COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Unit Head Information
Unit Head:
Dr. Abdullah Alharthi
Deputy Head of Unit:
Dr. Mohammad Irshad
Office No:
B152-037
E-mail:
asalharthi@kku.edu.sa
Unit Tasks
- Maintain an updated inventory of functional and non-functional equipment.
- Monitor the condition of lab equipment and ensure timely repairs.
- Forward equipment repair requests to university suppliers when necessary.
- Develop a systematic process for requesting and procuring lab supplies based on session requirements.
- Ensure that all materials meet the specific needs of each lab or course.
- Forward requests for new or replenished supplies to university suppliers.
- Provide training on the proper and safe use of lab equipment.
- Focus on improving operational skills and safety awareness.
- Conduct regular emergency drills and prepare emergency response plans.
- Ensure students and instructors are aware of emergency procedures.
- Transition to digital record-keeping for risk assessments, maintenance logs, and equipment checklists.
- Ensure that records are accessible and efficiently maintained.
- Manage the educational equipment in lecture halls, such as projectors, sound systems, and presentation tools.
- Ensure that lecture halls are in proper working condition, including seating, lighting, and ventilation.
- Regularly check and maintain the condition of lecture hall facilities.
- Establish feedback mechanisms for students and instructors to report concerns about labs and lecture halls.
- Implement improvements based on feedback to ensure a conducive environment for learning.
- Liaise with university suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of lab materials and equipment.
- Forward requests for new equipment or repairs in lecture halls and labs to the relevant suppliers.