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EE Department arranges a beach gathering at KFUPM beach

The EE department arranged a beachside gathering for the families of its faculty and staff on Thursday April 4, 2013. The faculty and staff played volley ball and other sports. Dinner, sweet and fruits were also arranged.

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Georgia Tech establishes research center with Electrical Engineer Department, KFUPM

Georgia Institute of Technology, famously known as Georgia Tech has signed an agreement to form a joint research center with the EE department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) – the Center for Energy and Geo Processing. The Center (abbreviated CeGP), will facilitate research and academic collaborations, personnel exchanges and industry partnerships between the two institutions. KFUPM provided an initial investment of $8 million in funding for research on the Atlanta campus for six years, mirroring a similar effort on KFUPM’s campus in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Associate Professor Ghassan AlRegib in Georgia Tech’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering will direct the Center in Atlanta, and Associate Professor and Chair of the KFUPM Department of Electrical Engineering Ali Al-Sheikhi will direct the Center in Dhahran.

Research will focus on applying advanced signal processing theories to energy-related signals and systems, with an emphasis on seismic data acquisition, processing, imaging and interpretation.

Other objectives of the collaboration include creating a hub for seismic processing and energy informatics, producing industry standard inventions and technologies, and creating an international industry consortium with a focus on innovative signal processing. Some expected outcomes are new patents, ventures, software packages and textbooks.

More details can be found on the original press release of Georgria Institute of Technology here

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Dr. Muqaibel becomes IEEE senior member

The EE department is pleased to announce that another one of its esteemed faculty members, Dr. Ali Muqaibel has now become an IEEE senior member. Dr. Muqaibel publishes frequently in the area of Wireless and Ultra-Wide Band communication.

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Dr. Ali Muqaibel and Dr. Kamal Harb arrange students' trip to KACST

On 14 November 2012, the students of Dr. Ali Muqaibel and the graduate students of Dr. Kamal Harb visited the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). The trip was an educational experience with the main purpose of exposing the students to practical aspects of technological developments, notably related to advancements in satellite technology. During their visit, the students were able to attend a presentation on Saudi Arabia's satellites, of which 12 have been launched so far. The presentation detailed the design aspects of the satellite and demonstrated to the students how KACST personnel were able to save cost during the design phase of the satellite. The students were also able to witness Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) platform in the satellite simulation room. Dr. Al-Majed and Dr. Al-Suwaidan of KACST were kind enough to demonstrate the platform to the students. The students were also able to visit the CNC fabrication shop and see the software development efforts of KACST among other things.

EE Department invites applications for Saudi Aramco Chair in Power Systems

The Electrical Engineering Department of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, invites applicants for Saudi Aramco Chair in Power Systems. Individuals for consideration should hold a PhD degree and should have demonstrated leadership in power system research areas. The candidates should have vast experience in conducting basic and applied research with particular emphasis on power system latest issues, such as, smart grid and energy sustainability. The position, Chair in Power Systems is available starting Spring 2013 semester and will be for three years with possible renewal. Competitive salary, allowances and benefits are offered. Employment terms and conditions are negotiable. Interested applicants should send his detailed resume before December 31, 2012 to:

Dr. Ibrahim O. Habiballah
PO Box 879
Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966-3-8604985
Fax: +966-3-8602385

Agilent Chief Technology Officer delivers talk at EE department on Sep 11, 2012

Dr. Roger Stancliff, Chief Technology Officer from Agilent’s Component Test Division delivered a talk at the EE department at KFUPM on Sep 11, 2012. Dr. Stancliff discussed possible extension of research collaboration in the RF, microwave and mm-wave areas. Agilent is currently partnering with leading universities around the world for joint research and is looking to extend such collaboration to Saudi universities. The purpose of Dr. Stancliff’s visit was to explain to the university management team, the different areas of potential collaboration, and possible research topics of interest in the Microwave Sensing and Imaging areas. This visit provides the university greater opportunity towards collaboration in research in microwave technology, with special emphasis on applications to the field of Medical Science, Homeland Security, Process Analytics and Nanoscale Imaging.

