Welcome to Control & Instrumentation Engineering (CIE) Department

We are very delighted that you are here reading these lines about the Department of Control & Instrumentation Engineering, home for excellence in education, research, and strong relationship with the local industry. The Automation and Control option was first introduced as part of the System Engineering Program in 1984. It underwent several revisions and in 2009, it was developed into a full program called Control and Instrumentation System Engineering (CISE). Finally, in July 2021, the Control and Instrumentation Engineering department was established. The department offers BS program in Control and Instrumentation Engineering and MS and PhD programs in System Control Engineering. The offered programs meet international standards in terms of level and contents. We encourage ambitious undergraduate and postgraduate students to join us.

CIE Dept News and Events

Seminar on "Feedback Linearization for Nonlinear Heave Control of an Underwater Vehicle" by Mr. Yussif Atta, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Feedback Linearization for Nonlinear Heave Control of an Underwater Vehicle" by Mr. Yussif Atta, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

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Dec. 3, 2025 - Dec. 3, 2025

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Optimized Fractional-Order PID Controller for Temperature Regulation of CSTH" by Mr. Abdulaziz Alaswadi, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Optimized Fractional-Order PID Controller for Temperature Regulation of CSTH" by Mr. Abdulaziz Alaswadi, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Dec. 3, 2025 - Dec. 3, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Robust Voltage Regulation in Time-Delay DC Islanded Microgrids Using LMI Techniques" by Mr. Mohannad Alamery, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Robust Voltage Regulation in Time-Delay DC Islanded Microgrids Using LMI Techniques" by Mr. Mohannad Alamery, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Dec. 3, 2025 - Dec. 3, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Intelligent Framework for Predictive Maintenance of Power System Assets (Renewable Energy Plants)" by Dr. Md Shafiullah, Asst.Prof. of CIE Dept

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Intelligent Framework for Predictive Maintenance of Power System Assets (Renewable Energy Plants)" by Dr. Md Shafiullah, Asst.Prof. of CIE Dept.

22-119

Dec. 1, 2025 - Dec. 1, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Approaching Multi-Manual Geometric based Control For Flying End Effectors on the Port-Hamiltonian Framework: A Review" by Mr. Muhammed Abdurrauf, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Approaching Multi-Manual Geometric based Control For Flying End Effectors on the Port-Hamiltonian Framework: A Review" by Mr. Muhammed Abdurrauf, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Nov. 26, 2025 - Nov. 26, 2025

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Antenna Azimuth Position Control System using Cascade PID Controller" by Mr. Wagdi Fuad Saeed Abdo, A Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Antenna Azimuth Position Control System using Cascade PID Controller" by Mr. Wagdi Fuad Saeed Abdo, A Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Nov. 26, 2025 - Nov. 26, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "fNIRS-Driven Explainable AI for Robust Mental Fatigue Classification in Human-Robot Collaboration" by Ms. Boutheina Abdelhak, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "fNIRS-Driven Explainable AI for Robust Mental Fatigue Classification in Human-Robot Collaboration" by Ms. Boutheina Abdelhak, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Nov. 26, 2025 - Nov. 26, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Deep Reinforcement Learning in Robotics Applications" by Dr. Hussein Bin Samma, an Affiliate of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites of all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Deep Reinforcement Learning in Robotics Applications" by Dr. Hussein Bin Samma, an Affiliate of CIE Dept.

22-125

Nov. 20, 2025 - Nov. 20, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "System Identification of 3-DOF Quadcopter using Transfer Function Estimation & Feedforward NNs" by Mr. Khubaib Ahmad, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "System Identification of 3-DOF Quadcopter using Transfer Function Estimation & Feedforward NNs" by Mr. Khubaib Ahmad, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Nov. 19, 2025 - Nov. 19, 2025

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Modelling and Control of Quadcopter Attitude Dynamics in an Inverted Pendulum Configuration" by Mr. Ahmed Abdelrazeq, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Modelling and Control of Quadcopter Attitude Dynamics in an Inverted Pendulum Configuration" by Mr. Ahmed Abdelrazeq, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

22-125

Nov. 19, 2025 - Nov. 19, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Safe Decision and Control for Trusted Intelligent Autonomy" by Dr. Hassan ALMubarak, Asst.Prof. of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Safe Decision and Control for Trusted Intelligent Autonomy" by Dr. Hassan ALMubarak, Asst.Prof. of CIE Dept.

