Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department

ENRG Program Bulletin 2023

The trimester academic degree plan was applied for one academic year 2022 - 2023. Currently, the department of mechanical and Energy Engineering returned to two-semester academic degree plan, starting from 2023 - 2024.

Overview

The Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department has the distinction of being the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region to offer the degree of Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering to address the emerging needs of the Kingdom in the Renewable Energy field in harmony with its Vision 2030.

Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department Vision

To serve as a proactive contributor to the country’s progress toward energy security and sustainable development under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department Mission

To provide education and training to serve the community by producing solution-oriented leadership and expert advice on energy issues of regional and national interest.

Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department Goals

The main goals of the program are that it will prepare graduates with the following attributes:

Able to engage with society to provide innovative, professional, and ethical solutions in the energy and other engineering fields.
Able to identify local and international energy issues and provide constructive solutions in a societal context.
Able to display leadership and initiative in advancing knowledge and technology in the energy and other engineering fields.

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives for the B.Sc. in Energy Engineering program reflect the mission of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University and Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department. The overall educational objective of the Energy Engineering program is to prepare graduates for careers in the renewable energy engineering profession and related disciplines, and/or receive an advanced graduate degree within three to five years from their graduation. Specifically, the expected professional accomplishments of the program graduates within five years from their graduation are that they will:

Pursue advanced studies in energy engineering or in other disciplines.
Meet or exceed the expectations of their employers in the energy engineering workplace, or in other professional careers.
Continue to learn and to adapt to evolving technology and changing career opportunities to serve community needs.

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes relate to the knowledge, skills, and competencies that the graduates of B.Sc. in Energy Engineering program will possess. Students graduating from this program should have:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Head of Department Message

On behalf of myself and my respected colleagues, we are pleased to welcome you in the Mechanical and Energy engineering department (ME) website at College of Engineering in Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU).

Today, we are witnessing great interest and direction from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to diversify the sources of energy production in order to preserve the environment and make the most of renewable energy sources, especially since the Kingdom has a leading position in the global energy industry. In addition, in light of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, several strategic initiatives have been supported, including the National Renewable Energy Program, which aims to increase the percentage of renewable energy production to approximately 50% of the total energy production by 2030. Herein lies the importance of the energy engineering program, as it contributes to the qualification of distinguished and creative engineers in the field of energy engineering, which are able to implement the aspirations and goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and contribute effectively to achieving them.

The Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department has the distinction of being the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region to offer the degree of Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering to address the emerging needs of the Kingdom in the Renewable Energy field in harmony with its Vision 2030. The College of Engineering (CoE) at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) is one of the unique colleges within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The CoE established its Fifth department, namely the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department in 2018. Currently, the department is offering only a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Energy engineering. The program is dedicated to male students only. The program was established by the decree of the University Council of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University on the 29th of Shaban 1439 (15th May 2018). It is geared towards preparing future graduates with the necessary and state-of-the-art knowledge, skills, and competencies to take up new challenges as the Kingdom embarks upon renewable energy production to fulfill its future energy needs via its Vision 2030. With the support of the leadership of our college and university, an estimated number of 60 distinguished graduates serves the public, and private institutes, international and national energy companies, in addition to, local and international research centers.

In conclusion, and on behalf of all employees, students of our department, we pledge and promise our beloved kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, our leadership, university, college, and students, to equip and deliver graduates who are knowledgeable, innovative, passion for science, with outstanding scientific and leadership skills.