The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering organised a two-day workshop on electromagnetic field (EMF) measurement for students specialising in wireless communications and systems. The workshop was held as part of the Radiofrequency and Electromagnetic Field Measurement Project, in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the Environment Authority and SwiftBeam.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Majid bin Hamood Al-Maharbi, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, welcomed the participating students. He thanked the organisers and participating entities for their efforts in providing students with practical training and opportunities to develop their technical skills.

Fahad Al-Sabei, Business Development Manager at SwiftBeam, gave an overview of the company, including its profile, vision, mission, values, team and completed and ongoing projects. He highlighted SwiftBeam’s focus on engineering expertise and its team of graduates working across different fields.

SwiftBeam’s subject-matter experts and engineers delivered the technical training. The first day focused on the theoretical and technical foundations of radiofrequency EMF measurement. Sessions introduced the project’s objectives, scope and measurement approach, and covered EMF exposure assessment, measurement equipment, data collection and interpretation, with reference to the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 2020 guidelines on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields.

The second day focused on practical fieldwork at the students’ parking area near the College of Science. Under the supervision of SwiftBeam specialists, students used EMF measurement equipment, followed field measurement procedures, recorded data and interpreted the results. The exercise enabled them to apply the principles covered during the first day in a real-world setting.

Selected participants will also have the opportunity to join SwiftBeam’s Netics volunteer initiative, contributing to a national fixed broadband measurement activity in support of the TRA. Through the initiative, students can gain practical experience in telecommunications performance measurement while contributing to the assessment of broadband service quality in Oman.

The workshop reflects the College of Engineering’s continued efforts to connect academic learning with industry practice and national projects. Through collaboration with government entities and Omani technology companies, such initiatives provide students with practical experience and skills relevant to their future careers.