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 September 17, 2024, the Optics and Photonics Research Area hosted a seminar titled "Distributed Thermal Sensing for High-Power Switching Devices Using Optical Sensors and Machine Learning Techniques." The session, led by Research Area Coordinator Dr. Khurram Qureshi, introduced attendees to the research field and focused on how optical sensors and machine learning enable real-time thermal monitoring in high-power switching devices. The seminar highlighted the ways these technologies enhance system performance, improve monitoring, and prevent overheating or failures. Dr. Qureshi covered the theoretical underpinnings, practical advantages, and real-world applications while fostering interactive discussions with students on recent advancements and emerging trends in this vital area.
The following are the highlights of the event:
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Robotics and Autonomy Research Area Seminar
Grid Modernization Research Area Seminar
Multidimensional Signal Processing Research Area Seminar
Quantum Communications Research Area Seminar
Applied Electromagnetics Research Area Seminar
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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