Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing: Innovations for a Greener Future - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

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).

Professor Dr. Hakan Çalışkan 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 (ENÇES) Application and Research Center and also contributed to postgraduate education activities by establishing the Department of Energy and Environmental Sciences.

Dr. Zafar Said is currently working as a Distinguished Associate Professor in the
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the United Arab Emirates
University, UAE. He received his doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from
the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and completed his postdoctoral research at
Khalifa University, UAE. Dr. Said is a recognized leader in energy technology,
nanofluids, and sustainable energy. His major areas of interest include heat
transfer, solar energy systems, and advanced thermofluids. His research focuses on
battery thermal management, enhancement of solar collectors using nanofluids
and turbulators, and the development of stable nanorefrigerants and
nanolubricants. He also applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to
predict thermophysical properties and optimize energy systems. He is the recipient
of several prestigious awards, including the Khalifa Award for Education as
Distinguished University Professor (2025), the Future Pioneer Award in
Sustainability (2025), and Best Academic Research at the 13th Dubai Award for
Sustainable Transport (2024). He has also received the Research and Innovation
Award from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (2022) and First Place in
Scientific Research at the Excellence and Creative Engineering Award (2023) by the
Society of Engineers, UAE. In recognition of his contributions, he has been
consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the field of energy by
Elsevier BV and Stanford University. In addition to his academic duties, he actively
serves in editorial roles for several international journals and is a frequent keynote
speaker at global conferences.

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Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing: Innovations for a Greener Future explores the intersection of these two essential disciplines, underscoring the transformative potential of their integration in sculpting sustainable urban landscapes. By providing cutting-edge research, case studies, success stories, and practical guidance, this book facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration and inspires stakeholders to implement sustainable and innovative solutions. It illustrates how integrating smart cities and sustainable manufacturing can contribute to a greener future by investigating the role of emergent technologies, policy frameworks, business models, and collaborative approaches in attaining sustainable manufacturing practises in the context of smart cities. 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; Energy management and renewable resources, including renewable energy generation methods, energy storage technologies, and smart grid systems; and policy frameworks, regulations, and governance models that promote sustainable urban development and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly manufacturing practices. This book serves as an invaluable reference for industry professionals, researchers, students, and policymakers by equipping them with the knowledge, guidance, and inspiration needed to contribute to a greener future through the implementation of smart cities and sustainable manufacturing practices.