KFUPM-Japanese KFUPM-Japanese University/Industry Collaboration: University/Industry Collaboration: A
quick tour of possibilities at KFUPM
Presented at
Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME)
ByDr. Sadiq M. Sait
Director, Information Technology CenterProfessor, Computer Engineering Department
King Fahd University of Petroleum & MineralsDhahran, Saudi Arabia
17th January, 2006
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Talk OutlineTalk Outline
Part I: About KFUPM Part II Research in College of
Computer Sciences & Engineering Part III: University–Industry
Collaboration via Science Park Discussion
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About KFUPM (Part I)
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About KFUPMAbout KFUPM King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM),
was officially established by a Royal Decree in 1963. It is an autonomous institution administratively attached to the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)
The University is located in Dhahran, about 20 Kilometers from Dammam in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
The University offers Undergraduate, Master and Doctoral Programs in various fields of Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting and Management Information System, and Master of City & Regional Planning Program
The University offers UnderGraduate/Graduate Programs in 21 disciplines in the above majors
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Campus ViewCampus View
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Campus ViewCampus View
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Campus ViewCampus View
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Academic OrganizationsAcademic Organizations
It has the following six Academic Colleges: – College of Computer Sciences & Engineering– College of Engineering Sciences– College of Applied Engineering– College of (Basic) Sciences– College of Environmental Design, and – College of Industrial Management
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Academic BuildingsAcademic Buildings
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Computing Facilities & ITC Computing Facilities & ITC
The University’s Information Technology Center (ITC) is the primary facility at KFUPM that provides computing support for education, research, and administrative applications to the University community
In addition, the University has 10s of PC labs and state-of-the-art computing facilities (such as Sun Workstations, Solaris lab, NEXT Machines, Java Stations, etc.)
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Information Technology Information Technology CenterCenter
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Research Facilities Research Facilities The University has a modern Library:
– It has online access to more than 400 International Databases
– Over 350,000 volumes of books and periodicals – Approximately 25,000 films, cassettes, and other media
items– A research report collection comprising more than
486,000 microfiche KFUPM has also a Research Institute, which is
actively engaged in contract research with industry and governmental agencies
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Research InstituteResearch Institute
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TeachingTeaching The University maintains an extensive textbook
acquisition system to ensure that only the latest books are used in teaching
Faculty (regular/adjunct) is multinational (from over 40 countries)
The medium of instruction is English Teaching methods, curricula, and administration are
largely designed in accordance with reputable international standards
Our programs are accredited by ABET/EC2000 & AACSB Other facilities such as Cafeteria, Clinic, Recreation
Center are also available in the University to serve the Community (a university town)
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On-Campus ServicesOn-Campus Services
Central Services– Projects & Maintenance– Housing & Office services– KFUPM Press & Educational Aids– Food services– KFUPM Medical Center– Safety & Security Department– Administrative services– Recreational facilities
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Glimpses of KFUPMGlimpses of KFUPM
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Graduate ProgramsGraduate Programs Deanship of Graduate Studies at KFUPM
offers Graduate Programs leading to: – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Master of Science (MS) – Master of Engineering (ME) – Master of City & Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) – Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Master of Accounting (M.Acct) – Master of Medical Physics (M. Med. Phys) – Master of Environmental Sciences (M. Env. Sci) – Master of Science in Geosciences (M. Sc. in Geos) – Master of Geosciences (M. Geos)
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Graduate Admission SupportGraduate Admission Support All admitted graduate students (satisfying a
certain criteria) receive the following benefits:– Free tuition – A monthly stipend to cover living expenses – Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria – Essential medical care – Free furnished air conditioned bachelor housing – Free textbooks– Support for Conference Attendance – A prepaid air passage for initial travel to Dammam at the start of
the contract. and return ticket after his completion of the Degree – An opportunity to participate along with the University faculty in
the Research and Book-writing Projects funded by the University
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Research in College of Computer Sciences and Engineering (Part II)
Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Department Department
Research ProfileResearch Profile
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Computer Engineering Computer Engineering FacultyFaculty
20 Professorial Rank faculty members– 2 Full Professor– 2 Associate Professor– 16 Assistant Professor
6 lecturers
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COE Research AreasCOE Research Areas Data Communications & Computer Networks Computer Applications: Robotics, Interfacing,
Data acquisition, Machine learning, Data Mining
Digital Design Automation & VLSI System Design & Test
Computer Architecture & Parallel Processing Computer Arithmetic & Cryptography
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Current Research Projects: Data Current Research Projects: Data Communications & Networks Communications & Networks
Wireless Multi-hop Voice over IP over WiFi using Client-Server UDP (user datagram protocol)
Mobile Patient using sensor network Wireless Local Area Networks Integration for
Mobile Networks Operators Radio Resource Management and QoS
Control for Wireless Integrated Services Networks
Engineering Modern Iterative Heuristics to Solve Hard Computer Network Design Problems
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Current Research Projects: Current Research Projects: Computer ApplicationsComputer Applications
