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As global urbanization continues to accelerate, smart cities emerge as a strategy to address the complexities of modern urban life. These cities invest in human and social capital, communication, infrastructure, and technology to drive sustainable economic growth and ensure a high quality of life. Participatory governance plays a crucial role in managing natural and man-made resources effectively. Driven by a growing global population and a pressing need to address environmental concerns, the concept of a ""smart city"" has emerged as a potential solution. Sustainable Smart Cities and the Future of Urban Development delves into the exciting intersection of sustainable development and smart city technologies, exploring how these forces can be harnessed to shape a more livable and resilient future for our urban environments. Through a multidisciplinary lens, this book explores the concept of sustainable smart cities by elucidating their fundamental characteristics and components. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and waste management, this book is an excellent resource for urban planners, architects, technology developers, innovators, community leaders, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and more.

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Safaa Najah Saud Al-Humairi is an Associate Professor at Management and Science University, serving as the Deputy Dean of Research, International, and Industry. He is at the forefront of technological innovation with over 15 years of research experience in robotics, drone technologies, and nanotechnology. His work focuses on integrating nanomaterials and nanoelectronics into drones and robots, leading to advancements in miniaturization, energy efficiency, and the development of highly sensitive sensors and communication devices. His research also explores advanced communication technologies to enhance the security and efficiency of robotic systems, which is vital for applications in military operations and emergency response. Dr. Safaa’s interdisciplinary approach addresses contemporary challenges by deeply understanding robotic systems and advanced materials. In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Safaa is a registered professional engineer and has authored over 150 research articles in prestigious journals. His work has earned him numerous awards, including special, gold, silver, and bronze medals at national and international engineering exhibitions. He also serves as an editor and reviewer for several leading journals, contributing significantly to his field. Asif Iqbal Hajamydeen holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bharathidasan University, India (1995) and an M.Sc in Computer Science from the same university (1998). He earned his Ph.D. in 2014 from Universiti Putra Malaysia with a thesis on “Unsupervised Anomaly-Based Intrusion Detection Framework for Heterogeneous Logs.” Beginning his career as a Lecturer in 2000, he taught programming at Kolej TAFE Seremban, Malaysia. Over the years, he transitioned to Imperia Institute of Technology as a Software Development Trainer and later joined Management & Science University in 2007 as a Lecturer, where he now holds the position of Associate Professor (2022). Besides teaching, he supervises postgraduate students, obtained Professional Technologist recognition in 2022, and currently serves as the Manager of the Cyber Security Operation Centre at the Centre of Cyber Security and Big Data in the university. Asmaa Alhakimi had her Diploma in Computer Programming in 2006 from the University of Science and Technology Sanaa Yemen. Received bachelor’s degree in computer studies in 2008 from NORTHUMBRIA Newcastle University UK. Received a master’s degree in software engineering in 2011 from STAFFORDSHIRE University, UK. Received Ph.D. in Software Engineering from University Putra Malaysia. Worked in the networking field. Worked for 5 years as a lecturer in Asia Pacific (APU), Malaysia. Known for conducting industrial Cybersecurity training. Her research interests include Cybersecurity, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, AI. Editorial Board Member in the American Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (AJECE). A member of ACM and IEEEAccess. A Researcher and a senior lecturer at MSU University, Malaysia's information science and engineering faculty. Known for her commitment to her work and innovative in so many levels. Research group leader for cybersecurity and forensics.

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