Dr. Usman’s research receives international recognition

The research work of Electrical Engineering faculty member Dr. Usman on using speech as a biomedical signal to detect COVID-19 has received international recognition. The fundamental idea behind the research is to identify variations in speech signal characteristics as a result of COVID-19 infection using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Once developed, the AI model can be incorporated into a smartphone app, which can detect COVID-19 by analyzing a person’s speech. The fundamental idea behind this research can be extended to smart healthcare, remote monitoring and diagnosis.

The research idea has been recognized in IEEE Spectrum (The Institute) at the following link

and is also announced on the website of IEEE Signal Processing Society at the following link

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  The Committee of Higher Studies for Masters and Research at the Department of Electrical Engineering recently held an Orientation Program for new MSc students to mark the beginning of the first semester of the academic year 1446. The event commenced with a welcoming address from the Department Chairman, Dr. AbdulRahman Alayedh, who set a positive tone for the sessions to follow. In the subsequent discussion, Dr. Mohammad Mastoor Alammar, the Coordinator of the Research and Higher Studies Committee, presented crucial information regarding the MSc Program's norms and regulations, which included guidance on the advising committee, course credits, and thesis requirements. The orientation program sought to educate students about the structure of the Master’s Program at both the college and university levels. It also introduced faculty members and their respective specializations, clarified the roles of various units within the academic system, and outlined how the College of Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering can support students throughout their academic journey. Additionally, committee member Dr. Javed Khan Bhutto shared his research experiences and discussed future prospects related to the Masters Course. The session concluded with Dr. Mohammad Mastoor Alammar delivering a vote of thanks to all attendees, marking a successful start for the incoming MSc students.
The College of Engineering at King Khalid University achieved the top 200 majors in the world after achieving a rank of 151-200 in the field of chemical engineering. The university also achieved record numbers in the field of electrical and electronics engineering by ranking 401-450 in the world.