This essential resource covers a range of topics related to smart cities and sustainable manufacturing, including technologies for smart cities, such as IoT, AI, big data analytics, and sensor networks; sustainable infrastructure design, such as green buildings, energy-efficient transportation systems, and renewable energy integration; circular economy and waste management strategies; sustainable transportation initiatives such as intelligent transportation systems, electric mobility solutions, and shared mobility services, and much more.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction Overview of the book's objectives, scope, and relevance Definition and significance of smart cities and sustainable manufacturing in the context of a greener future Key challenges and opportunities in integrating smart cities and sustainable manufacturing practices The unique perspective of integrating smart cities and sustainable manufacturingSection 2: Foundations of Sustainable Manufacturing for Smart Cities Understanding smart cities: Concepts, principles, and components Principles and frameworks of sustainable manufacturing Interconnection between smart cities and sustainable manufacturing
Section 3: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Cities Internet of Things (IoT) and its role in smart cities and manufacturing Data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in optimizing resource utilization and sustainable practices. - Renewable energy integration, smart grids, energy efficiency, energy management systems and electrification in manufacturing Advanced sensors, monitoring, and control systems for environmental sustainability The potential role of blockchain technology in smart cities and sustainable manufacturing
Section 4: Sustainable Manufacturing Practices for Smart Cities Circular economy approaches in manufacturing processes and the role of design for circularity Sustainable supply chain management and responsible sourcing Waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery in manufacturing Lean and green manufacturing principles Innovation and technology transfer in sustainable manufacturing
Section 5: Smart City Infrastructure and Planning for Sustainability Sustainable urban planning and design principles Smart transportation systems, mobility solutions, and reducing carbon emissions Water management and conservation strategies Green building and sustainable architecture
Section 6: Policy and Governance for Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing Policy frameworks and regulations promoting sustainability in smart cities and manufacturing Public-private partnerships and collaboration for sustainable development Stakeholder engagement and community participation in decision-making Financing mechanisms and incentives for sustainable urban development Ethics and responsible innovation in smart cities and sustainable manufacturing
Section 7: Case Studies for Sustainable Manufacturing in Smart Cities Success Stories: Real-world examples and case studies of successful implementations Lessons from Failures: Challenges faced, lessons learned, and outcomes achieved in less successful implementations Best practices and innovative approaches in specific regions or industries
Section 8: Future Trends and Emerging Innovations Exploration of upcoming technologies and trends in smart cities and sustainable manufacturing Anticipating challenges and opportunities in future developments Role of research and innovation in shaping a greener future
Section 9: Conclusion and Roadmap for Action Summary of key findings, insights, and takeaways Call-to-action for stakeholders in driving smart cities and sustainable manufacturing Recommendations for policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and communities Future Research Directions: Suggestions for further research and investigation
Authors
Roshan Raman Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NorthCap University, India.Dr. Roshan Raman is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NorthCap University since July 2017. He completed his Ph.D. in alternative fuels and IC engines from Delhi Technological University (previously DCE). He has more than 9 years of teaching and research experience. He is a Member of the SAE and ASME professional society. His areas of interest are thermal engineering, IC engines, alternative fuels, HMT, RAC and renewable energy. He has supervised 1 M. Tech and 15 B.Tech. theses in various domains of mechanical engineering. He is Editor in various journals such as Heat Engines (specialty section of Frontiers in Thermal Engineering), Frontiers in Energy Research (SCIE), Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering (SCIE), International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Technology (IJTET), and International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD).
Hakan �aliskan Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics Division, Usak University, Turkey.Professor Dr. Hakan �aliskan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Usak University in Turkey. He received his BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics) at Pamukkale, Eskisehir Osmangazi, and Ege Universities in Turkey, respectively. He worked as a Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering of Kyung Hee University in Republic of Korea, as a Professor in the Teikyo University in Japan, and as a Researcher in University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech University) in Canada. He is an Assistant Editor/Guest Editor/Editorial Board member of 16 international journals. He is an editorial board member in 11 international journals and an active reviewer in more than 30. He established Usak University Energy, Environment and Sustainability (EN�ES) Application and Research Center and also contributed to postgraduate education activities by establishing the Department of Energy and Environmental Sciences.
Zafar Said Associate Professor, Department of Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Dr. Zafar Said is an Associate Professor with the Department of Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, UAE. He also serves as coordinator of the Functional Nanomaterials Synthesis Lab. Dr. Said completed his Ph.D. from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Masdar Institute, UAE, where he has also worked on industrial collaborative projects. Dr. Said works on renewable energy, energy and exergy analysis, solar energy, heat transfer, and nanofluids. He has published over 180 papers, 2 books, 20 book chapters, and 26 conference papers, with more than 15,000 citations, and was also ranked in the World's Top 2% Scientists in 2022, 2021 and 2020 by Elsevier and Stanford University in the field of Energy. He is ranked in the top 100 scientists in the United Arab Emirates and has secured more than 2 million AED in research grants. He has been honoured with several prestigious awards and is also serving as Editorial Board Member for several ISI Journals, as well as Guest Editor for several special issues.
