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.
To be globally known for skillful graduates and quality research with focus on national needs.
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, Mr. Rakan Al- Ohali conducted a three-hour workshop titled “Teaching Labs at KFUPM: Essentials, Strategies & Best Practices.” The workshop was offered to Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering graduate assistants and lab instructors, with the aim of strengthening effective lab teaching and supervision practices.
During the session, participants explored key essentials for running successful teaching laboratories, practical strategies for managing lab sessions, and best practices that support student learning, safety, and engagement. The workshop also provided a valuable opportunity for graduate assistants and lab instructors to exchange experiences and discuss common challenges faced in laboratory teaching.
This initiative reflects KFUPM’s continued commitment to enhancing teaching quality and supporting the professional development of lab instructors and graduate assistants.
The following are the highlights of the event:
Towards Turbulent Channel Modeling for Underwater Optical Wireless Communication
Neural Network-Based Real-Time Load Frequency Control for Modern Power Systems
Power Transformer Design Optimization Using Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms
Semiconductor Lasers for Future Photonic Integrated Circuits
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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