Post-Quantum Cryptography and IoT Communications for Sustainable Urban Development

The rise of quantum computing poses a major threat to traditional encryption methods, potentially compromising the security of data that underpins critical smart city operations. As urban infrastructures increasingly rely on internet of things (IoT) systems for transportation, energy, public safety, and resource management, safeguarding these networks against quantum-enabled cyberattacks become essential for resilience and stability. Implementing post-quantum cryptographic solutions ensures that sensitive information remains protected, enabling cities to operate efficiently while maintaining public trust. Strengthening IoT security in this way not only addresses immediate cybersecurity risks but also supports the long-term sustainability and adaptability of urban environments. Post-Quantum Cryptography and IoT Communications for Sustainable Urban Development addresses the urgent need for secure IoT communications in smart city infrastructures by exploring quantum cryptographic solutions. It focuses on this crucial challenge by exploring state-of-the-art post-quantum cryptographic algorithms designed to handle quantum attacks and threats, thereby ensuring robust data security and integrity in urban IoT networks. Covering topics such as quantum-network attacks, smart urban ecosystems, and symmetric cryptography, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, researchers, engineers, technologists, city planners, and more.

Baghavathi Priya S. is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai. She received gold medal in M.Tech degree. She received Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. She has 26 years of experience in teaching and 14 years of experience in research. She has successfully supervised 09 research scholars. She has published around 68 research papers in various conferences and journals. She is the author of the book titled as Operating Systems. She has published 7 book chapters in IGI Global, CRC Press and Wiley Publications. She received best paper award in ICTIS 2015 at Ahmedabad and in CAASR International conference 2017 at Dubai. She received the award of Top 20 influential women educators in Tamil Nadu from the Academic Council of uLektz. She received Active participation woman award from CSI. She is a Life time member in CSI and IAENG.

Subha S. is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing Technologies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai. Previously she has served as Senior Assistant Professor for over 13 years and acted as Head in the Department of Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS) at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, India. She has done her undergraduate and postgraduate in Computer Science and Engineering and she pursued her Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering in Anna University, Chennai. She has 19 years of academic experience. She has presented many papers in National and International Conferences and published few papers in reputed Scopus indexed and SCI journals. She has published a book chapter in Wiley publications in the domain of Transfer Learning and published two patents. She has acted as resource person for online STTPs and FDPs during the pandemic period and handled offline sessions also in other colleges. Her area of interests includes Data Mining, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. She has done NPTEL certifications in machine learning, deep learning and data science. She is a member of Computer Society of India (CSI). She has organized many guest lectures and Faculty Development Programs in her college in association with CSI. Besides academics, she held the role of Coordinator for the Women Empowerment Cell of Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology.

S. Sountharrajan is an Associate Professor, Amrita School of Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus, where he also serves as the Chairperson, Department of Computer Science and Engineering. His academic and research contributions are extensive: he has published over 84 High quality journal papers which includes conference articles, and book chapters. Additionally, he has Edited 3 books covering a wide range of emerging technologies. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees from premier institutions in India. He has received research grants totaling ₹38 lakhs from renowned funding agencies such as the DST, AICTE, and ICMR. He is also a frequent keynote speaker and has delivered over 40+ invited talks at various academic and industry forums. He holds certifications from leading technology firms such as IBM and Dell EMC. His core areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing and Cloud Computing.

Suganya E. is an Assistant Professor with specialization in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, currently serving at Department of Information Technology, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai. She has authored over 42 research publications, including 33 international journal articles in reputed publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, IEEE, and Nature Scientific Reports. She is a Lifetime member of ISTE professional society. She has presented at 8 international conferences, edited 5 Books, authored 6 book chapters. She has also contributed to edited volumes on cybersecurity, IoT in agriculture, and green energy harvesting. She has successfully organized and coordinated numerous workshops, technical symposiums, hackathons, and outreach programs, inspiring students to engage in emerging technologies, innovation, and social impact projects. She also serves as the Coordinator of the IEEE WIE Affinity Group at SSN College of Engineering.