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Bilal Khan
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Fully Funded Thesis-Based MS and PhD Positions in Advanced Control and Automation at KFUPM King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Saudi Arabia
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Electrical Engineering
Funding
Fully funded support includes full tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, medical insurance, international conference support, and annual airfare.
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Country
Saudi Arabia
University
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
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About this position
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is inviting applications for fully funded thesis-based Master’s and PhD research positions in the Control and Instrumentation Engineering Department in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
The research focuses on advanced control technologies, including model predictive control, nonlinear control theory, multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning control, and advanced control and automation. Students will undertake thesis-based research addressing challenging problems in control systems and intelligent automation.
The opportunity is suited to graduates from control engineering, electrical engineering, and electrical and computer engineering backgrounds who want to develop research expertise in modern control methods. The research environment is based within KFUPM’s Control and Instrumentation Engineering Department and connects graduate study with emerging approaches in automation, learning-based control, and coordinated systems.
Funding details
Fully funded support includes full tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, medical insurance, international conference support, and annual airfare.
What's required
Applicants must hold a BS or MS degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical and Computer Engineering, have a strong academic record with a CGPA of at least 3.5/4.0, and meet KFUPM/CGIS admission and English-language requirements. Research publications are an advantage.
How to apply
Submit the interest form by 30 November 2026 for initial review. Then submit the official application through CGIS between 5 November and 15 December 2026; the final application deadline is 15 December 2026. Both steps are required, and the interest form does not replace the CGIS application.
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Research Interests
Control System
Energy Engineering
Model Predictive Control
Electrical Engineering
Smart Grid Technology
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