King Khalid University concludes the improvement studies camp in partnership with "Saudi Electricity"

 

On Wednesday, October 26, King Khalid University concluded the Improvement Studies Camp, which was held at the University City in Al-Qara’a, in partnership between the College of Engineering and the Saudi Electricity Company, in the presence of His Excellency the President of the University, Dr. Eng. Abdullah bin Zain Al-Omari, and several employees and leaders of the two sides. The two entities presented multiple studies, including: studying the impact of lightning strikes on the electrical network and ways to mitigate its effects, improving the performance of voltage-changers in the transformers of Badr Al-Janoub and Al-Majma’ stations, improving the procedure for measuring customer satisfaction and dealing with complaints, and automating the documentation of the readiness process of meeting rooms and crisis centers and disaster control. The Vice Dean of the College of Engineering for Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Saeed Al-Qadi, explained that the main objective of establishing such camps is to involve students in solving problems that may occur in the companies or departments in which they will work and increase their direct contact with engineers from the Electricity Company to prepare them for the work environment, as well as introducing the improvement methodology. of the Saudi Electricity Company, by holding a series of workshops, applying the methodology, and producing the best results.

 

 

  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.