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 21, 2026, the Electrical Engineering Department hosted a seminar titled “Semiconductor Lasers for Future Photonic Integrated Circuits,” delivered by Dr. Omar Alkhazragi, Assistant Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department at KFUPM.
The seminar highlighted the critical role of semiconductor lasers as foundational components in the advancement of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Dr. Alkhazragi presented an overview of recent research efforts focused on the development of emerging laser diode technologies and their integration into next-generation photonic systems.
The talk explored how these technologies enable new applications across various domains, including high-speed communications, artificial intelligence acceleration, neuromorphic computing, and quantum technologies. Emphasis was placed on the design and fabrication of multi-functional semiconductor optoelectronic devices and their potential to enhance system performance and scalability.
Participants gained valuable insights into the evolving landscape of photonic integration, along with a deeper understanding of how semiconductor laser innovations are shaping the future of advanced computing and communication systems.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Channel-Adaptive Coding, Scheduling, and Routing for Quantum Communication networks
Thin Wideband Hybrid Microwave Absorber
DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING FOR FREQUENCY CONTROL IN GRID-FORMING MICROGRIDS
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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