AAEL: Advanced Applied Electromagnetics Lab

Location: 59-0062

Director: Dr. Hussein Attia

The lab specializes in designing and implementing electromagnetic structures for radiation and sensing. Other topics of interest include periodic structures such as frequency-selective surfaces, absorbers, reconfigurable antennas, reflective intelligent surfaces, and electromagnetic interference.

Affiliates:

• Dr. Ahmed Omar
• Dr. Abdullah Algarni
• Dr. Ali Al-Reshaid
• Dr. Sharif Sheikh

OCSL: Optical Communications & Sensors Lab

Location: 59-0062

Director: Dr. Khurram Qureshi

Our research primarily revolves around three key areas. Secondly, our team is engaged in Optical Signal Processing, where we investigate novel methods to manipulate optical signals, ensuring their efficiency and reliability in data transmission. Lastly, we are actively working on Fiber Optic Sensors, aiming to develop innovative solutions for diverse applications, such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation.

AEL: Advanced Electronics Lab

Location: 59-1064

Director: Dr. Zainulabideen Khalifa

The lab pioneers research in core areas, including advanced circuit simulation, precision design tools for electronic system analysis, next-gen automatic measurement techniques, fabrication and characterization of state-of-the-art flexible circuit boards, and rigorous testing protocols to ensure peak performance and reliability in electronic circuits and systems.

Affiliates:

• Dr. Mohammad Al-Gahtani
• Dr. Alaa Hussein
• Dr. Yaqub Mahnashi
• Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani
• Dr. Hussam Alshammari
• Dr. Hussein Al-Zaher
• Dr. Jhonathan Rojas
• Dr. Muneer Al-Absi

TRL: Telecommunications Research Lab

Location: 59-0017

Director: Dr. Ali Muqaibel

The Telecommunication Research Lab (TRL) was established to promote interaction between the university and industry in telecommunications. Its primary objective is to conduct research and development activities related to systems and subsystems in various telecommunications domains. The TRL plays a vital role in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, enhancing both teaching and research endeavours at KFUPM. The lab is managed by the IRC-Communication Systems and Sensing.

Affiliates:

• Dr. Saad Al-Ahmadi
• Dr. Salam Zummo
• Dr. Anas M. Salhab
• Dr. Ali Arshad Nasir
• Dr. Suhail Al-Dharrab

SESL: Smart Energy Solutions Lab

Location: 59-0021

Director: Dr. Mohamed Abido

Smart Energy Solutions Lab is a world-class well-equipped research lab. It contains real-time digital simulators, platforms for controller prototyping, and hardware-in-loop testing facilities along with different supporting equipment such as FACTS controllers, motors, converters, relays, programmable sources, programmable loads, EV batteries, supercapacitors, …etc. The existing resources make it possible to build laboratory prototypes in different areas of renewable energy integration, motor drives, EV charging,…etc.

Affiliates:

• Dr. Mahmoud Kassas
• Dr. Muhammad Khalid
• Dr. Ali Al-Awami
• Dr. Mohammad Al-Muhaini
• Dr. Suhail Shaikh
• Dr. Umer Amir
• Dr. Fahad Al-Ismail

ADSPL: Advanced DSP Lab

Location: 59-0072

Director: Dr. Mudassir Masood

Applied DSP Lab is a hub for cutting edge research and innovation driving advancements in the exciting field of signal processing. The lab provides opportunities to work on real-world applications and to produce transformative solutions in diverse fields, from telecommunications to healthcare.

Affiliates:

• Dr. Azzedine Zerguine
• Dr. Adil Balghonaim
• Dr. Abdelmalek Zidouri
• Dr. Mohamed Mohandes
• Dr. Naveed Iqbal
• Dr. Wail Mousa
• Dr. Ali Alshaikhi
• Dr. Motaz Alfarraj