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 3, 2024, the Renewable Energy Research Area hosted a seminar featuring an in-depth discussion on AI-based battery degradation modeling in renewable energy systems. Led by Dr. Muhammad Khalid (Research Area Coordinator) and joined by Dr. Mahmoud Kassas and Dr. Ali Al-Awami (Research Area affiliates), the seminar introduced the research area and explored how AI can enhance the management of battery degradation. The event fostered interactive discussions with students, offering a platform to examine recent advancements and emerging trends in this critical field.
The following are the highlights of the event:
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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