Dr. Wail A. Mousa awarded contract to write Seismic Signal Processing text-book on Sep 10, 2012
The governing body of Cambridge University Press has offered a contract to EE faculty Dr. Wail A. Mousa to write a text-book titled "Advanced Digital Signal Processing of Seismic Data". It is expected that this book will be adapted to Geophysical Signal Processing graduate and undergraduate courses offered at the EE department, and will be instrumental to Seismic Data Processing courses offered at the Earth Sciences department.

KFUPM/KAUST Synthetic Red Sea Modeling project awarded to EE faculty on 1 Sep, 2012
H.E. the Rector recently announced the signature of two collaborative projects between KFUPM and KAUST. Following that news, it gives the EE department great pleasure to announce that one of those projects has been awarded to EE faculty member Dr. Wail A. Mousa, who will be the principal investigator of the project. The Project is titled "KFUPM/KAUST Synthetic Red Sea Model" and will be contributed to by co-investigators Dr. Abdullatif A. Al-Shuhail and Dr. Mustafa M. Hariri from Earth Sciences Department at KFUPM, and Professor Tariq Al-Khalifah of the Physical Sciences and Engineering Division at KAUST.

Annual EE Workshop held at Coral International Hotel on August 28, 2012
The EE department annual workshop was held at Coral International Hotel. Policies on coordinated EE courses and other departmental activities for the coming academic year were discussed during the workshop.

Dr. El-Amin designated Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University of Glasgow on June 1, 2012
The College of Sciences and Engineering at the University of Glasgow has honored Dr. Ibrahim El-Amin with the designation of an Honorary Senior Research Fellow. The EE department at KFUPM extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ibrahim El-Amin for the esteemed recognition he has received. Dr. Ibrahim El-Amin conitnues to be a valuable faculty of the EE department at KFUPM as well as a valued member of the global academic community working in the area of Energy Systems

End Year Workshop on May 29, 2012

The EE department held its End-Year-Workshop on May 29, 2012. The following topics were discussed in the workshop:

Collaboration with Georgia-Tech
Introduction to Engineering Design (EE311)
New grading policy change for EE411

Meeting with South Africa and KACST representative on mutual collaboration on May 27, 2012

The EE department at KFUPM was approached by the Advanced Sensing and Electronic Defense (ASED) center at King Abdul Aziz City for Technology (KACST) to develop a Masters Degree program that focuses on Radar Systems and electronic warfare for the kingdom. The meeting also discussed mutual collaboration on research and training in these areas as well.

Visit of KACST delegates to EE department on May 15, 2012

Delegates from KACST visited the EE laboratories on May 15, 2012. Dr. Ali Ahmad Al-Shaikhi guided the visitors during the tour.

Lecture by Dr. AJ Golding (Columbia University) to EE 468 students on May 13, 2012

Dr. AJ Golding (Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, New York) delivered a lecture about the economics and tariff of renewable energy to EE 468 students.

Lecture by Dr. Mahmoud Zayan (Saudi ARAMCO) to EE 463 students on May 12, 2012

Dr. Mahmoud Zayan (Saudi ARAMCO, Consulting Services Department) delivered a lecture on “Practical Power System Analysis of an Industrial Plant” to EE 463 students on May 12, 2012.

Senior Project (EE411) Presentations held on May 10, 2012

E411 students gave presentations of their senior projects on Thursday, May 10, 2012. There was arrangement of some refreshments and pizza as well.

Workshop on Advances on Broadband Wireless Communications held on May 9, 2012

The Communication Group and Broadband Wireless Group organized a workshop on Advances on Broadband Wireless Communications on May 9. 2012. Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu (guest speaker) delivered the following presentations:

Moving Forward in Cellular: Emerging Concepts and Technologies Beyond 4G Networks
Conducting Quality Research: Tips to Graduate Students
On the Art and Science of Publishing in Scholarly Periodicals: Tips to Graduate Students

EE Department students secure 4 prizes in 3rd Student Scientific Conference (SSC)

EE department secured 4 prizes out of 8 received by the university in the science and engineering track. The total number of prizes won by the university is 13 in all tracks including the first prize and golden pen won by the Chemistry department.

