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 February 5, 2025, the Grid Modernization Research Area hosted an engaging seminar titled Grid Modernization Research Area at the EE Department – Current Activities and Future Trends. The event featured insightful presentations by Dr. Fahad Al-Ismail, the research area coordinator, along with research area affiliates Dr. Muhammad Shaikh, Dr. Maad Al-Owaifeer, Dr. Umer Khan, Dr. Tarek Younis, and Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Qwbaiban.
The seminar showcased innovative strategies aimed at integrating sustainable energy resources into modern power grids. Key topics included the transformative role of digitalization and IoT technologies in advancing cybersecurity systems, as well as the use of data analytics to optimize grid planning, operations, and control. These cutting-edge developments are paving the way for a resilient, reliable, intelligent, and secure cyber-physical power grid, setting new benchmarks for the future of energy systems.
The following are the highlights of the event:
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This seminar will explore state-of-the-art approaches driving the integration of sustainable energy resources into the modern power grid. Key enablers such as digitalization and IoT technologies are revolutionizing grid operations by enhancing cybersecurity, leveraging data analytics, and optimizing planning, control, and real-time decision-making. These advancements are shaping the future of a resilient, reliable, and intelligent cyber-physical power grid, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, security, and sustainability.
Building 59-2004
05 Feb, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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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