Dr. Khaled Mehrez is an accomplished Associate Professor of Mathematics at the Kairouan Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies, University of Kairouan, Tunisia. With a Ph.D. from University Tunis El Manar (2017) and a habilitation in Mathematics (2023), his research spans special functions, harmonic analysis, and geometric function theory. He has published over 50 papers in prestigious journals such as Applied Mathematics and Computation, Integral Transforms and Special Functions, and The Ramanujan Journal. Dr. Mehrez is a dedicated peer reviewer for over 30 international journals and actively collaborates with renowned researchers worldwide. His contributions reflect a blend of theoretical depth and applied relevance. Through teaching, publication, and editorial service, he has significantly advanced mathematical research and is widely recognized for his scholarly impact in the global academic community.

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Education

Dr. Khaled Mehrez’s academic journey is deeply rooted in mathematical sciences, beginning with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Carthage in 2006. He followed this with a Master’s in Mathematics from the same institution in 2009, further developing his analytical and theoretical foundations. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University Tunis El Manar in 2017, focusing on advanced mathematical functions and inequalities. His academic path culminated in a prestigious Habilitation in Mathematics in 2023 from the Kairouan Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies. This progression reflects his relentless pursuit of academic excellence and subject mastery. Each milestone contributed to shaping his expertise in special functions, harmonic analysis, and applied mathematics, laying the groundwork for a prolific research and academic career.

Experience

Dr. Khaled Mehrez has accumulated over 15 years of teaching and academic service across various Tunisian universities. He began his career as a Contract Assistant at the Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies of Monastir (2009–2013), later serving as Assistant at the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technologies of Kasserine (2013–2020). From 2020 to 2024, he held the position of Assistant Professor at the Kairouan Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2024. Throughout his academic journey, he has taught and mentored hundreds of engineering students in foundational and advanced mathematics. His experience spans curriculum development, student research supervision, and academic leadership, making him a respected figure in higher education. Dr. Mehrez’s dedication to teaching complements his robust research portfolio, ensuring a balanced and impactful academic presence.

Research Interest

Dr. Mehrez’s research interests are centered around special functions and their applications in engineering and applied mathematics. His work explores complex functions such as the Mittag-Leffler, Fox-Wright, and Volterra functions, all of which are essential in fractional calculus and theoretical physics. He also delves into harmonic analysis, focusing on Dunkl and Weinstein theories, as well as geometric function theory, where he investigates univalent and convex functions, subordination, and functional inequalities. His research bridges pure mathematical theory with real-world applications in signal processing, probability, and complex analysis. By pushing boundaries in these intricate fields, Dr. Mehrez contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical mathematical tools used across engineering and science. His interdisciplinary approach reflects a dynamic and evolving interest in high-impact, problem-driven mathematical research.

Award and Honor

Dr. Khaled Mehrez’s CV does not list specific named awards, his academic and research reputation stands as a clear testament to his scholarly distinction. He has been repeatedly recognized through international collaborations with highly cited scholars, such as H.M. Srivastava and P. Agarwal, and through invitations to review for over 30 renowned mathematical journals, including Journal of Inequalities and Applications, Positivity, and Applied Mathematics and Computation. His promotion to Associate Professor in 2024 also reflects institutional recognition of his excellence in teaching and research. Moreover, his Habilitation in Mathematics, earned in 2023, is itself a significant academic honor, denoting a high level of scholarly independence and expertise. These honors underline his respected status in the global mathematics research community and position him as a leading academic in his field.

Publication Top Notes

• Title: New Hermite–Hadamard type integral inequalities for convex functions and their applications
  Authors: K. Mehrez, P. Agarwal
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 118

• Title: Certain Hermite–Hadamard inequalities for logarithmically convex functions with applications
  Authors: S. Jain, K. Mehrez, D. Baleanu, P. Agarwal
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 57

• Title: Chebyshev type inequalities via generalized fractional conformable integrals
  Authors: K.S. Nisar, G. Rahman, K. Mehrez
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 50

• Title: New integral representations for the Fox–Wright functions and its applications
  Authors: K. Mehrez
  Year: 2018
  Citations: 42

• Title: Some families of generalized Mathieu-type power series, associated probability distributions and related functional inequalities involving complete monotonicity and log-convexity
  Authors: Z. Tomovski, K. Mehrez
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 37

• Title: Turán type inequalities for classical and generalized Mittag-Leffler functions
  Authors: K. Mehrez, S.M. Sitnik
  Year: 2018
  Citations: 34

• Title: Functional inequalities for the Mittag–Leffler functions
  Authors: K. Mehrez, S.M. Sitnik
  Year: 2017
  Citations: 34

• Title: Proofs of some conjectures on monotonicity of ratios of Kummer, Gauss and generalized hypergeometric functions
  Authors: S.M. Sitnik, K. Mehrez
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 34

• Title: Some geometric properties of a class of functions related to the Fox–Wright functions
  Authors: K. Mehrez
  Year: 2020
  Citations: 31

• Title: On monotonicity of ratios of some q-hypergeometric functions
  Authors: K. Mehrez, S.M. Sitnik
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 31

• Title: Functional inequalities for the Fox–Wright functions
  Authors: K. Mehrez, S.M. Sitnik
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 28

• Title: Geometric properties of a certain class of Mittag–Leffler-type functions
  Authors: H.M. Srivastava, A. Kumar, S. Das, K. Mehrez
  Year: 2022
  Citations: 27

Conclusion

Dr. Khaled Mehrez exemplifies academic excellence, research productivity, and scholarly leadership in the field of mathematics. With a solid educational foundation, long-standing teaching experience, and an internationally recognized research record, he has significantly advanced the understanding of special functions and related mathematical theories. His publications in Scopus and Q1-ranked journals, coupled with his role as a reviewer for major mathematical outlets, affirm his global impact and peer recognition. As a mentor, author, and thought leader, Dr. Mehrez continues to contribute meaningfully to both theoretical and applied mathematics. His career trajectory reflects not only a history of achievement but also a future rich with potential for greater research innovation and academic influence. He stands as a model candidate for prestigious honors like the Best Researcher Award.