The EE department won half of the prizes won by the university as follows:

5th position in Undergraduate science and Engineering presentation.
1st position in Undergraduate science and Engineering Posters.
2nd position in Undergraduate science and Engineering Posters.
1st position in Graduate Science and Engineering Posters.

EE Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting held on May 2, 2012

EE department held its industrial advisory board meeting on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Dr. Salam A. Zummo promoted to the rank of Professor

It is a great pleasure to announce that Dr.Salam A. Zummo has been promoted to the rank of Professor. Many congratulations to Dr. Zummo.

Specialist Day held in Building 54 on April 29-30, 2012

Specialist Day was held in Building 54 on Apr. 29-30, 2012 for the prospective students. The EE department would like to thank all the faculty, staff, and students who participated in this event.

Talk by Mr. Mohammed AlJuaid (ARAMCO) on "Physical Layer Evolution for Wireless Communications" on April 29, 2012

An expert from Saudi Armaco, Mr. Mohammed AlJuaid gave a talk titled "Physical Layer Evolution for Wireless Communications" to EE573 (Digital Communication II) students on April 29, 2012.

KFUPM-Beach Gathering on April 26, 2012

EE-Department organized beach gathering for the faculties and their families on 26 April, 2012 Thursday at the KFUPM beach from 3:00-9:00PM. Soccer, Volleyball, and other activities for adult and children were provided at the beach along with Barbeque.

15th Saudi Technical Exchange Meeting (STEM) 2012 - Call for Papers

The 15th Saudi Technical Exchange Meeting (STEM) 2012 will be held at KFUPM from October 2-3, 2012. The call for papers is available here.

Visit to COOP students in Saudi Aramco

The student training department is arranging a visit to COOP students in Saudi Aramco, Dhahran this coming Tuesday April 24, 2012 at 8:30 am. The transportation will be by a bus from KFUPM to Saudi Aramco and back to the KFUPM.

23 papers of EE students accepted in 3rd Student Scientific Conference

It is a great pleasure to announce that in the track of research papers, EE students got 23 papers accepted out of 69 secured by the university. 12 papers are accepted for presentations and 11 papers for poster session.

EE department congratulates the students and the faculty members who got their papers accepted.

Seminar on "The magic of electromagnetic cloaking-is it for real?" by Prof. Raj Mitra on April 9, 2012

A seminar entitled, "The magic of electromagnetic cloaking-is it for real?" will be given by Prof Raj Mittra on Monday 9th April 2012 at 6:00 PM in room 1001 (Bldg 59).

The details of the seminar can be found here. This seminar is jointly organized by IET and EE-club. Your attendance in the seminar will be highly appreciated.

Meeting of EE students with EE Faculty regarding new curriculum on April 9, 2012

A meeting of EE students with EE faculty has been arranged by EE club on April 9, 2012 for discussion on new curriculum.

Signing Ceremony of the Collaboration Agreement between EE departments of KFUPM and Georgia Tech

During the occasion of KFUPM 50th anniversary on Tuesday April 3, 2012, in the presence of H.E. the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Khaled Al-Ankari, the rector of KFUPM, Dr. Khaled Al-Sultan and the provost of Georgia Institute of technology, Dr. Rafael Bras: they both signed the collaboration agreement between the electrical engineering departments at the two institutes. This agreement will create the first program in shaping a strategic partnership between Georgia Tech and KFUPM.

The objectives of the agreement are:

to advance the theory of signal processing with the focus on geo signals and seismic data,
to advance the field of seismic processing by developing advanced signal processing algorithms that serve this special type of signals with the goal of generating industry standard techniques to cut down cost, save time, and lower needed labor while at the same time increasing the success rate in the exploration process,
and to ultimately make KFUPM the hub for geo-signal data processing.

"KFUPM: ACHIEVEMENTS AND ASPIRATIONS" The Associated Symposium with the University 50th Anniversary, 3-4 April, 2012

Under the Patronage of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, the associated Symposium with the University 50th anniversary, "KFUPM: Achievements and Aspirations" is going to be held from 3-4 April 2012. The symposium program can be viewed here.