Design of a wireless safety system for smart kitchen
Predicting log properties from seismic data using abductive networks
Design of an Intelligent Tele-robotic System
Designing and building a mobile emergency warning system for patients under health care
Context aware energy management system
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Current Research Projects: DA, & Current Research Projects: DA, & VLSI System Design & TestVLSI System Design & Test
Parallelization of Iterative Heuristics for Low Power VLSI Standard Cell Placement using Cluster of PCs
Efficient Test Relaxation Based Static Test Compaction Techniques for Combinational and Sequential Circuits
Efficient Data Compression Techniques for Testing SoCs
Segmented Addressable Scan Architecture for Effective Test Data Compression
Multi-objective Finite State Machine Encoding using Non-Deterministic Evolutionary Algorithms targeting area, low power and testability
Design and Implementation of Scalable Interconnect Efficient LDPC Error Correcting Codes
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Relationship to R&D Relationship to R&D COE Department has faculty experienced in VLSI
Design Two books in the area of iterative algorithms and
VLSI Design have been authored by the department faculty
The Technology Center being proposed in RI will have the state-of-art tools and equipment
Faculty and students currently interested in HPC and parallelization of heuristics can work together to address industrial and real-world problems
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Other COE Research Projects Other COE Research Projects
Computer Arithmetic & Cryptography – High-Performance Arithmetic for Cryptographic Applications– Design of efficient integrated circuits for the inverse
computation in different finite fields– Design of Elliptic Curve Cryptography Architectures using
parallel multipliers– Secure reliable storage system– Design, Analysis, and FPGA prototyping of High-Performance
Arithmetic for Cryptographic Applications
Information and Computer Information and Computer
Science Department Science Department Research ProfileResearch Profile
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Information and Computer Information and Computer Science FacultyScience Faculty
25 Professorial Rank faculty members– 1 Full Professor– 5 Associate Professors– 19 Assistant Professors
2 PhD. Holders– 1 Instructor– 1 Lecturer
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ICS Research ProjectsICS Research Projects Operating Systems
– Natural Language Voice Interface for Controlling Audio-Video equipment
– Multi-agent based eCommerce as an integration technology for the next generation Web
Software Engineering– Investigating Design Quality Characteristics for
Refactoring and Refactoring To Patterns Using Software Metrics
– Measuring Architectural Stability in Object Oriented Systems
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Other ICS Research Projects: Other ICS Research Projects:
Education and eLearning– Building Computer-Adaptive Testing Using
Reinforcement Learning – Critical thinking skills in Computer Science
curriculum– Technology-Based Education in KFUPM
Database Systems– Integrating XML documents– Query optimization in XML databases
Computer Algorithms– Two-way linear probing with reassignments– Limit laws for sums of functions of sub-graphs of
random graphs.
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Embedded System Design Embedded System Design
The main research components here will require skills in HW/SW Co-Design (since embedded controllers are implemented as mixed systems, HW for performance and SW for flexibility)
Phases of design can be basically reduced to constrained NP-hard optimization problem
Expertise is available in partitioning, co-design, OS, HW Design, Optimization, etc.
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University – Industry Collaboration via Science Park
(Part III)
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OutlineOutline
Mission of the University
Strategic Plan of KFUPM Science Park
Progress and Status
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Mission of the University Mission of the University
A Balance between three key elements:A Balance between three key elements:
• Generation of new knowledgeGeneration of new knowledge• Passing on this knowledge to future Passing on this knowledge to future
generationsgenerations• Serving the needs of industry Serving the needs of industry
(business) and community(business) and community
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Methods for Supporting Methods for Supporting Knowledge-Based Business Knowledge-Based Business
• Science CitiesScience Cities
• TechnopolisTechnopolis
• High Technology Industrial ParksHigh Technology Industrial Parks
• Science & Research ParksScience & Research Parks
• Business IncubatorsBusiness Incubators
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Plan of KFUPM Science ParkPlan of KFUPM Science Park
The Vision of the ParkThe Mission of the ParkObjectivesScience Park SiteBenefits to KFUPMBenefits to Tenants (Japanese Companies)Success Factors
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Vision of the ParkVision of the Park
To make a significant contribution to the wealth & welfare of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the development of knowledge-based companies
Keywords: Closer ties and enduring links between academia and industry
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Mission of the ParkMission of the Park
• To develop a financially self-sustaining entity at KFUPM
• Development of an entrepreneurial culture
• Provision of space in the incubator and science park, and creation of self-sustaining facilities
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ObjectivesObjectives
Providing an opportunity for national and Int’l organizations to enhance their business opportunities in the field of petroleum and IT
Utilizing the Kingdom’s industrial and market strengths in Petroleum and IT sector
Commercialization of University research
Providing incubator programs to young Saudis, and promoting emerging small-businesses
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Modes of Participation in Modes of Participation in Science ParkScience Park
• Single-unit building
• Multi-tenant building
• Incubator building
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KASP SITEKASP SITE
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Chronology of EventsChronology of Events
KFUPM Science Park Project Committee Formed:19/05/2002
Conceptual Plan Prepared:15/09/2002
Foundation Stone by HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz: 20/10/2002
Project Awarded for Layout/Infrastructure Planning:
09/04/2003
Schlumberger Building Construction Ending: 01/10/2005
Incubator Program Launched: 01/06/2005 Intel to Open a Technology Center at KFUPM:
01/02/2006
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What is in there for KFUPM?What is in there for KFUPM?
