funded by UAEU.

Prof.Fatma Taher
Prof.Fatma Taher is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer and Applied Technology in the College of Technological Innovation at Zayed University. She also serves as the Assistant Dean for Research and Outreach and holds the position of CEO of Happiness and Wellbeing at Zayed University, Dubai, UAE. Her research interests are in the areas of signal and image processing, artificial intelligent, medical image analysis, especially in detecting of the cancerous cells, kidney transplant, autism and Cerebrovascular Segmentation from MRA Images. In addition to that, remote sensing and satellite images research. She received her PhD from Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, UAE, in 2014. So that she is the first UAE local that graduated with PhD in Engineering inside the UAE, and Khalifa University considered as the first University to grant PhD degrees in computer engineering. Prof. Fatma Taher has published more than 200 papers in international Journals and conferences. She served as a member of the steering, organizing and technical program committees of many international conferences, and has served on many editorial and reviewing boards of international journals and conferences.

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