22-125

Oct. 15, 2025 - Oct. 15, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Reverse Engineering the LQR Controller to Find an Equivalence with PID Controller" by Dr. Ali Nasir, Asst. Prof. of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on "Reverse Engineering the LQR Controller to Find an Equivalence with PID Controller" by Dr. Ali Nasir, Asst. Prof. of CIE Dept.

22-119

Oct. 7, 2025 - Oct. 7, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "An Introduction to Systems Biology" by Dr. Aamer Bhatti, a Professor of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "An Introduction to Systems Biology" by Dr. Aamer Bhatti, a Professor of CIE Dept.

22-119

Oct. 2, 2025 - Oct. 2, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Image and AI-guided Robots for Minimally Invasive Surgery" by Dr. Momen Abayazid, Assoc. Prof. of CIE Dept

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Image and AI-guided Robots for Minimally Invasive Surgery" by Dr. Momen Abayazid, Assoc. Prof. of CIE Dept

22-125

Oct. 1, 2025 - Oct. 1, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Shaping the Future : The Evolution of Mechatronics Education in Canada" by Dr. Farid Golnaraghi, Professor of Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and graduate students to Seminar on "Shaping the Future : The Evolution of Mechatronics Education in Canada" by Dr. Farid Golnaraghi, Professor of School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada.

24-120

Aug. 27, 2025 - Aug. 27, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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MS Defense on "Multi-Robot Socially Aware Navigation with Deep Reinforcement Learning" by Mr. Ibrahim Kabir

CIE Dept. and CGIS invite all faculty, researchers and students to MS Defense on "Multi-Robot Socially Aware Navigation with Deep Reinforcement Learning" by Mr. Ibrahim Kabir

22-119

May 20, 2025 - May 20, 2025

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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Seminar on “Optimizing PV-Based Vehicle-to-Grid Systems with Intelligent Control: A Comparative Study of Neuro-Fuzzy and ANN-Based Approaches” by Mr. Mazen Mohamed

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on “Optimizing PV-Based Vehicle-to-Grid Systems with Intelligent Control: A Comparative Study of Neuro-Fuzzy and ANN-Based Approaches” by Mr. Mazen Mohamed

22-127

May 14, 2025 - May 14, 2025

3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Seminar on “Variable Exponent Fixed-Time Optimized Sliding Mode for Quadrotor Attitude Control” by Mr. Abdullah Abushokor

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on “Variable Exponent Fixed-Time Optimized Sliding Mode for Quadrotor Attitude Control” by Mr. Abdullah Abushokor

22-127

May 14, 2025 - May 14, 2025

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Seminar on “Mapping the Future: A Technical Comparison of Hector SLAM, G-Mapping, RTAB-Map, and Cartographer” by Mr. Sajjad A Mahmoud

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on “Mapping the Future: A Technical Comparison of Hector SLAM, G-Mapping, RTAB-Map, and Cartographer” by Mr. Sajjad A Mahmoud

22-127

May 14, 2025 - May 14, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on “Adaptive GWO-Based Controller for a Lower Limb Rehabilitation Device” by Mr. Muhammad Yusuf

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and students to Seminar on “Adaptive GWO-Based Controller for a Lower Limb Rehabilitation Device” by Mr. Muhammad Yusuf

22-127

May 14, 2025 - May 14, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on “Control Techniques for Loco-Manipulation in Quadruped Robots: A Comprehensive Review” by Mr. MD Hafizur Rahman

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on “Control Techniques for Loco-Manipulation in Quadruped Robots: A Comprehensive Review” by Mr. MD Hafizur Rahman

22-119

May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Seminar on “Agile Quadcopter Flight in Constrained and Tight Environments: A Survey of Modeling, Perception, Planning, Control, Simulation, and Hardware with Emerging Research Directions” by Mr. Ziad Shoeib

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on “Agile Quadcopter Flight in Constrained and Tight Environments: A Survey of Modeling, Perception, Planning, Control, Simulation, and Hardware with Emerging Research Directions” by Mr. Ziad Shoeib

22-119

May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on “Perturbation-Resilient Position Tracking of a Two-Link Robotic Manipulator via FOPID and SMC Control” by Mr. Mubarak Badamasi Aremu

