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 March 13, 2024, Dr. Khurram Qureshi ( Research area coordinator) organized a seminar in the field of Optics and Photonics. The seminar introduced the research area and provided insights into the participants' specific interests and ongoing projects. Students actively engaged in the event, leading to interactive discussions on pertinent field topics and the latest research advancements.
The following are the highlights of the event:
This discussion seminar covers the use of optical sensors and machine-learning algorithms for real-time thermal sensing in high-power switching devices. It will highlight how these technologies improve monitoring, enhance performance, and prevent overheating or failure in power systems.
Building 59-2018
17 Sep, 2024
01:00 PM - 01:50 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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