Biography

Abdul-Lateef Haji-Ali is an associate professor in the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. He obtained his PhD in Applied Mathematics in 2016 from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

Selected Publications

  • A.-L. Haji-Ali, H. Hoel, and R. Tempone​, Weak convergence analysis in the particle limit of the McKean–Vlasov equations using stochastic flows of particle systems, The IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics (2025).​​ DOI: 10.1093/imamat/hxaf015.
  • M. B. Giles and A.-L. Haji-Ali. Multilevel Path Branching for Digital Options In: Annals of Applied Probability 34.5 (2024), pp. 4836–4862. ISSN: 1050-5164. DOI: 10.1214/24-AAP2083.
  • M. B. Giles and A.-L. Haji-Ali. Multilevel Nested Simulation for Efficient Risk Estimation. In: SIAM/ASA Journal on Uncertainty Quantification 7.2 (Jan. 2019), pp. 497–525. ISSN: 2166-2525. DOI: 10.1137/18m1173186.

Research Interests

Abdul-Lateef's research interests include Uncertainty Quantification, Numerical Analysis, Machine Learning, Stochastic Differential Equations, Numerical methods for SDEs and SPDEs, Multilevel Monte Carlo methods, Particle systems, Crowd modeling, Mean-field theory, Sparse Grids, Combination techniques, Multi-index techniques, and Inverse problems.

Awards and Distinctions

  • Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, 2025
  • Hooke Research Fellowship, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, 2016 - 2019
  • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Fellowship, 2010
  • Academic Excellence Award, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, 2010

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Applied Mathematics, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, 2016
Master of Science (M.S.)
Applied Mathematics, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Informatics Engineering, Arab International University, Syrian Arab Republic, 2010