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 October 8, 2025, a seminar titled “Data-Driven Optimization Approaches for Energy Systems Planning and Operation” was presented by Dr. Fahad Al-Ismail.
The session framed today’s power grids as increasingly complex ecosystems—shaped by variable renewables, fast-growing storage, and flexible demand—where traditional, rule-based planning can struggle. Dr. Al-Ismail outlined how data-driven methods fuse forecasting and analytics with advanced optimization models to make better, faster decisions across planning and real-time operations.
He then surveyed recent approaches—such as learning-enhanced unit commitment and dispatch, as well as stochastic and robust formulations for renewable uncertainty—that enhance reliability, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals. Practical considerations, including data quality, model interpretability, and integration with existing control and market systems, were discussed alongside case studies pointing to scalable pathways for next-generation, low-carbon energy systems.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Innovative Energy Efficiency Solutions: Paving the Path to Sustainability
RIS-Aided User Communication and Localization under the Influence of Electromagnetic Interference
Smart‑Grid Cybersecurity: Research Highlights & Lab Capabilities (Smart Energy Solutions Lab)
Fast and Safe 3D Crane Motion Using I-LQR and Dynamic Path Planning
Silicon-Based CMOS Integrated Circuits for Low-Power Sensing Applications
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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