Welcome To KFUPM Physics

Welcome to the Department of Physics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. I invite you to explore our website where you can find information about our academic programs, courses, research activities, and faculty members. Physics has always been at the forefront of exploration. This is accomplished through cognitive enhancement by education transmitted through academic courses as well as carrying out research at the cutting-edge frontiers of human knowledge. The Physics department offer courses that are solidly based on the American system to meet international quality assurance requirements, which has placed the Department as a world-class regional center in a leading international institution. Our student body includes pure-physics students and double-major students, which reflects the interdisciplinary nature of our program. In addition, our research facilities span various fields of physics including condensed matter physics, lasers, materials research, magnetism and superconductivity, nuclear physics, and nonlinear and computational physics. Over the past five decades, our faculty members have conducted research using in-house facilities as well as collaborative research with national and international centers.

Mohammad Al-Kuhaili,
Professor & Chairman, Physics Department

Research and Academic activity statistics 2015 to 2021

3.1

Average Impact Factor Publications​

51

Patents

10042

Cumulative Citation Count​

452

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Magnetic Properties of MoS2 Using Density Functional Theory

Speaker:
Ms. Maryam Moutan
PhD Student Regular
Date: Monday, 07 April 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Bldg. 6/Room 125

Abstract:
This work focuses on investigating the magnetic properties of molybdenum disulfide, which is a promising material known for its remarkable properties. Using first-principles calculations. The transition from an indirect band gap in bulk to a direct band gap in monolayer MoS2 has profound implications for its application in semiconductors, optoelectronics, and energy-efficient devices. The calculations of pristine and doped MoS2 performed using Quantum ESPRESSO through density functional theory (DFT), we map the bands along high-symmetry k-paths. The results are visualized using python to present a detailed and clear representation of the material’s behavior. This work not only provides insight into the fundamental physics of MoS2 but also shed the light into its importance as an outstanding candidate for spintronics.

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Floquet Engineering: Driving Quantum Matter into Novel Topological and Non-Equilibrium Phases

Speaker:
Mr. Miftah Hadi Syahputra Anfa
PhD Student Regular
Date: Monday, 07 April 2025
Time: 11:15 a.m
Location: Bldg. 6/Room 125

Abstract:
Controlling condensed matter systems with time-periodic drives (Floquet engineering) enables real-time manipulation of electronic band structures, leading to novel non-equilibrium quantum phases. The theoretical understanding of such phenomena is provided by an extension of Bloch’s theorem to the time domain - Floquet theory. In this talk, we will explore the basic concepts of Floquet theory and discuss its role in modifying electronic states. We will also discuss examples such as light-induced topological insulators, Floquet-Weyl semimetals, and their potential applications.

SEMINAR
Charged Particles Capture Cross-Section by a Weakly Charged Schwarzschild Black Hole

Speaker:
Ms. Lana Almahdy
Masters Student Regular
Date: Monday, 07 April 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m
Location: Bldg. 6/Room 125

Abstract:
This study investigates the capture cross-section of charged particles by a weakly charged Schwarzschild black hole. The dependence of the maximum impact parameter for capture on the particle’s energy is analyzed numerically for different values of the electromagnetic coupling strength between the particle and the black hole. The capture cross-section is then calculated. The results demonstrate that, for ultra-relativistic particles, the capture cross-section remains independent of the electromagnetic coupling. Finally, the astrophysical implications of these findings are discussed.

 All faculty, researchers and students are invited to attend.

 

    Location and Time
  • 6/125

  • 07 Apr, 2025

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM