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 May 5, 2026, the Electrical Engineering Department in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Communication Systems and Sensing (IRC-CSS), hosted a seminar titled “Downhole Electronics for Oil & Gas Applications: Requirements, Challenges & Opportunities,” delivered by Dr. Olivier Sindt, Director of SLB Research for the Middle East.
The seminar explored the demanding operating conditions of downhole environments in oil and gas applications, where extreme temperatures, mechanical shocks, and prolonged operational durations create significant challenges for electronic systems. Dr. Sindt discussed the critical requirements for designing reliable electronic components and assemblies capable of maintaining performance under these harsh conditions.
The talk highlighted key engineering approaches used in downhole electronics design, including material selection, design methodologies, verification and validation (V&V) testing, modeling techniques, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). These approaches were presented as essential tools for ensuring product reliability and performance in extreme operational environments.
Participants gained practical insights into the technological challenges and opportunities in downhole electronics, along with a deeper understanding of how robust engineering practices can contribute to the development of superior products for the oil and gas industry.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Channel-Adaptive Coding, Scheduling, and Routing for Quantum Communication networks
Thin Wideband Hybrid Microwave Absorber
DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING FOR FREQUENCY CONTROL IN GRID-FORMING MICROGRIDS
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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