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on “Perturbation-Resilient Position Tracking of a Two-Link Robotic Manipulator via FOPID and SMC Control” by Mr. Mubarak Badamasi Aremu

22-119

May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on “AI-Driven Smart Water Pipeline Networks for Cognitive Cities: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability” by Mr. Fawaz Babajide Aremu

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on “AI-Driven Smart Water Pipeline Networks for Cognitive Cities: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability” by Mr. Fawaz Babajide Aremu

22-119

May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on “From LQR to Reinforcement Learning: A Study on Four-Tank System Control” by Mr. Mark Abdelmesh

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on “From LQR to Reinforcement Learning: A Study on Four-Tank System Control” by Mr. Mark Abdelmesh

22-119

May 12, 2025 - May 12, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Invitation to CIE EXPO 2025 Award Competition

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MS Thesis Defense on "Advanced Frequency Stabilization Framework for Multi-Area Renewable Energy Grids with EV Aggregator Support: A Multi-Stage Control Perspective" by Mr. Muhammad Inshal Shahzad

CGIS and CIE Dept. invite all faculty, researchers and students to MS Thesis Defense on "Advanced Frequency Stabilization Framework for Multi-Area Renewable Energy Grids with EV Aggregator Support: A Multi-Stage Control Perspective" by Mr. Muhammad Inshal Shahzad

24-178

May 7, 2025 - May 7, 2025

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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MS Thesis Defense on "Formation Control of Wheeled Mobile Robots with Fault-Tolerance Capabilities" by Mr. Muhammad Shahab

CGIS and CIE Dept. invite all faculty, researchers and students to MS Thesis Defense on "Formation Control of Wheeled Mobile Robots with Fault-Tolerance Capabilities" by Mr. Muhammad Shahab

24-135

May 7, 2025 - May 7, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Seminar on "Sliding Mode Control Strategies for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)" by Mr. Abdullah Ajasa

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Sliding Mode Control Strategies for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)" by Mr. Abdullah Ajasa

22-125

May 6, 2025 - May 6, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Introductions to Embedded Systems" by Ms. Rawan ALNawasrah

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Introductions to Embedded Systems" by Ms. Rawan ALNawasrah

22-125

May 6, 2025 - May 6, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "A Novel Ensemble Learning Method Using Majority-Based Voting Of Multiple Selective Decision Trees" by Mr. Tasnemul Hasan Nehal

CIE Dept. invites all faculties, researchers, and graduate students to Seminar on "A Novel Ensemble Learning Method Using Majority-Based Voting Of Multiple Selective Decision Trees" by Mr. Tasnemul Hasan Nehal

24-180

May 5, 2025 - May 5, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "The Application of Koopman Operator Theory in Robotic Manipulation and Control" by Mr. Mohamed MohamedAhmed

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to attend Seminar on "The Application of Koopman Operator Theory in Robotic Manipulation and Control" by Mr. Mohamed MohamedAhmed. a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

24-180

May 5, 2025 - May 5, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Investigation of a Quasi-Integral Sliding Mode Control for a Nonlinear Maglev Experimental System" by Ms. Hamna Malik, a PhD student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to attend Seminar on "Investigation of a Quasi-Integral Sliding Mode Control for a Nonlinear Maglev Experimental System" by Ms Hamna Malik, a PhD student of CIE Dept.

22-127

April 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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PhD Dissertation Defense on "Intelligent Control of Bionic Hand Based on Electromyography and Pattern Recognition" by Ali Alramadhan

24-165

April 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025

11 a.m. - noon

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CIE Club Event "From Curiosity to Creation: R & D In The Kingdom's Vision"

24-121

April 16, 2025 - April 16, 2025

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Opportunities & Challenges of Undergraduate Research: Recent Developments at KFUPM" by Dr. MD Shafiullah, Assistant Professor of the CIE Dept.

The CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to Seminar on "Opportunities & Challenges of Undergraduate Research: Recent Developments at KFUPM" by Dr. MD Shafiullah, Assistant Professor of the CIE Dept.

