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 April 30, 2025, the department held the final seminar of the term, featuring PhD students’ presentations on a variety of research topics.
The speakers were: Abdelkawi Ahmed, Al Fowzan Fowzan, Albulushi Ibrahim, Ali Terteil, Hussein Ahmed, Isa Ridwanullahi, Lone Aadil Hussain, Quadri Aisha, and Zevallos Julio.
The presenters explored cutting-edge techniques and innovative approaches across different areas of electrical engineering and related fields. Their work highlighted advanced methodologies, emerging applications, and valuable insights that contribute to the progress of scientific research and technology development.
The seminar not only showcased the students’ dedication and academic excellence but also provided an engaging platform for knowledge exchange, discussions, and constructive feedback. This event marked a successful conclusion to the term’s seminar series.
The following are the highlights of the event:
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Seeing Underground: From Concept to Reality in Well Logging Technology
An Overview of the Development of the Long-Range Generation Plan for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Extremely Large Antenna Arrays (ELAA) For 6G Communications & Sensing
Testing and Control of EV Charging and Energy Storage in Smart Electrification Systems
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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