The Electrical Engineering department at KFUPM came into existence with the establishment of the University of Petroleum & Minerals in 1967. It is one of the largest departments in the University with an average number of students being approximately 900, 16% of whom are in the graduate program. The department provides 2 four-year undergraduate programs, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Physics. The graduate program offers Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering, Master of Sustainable and Renewable Energy, Master of Wireless Communication Networks, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
The department has about 61 full-time faculty members in 6 specialized areas of research. The Groups in the department are: Energy Systems, Communications, Electronics, Control Systems, Electromagnetics, and Digital Signal Processing. Additionally, a pool of experienced engineers and technicians maintain more than 30 laboratories in the department.
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On April 23, 2025, the Nanoscale & Quantum Systems Research Area hosted a seminar titled “Constructing Atomically Thin Electronics Using MEMS.” The session was led by Dr. Jhonathan Rojas, research area coordinator, alongside affiliates Dr. Hussain Alsalman and Dr. Abdulaziz Almutairi.
The seminar highlighted the pivotal role of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in driving innovations across miniaturized technologies, from advanced sensors to biomedical devices. It focused on the principles, fabrication methods, and functional capabilities of MEMS, showcasing how these systems are shaping the path toward atomically thin electronics.
The speakers explored cutting-edge techniques that enable the manipulation of two-dimensional materials with atomic precision, emphasizing their potential for scalable, reconfigurable electronic platforms. A recent breakthrough study published in Nature was presented, illustrating how MEMS can be harnessed to assemble and control 2D materials at the atomic level—marking a significant step forward in the future of quantum and nanoscale devices.
The following are the highlights of the event:
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Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have become foundational tools in advancing miniaturized technologies, spanning applications from sensors to biomedical devices. In this seminar, we explore the principles, fabrication techniques, and functional capabilities of MEMS, setting the stage for their role in the emerging field of atomically thin electronics. We conclude with a discussion of a recent breakthrough study published in Nature, which demonstrates how MEMS can be leveraged to assemble and manipulate two-dimensional materials with atomic precision—paving the way for scalable, reconfigurable electronics of the future.
Building 59-2004
23 Apr, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
The Electrical Engineering Department (EE) at KFUPM provides a world-class education and innovative learning experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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