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.
To be globally known for skillful graduates and quality research with focus on national needs.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, in collaboration with the 𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗙𝗨𝗣𝗠, hosted the event 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮.
The event featured 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗹-𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮, Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission , who shared insights on the role of nuclear energy in supporting Saudi Arabia’s future energy plans. The discussion covered clean and safe nuclear energy, regulatory governance, and the future of the nuclear sector in the Kingdom.
The event brought together students and attendees from different sectors, creating an engaging environment for dialogue and exchange. The session also included thoughtful questions and discussion, reflecting the audience’s strong interest in this important topic.
We extend our sincere thanks to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗹-𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮 for his valuable contribution, and to all attendees and organizers for their role in making the event a success. We look forward to more events that connect students and professionals and encourage discussion on the future of energy in Saudi Arabia.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Electric Mobility: Recent Trends in EVs and Charging Technologies
Presenting Research with Impact: Conference Strategies and Responsible AI Use
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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