22-127

April 16, 2025 - April 16, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Closed Loop Model for Regulatory Authorities" by Dr. Mansour ALDajani

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students to Seminar on "Closed Loop Model for Regulatory Authorities" by Dr. Mansour ALDajani

Online via MS Teams Meeting ID: 395 827 161 501 Passcode: F9Bc3ji6

March 19, 2025 - March 19, 2025

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Enhanced Optical Transitions in Photovoltaic Materials for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion" by Dr. Muhammad Gulzar (Assoc. Prof. CIE Dept.) and Mr. Ghiyas Anwar (Visiting Grad. Student)

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students to Seminar on "Enhanced Optical Transitions in Photovoltaic Materials for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion" by Dr. Muhammad Gulzar (Assoc. Prof. CIE Dept.) and Mr. Ghiyas Anwar (Visiting Grad. Student)

Building 22 Room 127

Feb. 19, 2025 - Feb. 19, 2025

2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Unprecedented Optimum Cascaded FOPID-TFOID Controller for Frequency Regulation of Electric Vehicle-Integrated Power System" by Dr. Muhammad Gulzar (Assoc. Prof. of CIE Dept.) and Ms. Maira Naz (Visiting Grad. Student)

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and graduate students to Seminar on "Unprecedented Optimum Cascaded FOPID-TFOID Controller for Frequency Regulation of Electric Vehicle-Integrated Power System" by Dr. Muhammad Gulzar (Assoc. Prof. of CIE Dept.) and Ms. Maira Naz (Visiting Grad. Student)

Building 22 Room 127

Feb. 19, 2025 - Feb. 19, 2025

2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

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Seminar on "LQR-PID Controller Design for a Biomechanical Model of Human Postural Control" by Prof. Kamran Iqbal, Professor of Electrical and Computer Eng. at Univ. of Arkansas

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and graduate students to Seminar on "LQR-PID Controller Design for a Biomechanical Model of Human Postural Control" by Prof. Kamran Iqbal, Professor of Electrical and Computer Eng. at the Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA.

Building 22 Room 127

Feb. 5, 2025 - Feb. 5, 2025

3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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MS Thesis Defense on "Advance Deep Learning Framework for Predictive Maintenance of Renewable Energy Plants" by Mr. Abdulbasit Hassan, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to MS Thesis Defense on "Advance Deep Learning Framework for Predictive Maintenance of Renewable Energy Plants" by Mr. Abdulbasit Hassan, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

Building 22 Room 132

Dec. 23, 2024 - Dec. 23, 2024

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Event-Triggered Based Control of Robotic Arm Under Denial of Service" by Mr. Jamilu Umar Yahaya, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and graduate students to Seminar on "Event-Triggered Based Control of Robotic Arm Under Denial of Service" by Mr. Jamilu Umar Yahaya, a Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

Building 22 room 134

Dec. 18, 2024 - Dec. 18, 2024

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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MS Thesis Defense on "Optimizing Multi-Drone Flight Paths in Mountainous Terrain Using Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony and Genetic Algorithms" by Mr. Ahmed Abu Baker, Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers and students to MS Thesis Defense on "Optimizing Multi-Drone Flight Paths in Mountainous Terrain Using Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony and Genetic Algorithms" by Mr. Ahmed Abu Baker, Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

Building 22 Room 127

Dec. 18, 2024 - Dec. 18, 2024

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Maximum Power Point Tracking of PV System Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System and Model Reference Adaptive Control" by Mr. Noman Bashir, Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students to Seminar on "Maximum Power Point Tracking of PV System Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System and Model Reference Adaptive Control" by Mr. Noman Bashir, Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

Building 22 Room 134

Dec. 11, 2024 - Dec. 11, 2024

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Seminar on "Online Reinforcement Learning Control for Load Frequency in Power Systems" by Mr. Yousif ALWajih, A Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students to Seminar on "Online Reinforcement Learning Control for Load Frequency in Power Systems" by Mr. Yousif ALWajih, A Graduate Student of CIE Dept.

Building 22 Room 134

Dec. 11, 2024 - Dec. 11, 2024

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Seminar on "Attitude Modelling and Real-Time Robust Control of a 3-DoF Quadcopter UAV Test Bench" by Dr. Sarvat M. Ahmad, Associate Professor of CIE Dept

CIE Dept. invites all faculty, researchers, and graduate students to Seminar on "Attitude Modelling and Real-Time Robust Control of a 3-DoF Quadcopter UAV Test Bench" by Dr. Sarvat M. Ahmad, Associate Professor of CIE Dept.

Building 22 Room 134

Dec. 10, 2024 - Dec. 10, 2024

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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