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 January 22 and 23, 2025, the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department proudly participated in the Saudi Next-G Summit, hosted at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). The department set up an interactive booth where Mr. Ahmed Safy, Amer Binsahag, and Ammar Muqbel represented the department. They engaged visitors by providing an in-depth overview of the department's mission, academic offerings, and cutting-edge research initiatives. Additionally, the representatives highlighted the various programs and opportunities available to students, emphasizing the department’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the field of electrical engineering.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Algorithm Unrolling for Signal and Image Processing
Biomolecular Sensing: Bridging Biology and Engineering
Microgrid Evolution: Configurations, Optimization Strategies, and Energy Trading Innovations
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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