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 19, 2025, the Renewable Energy Research Area hosted an insightful seminar titled "Microgrid Evolution: Configurations, Optimization Strategies, and Energy Trading Innovations." The event featured an engaging presentation led by Dr. Muhammad Khalid, Research Area Coordinator, alongside distinguished speakers Dr. Abba Lawan Bukar, Dr. Mahmoud Kassas, and Dr. Ali Al-Awami, all research area affiliates.
The seminar explored cutting-edge advancements in microgrid configurations, optimization strategies, and energy trading mechanisms. Experts examined emerging technologies such as feed-in tariffs (FIT) and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading, emphasizing their role in enhancing renewable energy integration and decentralizing electricity markets.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Microgrids have emerged as a transformative solution for enhancing energy resilience, sustainability, and efficiency in modern power systems. This presentation explores the recent advancements in microgrid configurations, optimization strategies, and innovative energy trading mechanisms such as fit-in tariffs (FIT) and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading. Key fundamental structures of microgrids, islanded and grid-connected systems configurations, and their integration with renewable energy sources will be reviewed. Next, we delve into microgrids optimization techniques and finally, we discuss the role of FIT policies in promoting renewable energy adoption and the potential of P2P energy trading in decentralizing electricity markets. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving microgrid landscape, its potential to drive the future of energy systems and highlight emerging research trends.
Building 59-2004
19 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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