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 November 28, 2023, the EE Department, in collaboration with ABB, organized the Energy Efficiency Day event. The occasion featured insightful presentations spotlighting the efficiency programs of the EE Department and introduced cutting-edge technologies in industrial applications designed to enhance overall energy efficiency.
Agenda and Presenters for Energy Efficiency Day:
-Dr. Ali Alshaikhi, Vice President of Research and Innovation, KFUPM.
-Mr. Erich Labuda, President, ABB Motion Services Division.
-Dr. Mohammad Almuhaini, Chairman of EE department, on Electrical Engineering and Energy Efficiency.
-Dr. Ali T. Al-Awami, Coordinator of the Energy Efficiency Concentration program, provided insights into the program.
- Dr. Maad Alowaifeer, Coordinator of the Master of Engineering Program in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, shared program details.
-Dr. Atif Al-Zahrani, Director of the Center of Excellence in Energy Efficiency, shared insights on the CEEE's Roadmap Towards a Sustainable Future.
-Mr. Rashed Al-Shammary, ABB Segment Sales Manager, presented the ABB Ability Smart Sensor solutions.
-Mr. Thamer Alharbi, Oil & Gas Key Account Manager, Cooling Tower Solution.
-Mr. Ammar Almobied, EE KFUPM student and ABB trainee, IE5 Synchronous Reluctance Motor.
Highlights:
DTVC - 111
28 Nov, 2023
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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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