Program Overview

Program Details

The university program is dedicated to creating and deploying responsible energy-efficient solutions vital to preserving the economy and environment through scientific and applied research.

Applied Research Projects (EEARP)

EEARP is a research initiative for working to find ways to meet increasing demands for energy production, conservation, and efficiency. The research is focused on conducting detailed studies, assisting organizations to identify and calculate energy savings, waste reduction opportunities, and production enhancements. Highly-specialized applied research and development, scale-up and demonstration work conducted at the facilities aim at supporting the national need to create sustainable energy solutions now and for years to come.

Focus Areas

The program focuses on the following areas:

• Smart Buildings and Cities
• Energy Management System (EMS)
• Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) in Buildings
• Big Data Analytics
• Internet of Things (IoT) in buildings
• New Technologies like Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Industry 4.0
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Boiler-related problems
• Thermodynamic Analysis
• Process Simulations
• Power Applications Research
• Control and Intelligent Systems
• Energy Studies In Buildings
• Modern Heuristics Research

Research Centers

The university has various research centers, including:

• Interdisciplinary Research Centers (IRCs)
  • IRC for Advanced Materials
  • IRC for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics
  • IRC for Membranes and Water Security
  • IRC for Intelligent Secure Systems
  • IRC for Smart Mobility and Logistics
  • IRC for Refining and Advanced Chemicals
  • IRC for Sustainable Energy Systems
  • IRC for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management
  • IRC for Construction and Building Materials
  • IRC for Communication Systems and Sensing
  • IRC for Finance and Digital Economy
  • Center for Integrative Petroleum Research
  • IRC for Aviation and Space Exploration
  • IRC for Industrial Nuclear Energy
  • IRC for Biosystems and Machines
• Applied Research Centers (ARCs)
  • ARC for Environment and Marine Studies
  • ARC for Metrology, Standards, and Testing
  • ARC for Nonprofit and Social Development
  • Petroleum Conversion Research Center
• Joint Research Centers (JRCs)
  • SDAIA-KFUPM Joint Research Center for Artificial Intelligence
  • KACST Center for Energy Efficiency
  • KACARE Center for Energy Research

Research Support

The university provides research support through:

• Deanship of Research
• Core Research Facilities

Consortia

The university is part of the following consortia:

• Consortium for a Sustainable Future
• Consortium for Hydrogen Future

Programs

The university offers various programs, including:

• Education, Training, and Short Courses
• Assessments Program
• Standards and Policy Development
• Applied Research Projects
• Collaborations

Services

The university provides the following services:

• Energy Audit Projects
• Training and Capacity Building