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SSEL LAB

The Smart Systems Engineering Lab (SSEL) aims at providing innovative solutions to societal and industrial challenges through cutting-edge research in IoT, Embedded Systems, Automation, Robotics, AI/ML, Fiber Optics, and 5G/6G technologies.

OBJECTIVES

  • Increase the lab's visibility and impact of the Smart Systems Engineering Lab.
  • Attract and retain top talent in Smart Systems Engineering Lab.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the Smart Systems Engineering Lab.
  • Publish and present research findings in high-quality and high-impact journals and conferences.
  • Promote a culture of producing publishable prototypes within the Smart Systems Engineering Lab.
  • Enhance the collaboration between the Smart Systems Engineering Lab and PSU research labs.
  • Secure internal or external funding to support the lab's research activities.
  • Empower students through active involvement in the lab’s research projects and activities.
  • Develop and implement a strategy to attract external collaborators from industry and academia.

VISION

To be a leading research lab at the forefront of innovation in smart systems engineering, empowering the development of cutting-edge technologies that transform industries, communities, and individuals' lives.

MISSION

  • Advance smart systems engineering through cutting-edge research in IoT, embedded systems, AI/ML, Robotics, and sustainable systems in alignment with PSU’s mission and Saudi Vision 2030.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration for innovative research in smart systems engineering.
  • Empower students through active involvement in research projects to develop their skills and contribute to the mission of the university in the field of smart systems engineer.

RESEARCH THEMES

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Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities

This theme combines the concepts of IoT and smart cities, focusing on the interconnectedness of devices, sensors, and systems in urban environments to enable efficient, data-driven management and improved quality of life.

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02

Optical Communications and 5G/6G Systems

This theme brings together the concepts of optical communication and next-generation wireless systems (5G/6G). It focuses on high-speed data transmission, connectivity, and advancements in wireless systems (5G/6G). It focuses on high-speed data transmission, connectivity, and advancements in wireless technology.

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Automation, Robotics, and AI

The lab focuses on developing advanced automation and robotics technologies for various applications, such as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, or agriculture. This theme combines automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It explores the integration of intelligent machines, robotics, and automation techniques to enhance productivity, efficiency, and decision-making processes.

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04

Emerging Technologies

This theme encompasses a convergence of technologies revolutionizing various sectors such as AI for telemedicine, environment monitoring sensors, wearable health monitoring devices, smart energy grids, and autonomous vehicles.

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