Linda Smail
Associate Professor, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Zayed University
Dr. Linda Smail is an Associate Professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Zayed University. She holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Economics from London School of Economics, and an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Marne-la-Vallée University, France. Her research interests lie at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and interdisciplinary fields, such as Public Health and Entrepreneurship, where she applies Bayesian Networks and graphical models to solve complex problems, especially in decision making under uncertainty. Although Dr. Smail's primary scholarly focus is on applied mathematics and statistics, she has a strong passion for interdisciplinary research. Her latest research projects delve into the quality of life of Emirati women with breast and cervical cancer and the entrepreneurial intentions of Emirati youth. Dr. Smail is an inspiring teacher and mentor who strives to inspire her students to become lifelong learners and pursue their passions with dedication and perseverance.
Areas of Interest:
- Bayesian networks
- Decision Under Uncertainty
- Knowledge and Attitudes
- Quality of Life
Education:
- B.S., University of London, United Kingdom, 2017 (Mathematics and Economics, Honors)
- Ph.D., Marne-la-Vallée University, France, 2004 (Applied Mathematics, Honors)
- M.S., Marne-la-Vallée University, France, 2000 (Applied Mathematics, Honors)
- B.S., Batna University, Algeria, 1998 (Mathematics, Honors)
Experience:
- Associate Professor Zayed University, Dubai, UAE, 2015-present
- Associate Professor in the Mathematics and Sciences department, College of Arts and Applied Sciences (CAAS), Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman, 2014 – 2015
- The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), 2011 - 2014
- New York Institute of Technology Amman, Jordan, 2006 - 2011
Latest Publications:
- Smail, L. (2023). Human Capital and Health Education Among Menopausal Emirati Women in Dubai: Implications and Recommendations. In: Mishrif, A., Karolak, M., Mirza, C. (eds) Nationalization of Gulf Labour Markets. The Political Economy of the Middle East. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8072-5_11
- Smail, L.; Jassim, G.; Khan, S.; Tirmazy, S.; Ameri, M.A. (2023) Quality of Life of Emirati Women with Breast Cancer. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health,20, 570. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010570
- Smail L, Alawad M, Ferreira AdSM, Puga JL, García AMR-R. (2022). Determinants of Entrepreneurial Risk among Young Emiratis. Sustainability. 14(22):14963. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142214963
Learning A Bayesian Structure to Model Entrepreneurial Intentions and Attitudes Toward Business Creation among Emirati Students
Areas of Interest: Bayesian networks Decision Under Uncertainty Knowledge and Attitudes Quality of Life Education: B.S., University of... Read More
September, 2022
Working PapersLearning a Bayesian Structure to Model Entrepreneurial Intentions and Attitudes Towards Business Creation among Emirati Students
Areas of Interest: Bayesian networks Decision Under Uncertainty Knowledge and Attitudes Quality of Life Education: B.S., University of... Read More
March, 2022
ERF 28th Annual ConferenceRevisiting Macroeconomic Management in Times of Crisis and Beyond – Parallel Sessions – March 27
Areas of Interest: Bayesian networks Decision Under Uncertainty Knowledge and Attitudes Quality of Life Education: B.S., University of... Read More
Mar 26, 2022