The Role of Smart Technology and Industry 4.0 in Shaping Smart Cities

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-998511-40-2
Verlag: Apple Academic Press

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

In an era characterized by rapid technological breakthroughs and urbanization, the integration of smart technology into urban development and industrial operations has become essential. This new book presents specialized knowledge and examines how smart technologies profoundly impact the restructuring of urban areas and industrial sectors. It explores the use of a number of advanced technologies, such as IoT, AI, big data analytics, machine learning, robots, and cloud computing to develop more efficient, sustainable, and livable urban environments. The book not only goes into the technical dimensions of smart cities and Industry 4.0 but also examines the associated social, ethical, and policy ramifications.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kandpal, Vinay

Nallapaneni, Manoj Kumar

Chandra, Deep

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Einzel- und Großhandel
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmenskommunikation
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Nachrichten- und Kommunikationstechnik Drahtlostechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Smart City and Smart Transportation in India: Opportunities and Challenges 2. Smart Technologies for Smart Cities: Mobility 3. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Challenges and Modern Applications of Reinforcement Learning 4. Social Media Monitoring Practices by Smart Cities: Benefits and Risks 5. IoT-Based Smart City Architecture Framework 6. Theoretical Review of Relationships Between IT Adoption, Logistics, and Customer Service Achievements in the Management Essence of Transport Enterprises 7. IT Identity and Satisfaction of Young People: A Prospect for Living in a Smart City 8. Smart Street Parking Systems: Applications for Internet of Things Prototyping-Based Smart Cities - Creative Solutions for Smarter Societies 9. Indoor Air Quality: Impact on Workers Health and Role of a IoT Monitoring System 10. Bio-Medical Waste Administration During Covid-19 in Smart Cities in India: Analysis and Future Prospects 11. Exploring the Challenges of ITC and Blockchain Integration for Smart Cities 12. Smart Financing Models for Developing Smart Sustainable Cities 13. Sustainable Development Goals and Energy: Progress and Possibilities in Nepal

Über Autor(innen)

Vinay Kandpal, PhD, is a finance expert and educator who teaches and mentors students at Graphic Era University, India, where he is a Professor of Management Studies. A prolific researcher and author with over 18 years of experience in academia and industry, he has published more than 60 research papers and several books on sustainability, fintech, smart cities, risk management, circular economy, and financial inclusion. He has presented his work at international conferences and institutions and serves on the editorial and review boards of several well-regarded journals. Dr. Kandpal holds a DLitt (Post Doc) and a PhD in Finance from Kumaun University, India, and is also a Post Doctorate Scholar of PG Administracao-Paulista University, UNIP, Brazil.

Manoj Kumar Nallapaneni, PhD, is a Transdisciplinary Energy and Sustainability Engineer working at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva. His research involves experimental, real-time empirical climate-specific studies mainly focusing on building systems that are sustainable and resilient across critical infrastructure sectors by adopting nexus thinking and systems innovation with an emphasis on circular business models and digitalization. His contributions in topics like clean energy and environmental systems, food-energy-water-waste nexus, industrial symbiosis, waste valorization and material passports, carbon accounting, and pricing are notable. Dr. Nallapaneni earned his PhD degree in Digital Circular Economy and Circular Power System from the School of Energy and Environment, CityUHK, Hong Kong.

Deep Chandra, PhD, is an experienced banker turned academician. He retired as a Vice President from Nainital Bank Ltd., after serving the bank for 33 years. He is now working with the Amrapali Group of Institutions, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India, as an Associate Professor for the last six years. He has exhibited skills in people management, business development, and public relations throughout his service tenure and presently imparts practical knowledge to management students. He is also a certificated associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.