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Designing Sustainable Internet of Things Solutions for Smart Industries

Salu George Thandekkattu (American University of Nigeria, Nigeria) and Narasimha Rao Vajjhala (University of New York Tirana, Albania)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: September, 2024 | Copyright: © 2025 | Pages: 494
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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798369354988
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369354995
EISBN13: 9798369355008
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5498-8

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As industries worldwide grapple with the dual challenge of meeting modernization demands while addressing urgent environmental concerns, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies offers a promising avenue for enhancing efficiency and productivity in various sectors. However, the design and implementation of IoT solutions often overlook environmental considerations, leading to missed opportunities for eco-friendly innovation. This oversight exacerbates environmental degradation and undermines efforts to achieve sustainability goals.

Designing Sustainable Internet of Things Solutions for Smart Industries offers a forward-thinking approach to integrating IoT technologies with environmental stewardship. By delving into the intricacies of sustainable IoT design and implementation, this book provides engineers, designers, and industry leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to create innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability. Through a mix of technical insights, case studies, and strategic frameworks, readers are equipped to navigate the complexities of IoT deployment while minimizing environmental impact.

With a focus on addressing pressing research questions and overcoming key challenges, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for driving eco-friendly innovation in smart industries. By emphasizing the integration of IoT with renewable energy sources, waste reduction strategies, and ethical considerations, it offers a roadmap for industry professionals, academics, policymakers, and technologists, to create smart industrial environments that are not only efficient but also environmentally responsible.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Environmental Impact
  • Green Transportation
  • IoT Devices
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Smart Buildings
  • Supply Chain Transparency
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Sustainable IoT Solutions
  • Technological Advancements
  • Waste Reduction
  • Water Management

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Salu George Thandekkattu is currently working as an Associate Professor at the School of IT and Computing at the American University of Nigeria. His academic journey has taken him through different countries, enriching his perspective and approach to education. His career spans from India to the U.A.E (Dubai and Sharjah) and now to Nigeria. He worked 24 years in various Universities, in the UAE(16 years) and Africa (8 Years), teaching PhD, Master and Undergraduate level courses. Dr. George is an aspiring and growing researcher having published many papers in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala is working as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of New York Tirana, Albania. He is a senior member of ACM and IEEE. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM). He is also a member of the Risk Management Society (RIMS), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). He has over 20 years of experience teaching programming and database-related courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in Europe and Africa. He has also worked as a consultant in technology firms in Europe and has experience participating in EU-funded projects. He has supervised several undergraduate senior design projects and graduate theses. He has completed a Doctorate in Information Systems and Technology (United States); holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Applications (India), and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems (Switzerland), and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science (India).

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