On September 8, 2026, the Electrical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) hosted a seminar titled “From Signals to Intelligence: How Signal Processing Powers Modern AI,” delivered by Dr. Abdullah Al-Battal, Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department.

The seminar explored the fundamental connection between classical signal processing and modern artificial intelligence, highlighting how signal processing techniques provide essential foundations for extracting meaningful information from real-world data.

Dr. Al-Battal discussed how techniques such as filtering, signal transformation, and feature extraction can convert raw and complex signals—including images, video, and audio—into structured representations that can be effectively interpreted by AI and machine learning models.

The talk also highlighted practical applications of signal processing in areas such as medical imaging and computer vision. These applications demonstrated the continued importance of signal processing in developing efficient, reliable, and intelligent automated systems.

Participants gained insights into the role of signal processing as a bridge between real-world signals and modern AI systems, as well as its applications in emerging areas of engineering and intelligent technologies.

The following are the highlights of the event: