About Electrical Engineering

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.​​

Our Vision

To be globally known for skillful graduates and quality research with focus on national needs.

Our Mission

  • Imparting profound knowledge in the areas of electrical engineering.
  • Enriching graduates with technical and soft skills to take up leading roles in the society.
  • Producing high quality research with focus on energy-related challenges.

 

 

   

 

Electrical Engineering and Physics

 

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Grid Modernization Research Area Seminar
On November 5, 2024, the Grid Modernization Research Area hosted a seminar titled Grid Modernization Research Activities at the EE Department – Current Work and Innovation Trends. The event featured presentations by Dr. Fahad Al-Ismail, the research area coordinator, alongside Dr. Muhammad Shaikh, Dr. Umer Khan, Dr. Tarek Younis, Dr. Abdulaziz Qwbaiban, and Dr. Ahmed Alahmed, who are all affiliated with the research area. 

The seminar highlighted innovative strategies driving the integration of sustainable energy resources into modern power grids. Key topics included the transformative role of digitalization and IoT technologies in advancing cybersecurity systems and harnessing data analytics to optimize grid planning, operations, and control. These cutting-edge developments are setting new standards for building a resilient, reliable, intelligent, and secure cyber-physical power grid.

 


 The following are the highlights of the event:

 

 

 

 

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Grid Modernization Research Area Seminar

This seminar will explore cutting-edge approaches that are driving the integration of sustainable energy resources into the power grid. Digitalization and IoT technologies play a pivotal role, enabling the implementation of advanced cybersecurity systems and harnessing data analytics to optimize grid planning, operation, and control. These advancements are setting new standards for developing a resilient, reliable, intelligent, and secure cyber-physical power grid.

    Location and Time
  • Building 59-2018

  • 05 Nov, 2024

  • 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM

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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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