Joint research projects
Sharing of university laboratories
Custom-designed courses for tenants
Tenant staff in graduate programs
Adjunct appointments of industry experts in the University
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KFUPM Research Strengths?KFUPM Research Strengths?
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Benefits to Tenant FirmsBenefits to Tenant Firms
Tenant companies can have a significant point of presence in the oil producing region
Tenant companies can enhance their business opportunities in the region
Availability of a skilled work-force pool from the student body, faculty members, and researchers
Opportunity for commercial deployment of University’s intellectual property
Access to the University’s facilities, i.e., research facilities, library, computer center, etc
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KFUPM Pilot and Demonstration KFUPM Pilot and Demonstration PlantsPlants
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KFUPM LaboratoriesKFUPM Laboratories
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Critical Success FactorsCritical Success Factors
Planning, leadership, commitment, & involvement of everyone, for the effective implementation of the plan
Close interaction between the tenant firms and the University
A clear management structure, with a Park Manager appointed at an early stage
Preference to companies in all areas of strength of the University (such as Petroleum, IT, and others)
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Progress/StatusProgress/Status
1. What to Expect?
2. Major Companies Involved in KFUPM
3. Current and potential tenants of Science Park
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What to Expect?What to Expect?
University will be surrounded by some of the world’s leading technology companies
Industry participation in academia
The University will build on its current strengths due to proximity with industry
Research & teaching programs will concentrate on modern high-technology
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Major Companies Collaborating Major Companies Collaborating with KFUPMwith KFUPM
SABIC Saudi Aramco Schlumberger, USA Japan Cooperation Center Petroleum Ciba, Switzerland Others
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International Companies in International Companies in KASPKASP
Schlumberger (Construction is nearing completion) CIBA Specialty Chemicals, Switzerland Japan Cooperation Council for Petroleum Intel/KFUPM agree to open a technology center Letters of Intent received:
– Cytec, The Netherlands– WIPRO, India– Institute Francais du Petrole (IFP), France– Membrana, Germany– DevCorp Int’l, Bahrain– Others
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Proposal for Funding & FinanceProposal for Funding & Finance
Given its ideal location and the explicit returns for the industry, the KASP-KFUPM Company is being formed with participation from: KFUPM Private Investments (Venture Capital) Saudi major companies (Saudi Aramco, SABIC,
possibly others) The University would be responsible for
establishment of standards for leasing, while the operation, maintenance and construction would be the responsibility of the KASP-KFUPM Company
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Governance & ManagementGovernance & Management
For effective management and governance, KASP-KFUPM Company will be formed based on the collaboration between three major parties:
– University: knowledge and resources– Industry: financing and R&D– Government: regulations and incentives
The Park will be managed as a commercial enterprise by a Park Manager, who heads the management team, and will be overseen by the Board of Directors of KASP-KFUPM
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Finally….Finally….
The Science Park will provide a platform for exploration and take-off of Japanese businesses
University will provide the Land, Infrastructure support, etc., at nominal price
Venture Capital and other similar support is available in the Kingdom
The park will give the Japanese companies an opportunity to open their businesses to Saudi markets
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Finally….Finally….
The Science park is a strong statement of KFUPM’s determination to maintain its high standards.
The initiative will couple the University with industry, and will create an environment with vast potential for joint technological R&D and enhancement of business opportunities for tenant companies.
At the Science-Park, companies conduct research independently for their own motives, by their own researchers, utilizing their own facilities, and may involve University researchers & facilities, without intervention of University
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Contact InfoContact Info
Dr. Sadiq M. SaitMember, KFUPM Science Park (KASP)
CommitteeKFUPM No. 673, Dhahran 31261, Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 3 860-1099, Fax: +966 3 860 3955Email: [email protected]: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/sciencepark
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Thank you Thank you