Awards won by EE Faculty (2011-2012)

EE department congratulates the following faculty for their achievement, dedication, and excellent work:

Dr. Mohammed Abido won the excellence in the scientific research award in the university for the academic year 2011-2012.
Dr. Salam Zummo won the excellence in the scientific research award in the university for the academic year 2011-2012.
Dr. Sharif Iqbal and Dr. Ali Muqaibel won the excellence in teaching award on sharing basis in the college of Engineering Sciences for the academic year 2011-2012.

Awards won by EE students (2011-2012)

EE department congratulates the following students for their well-deserved recognition and dedicated work:

Mr. Ali Al-Qusaiyr Won Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Award for education excellence as one of best student for the year 2010-2011. He graduated from EE department in 102 with GPA 3.96. The ceremony will be on this Friday, April 6, 2012.
Mr. Ahmad Al-Zuhair Won Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Award for education excellence for best project for the year 2010-2011. He was the leader of the group of the project under the supervision of Drs. M. Deriche, Dr. A. Zidouri, and Dr. A. Badr in term 102. The ceremony will be on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Mr. Abdul-Hakeem Al-Tamimi, the president of the EE club won the education assistant excellence award for year 2011-2012 for his excellent work as the president of the EE club. The ceremony is on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

It is really an honor for the department to have such students and this is also a reflection of the good work done by the department and its faculty members.

Seminar by Dr. Hakan Koroglu at Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, March 24, 2012

Dr. Hakan Koroglu presented a seminar on "Scheduled Control for Robust Attenuation of Non-stationary Sinusoidal Disturbance" at Bahcesehir University in Istanbul on March 24, 2012.

Workshop on "Electrical Machine Drives and Power Quality", March 13-14, 2012

The EE Department is organizing two workshops on Electrical Drives and Power Quality as follows:

March 13, 2012 Electrical Machine Drives [Program]

March 14, 2012 Power Quality [Program]

Venue: Bldg. 20-Room 103

This workshop will provide an opportunity to EE Faculty, Industrial Engineers and Graduate students to meet with international researchers and exchange views on the latest inventions and innovations.

Interested individuals may contact Dr. Mahmoud Kassas, (mkassas@kfupm.edu.sa) for details and registration.

Workshop By Agilent Technologies, March 14, 2012

Agilent Technologies and their partner in Saudi Arabia will conduct a one day workshop in the EE department at KFUPM where they will demonstrate the latest advancements in instrumentation and measurement techniques and instruments for Microwaves, Radio Frequency (RF) and High Speed Electronics. The seminar will take place in Building 10, and starts at 8:45am on the 14 of March , 2012. A detailed talk schedule is found here.

All are Welcome to Attend. Registration is required (as per the link above).

Short Course on Nonlinear Optics by Prof. Stegeman, February 11 - March 7, 2012

The course will take place in the EE department, Building 59, room 2001, according to the attached schedule. The course will be given 4 times a week for 2 1/2 hours each, from 2 - 4:30pm to allow for maximum participation and taking advantage of this unique opportunity by a field expert and well known researcher. The course will start on Feb. 11 and end on March 7.

There will be a class webpage where Prof. Stegeman will post his lectures and seminars as well as any needed details related to this short course. The URL will be http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/EE/stegeman.

Prof. Stegeman has joined the EE department at KFUPM in 2011 as a chair professor. He is a a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and has received the Hertzberg Medal for Achievement in Physics of the Canadian Association of Physicists and the R. Woods Prize of the Optical Society of America. The principal interest of Dr. Stegeman's research group is the experimental study of nonlinear optics in waveguide structures, especially the properties of spatial solitons in various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Of particular interest are solitons in photonic crystals, in semiconductor optical amplifiers, in quasi-phase-matched doubling crystals and in the discrete systems afforded by coupled arrays of channel waveguides.

Your participation is appreciated and All Faculty and Students are Welcome. Interested faculty and students are recommended to check the detailed course schedule.

For more information about Prof. Stegeman’s visit, please check his page, or contact Dr. Khurram Qureshi at (kqureshi@kfupm.edu.sa) or Dr. Mohammad S. Sharawi at (msharawi@kfupm.edu.sa).

Dr. Mohammad S. Sharawi promoted to the rank of Associate Professor

It is a great pleasure to announce that Dr. Mohammad S. Sharawi has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Many congratulations to Dr. Sharawi.