Building Smart and Resilient Cities
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2025 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: infrastructure performance under extreme loadings; natural hazard risk assessment and mitigation; community resilience; smart cities; data analytics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart cities and smart infrastructure represent the future of urban development, leveraging advanced technologies like the IoT, AI, and data analytics to optimize city systems for both functionality and sustainability. As urbanization accelerates and natural hazards become more frequent, these innovations are essential for enhancing the efficiency of transportation, energy, and public services, while reducing environmental impacts and strengthening resilience against the social and economic consequences of natural disasters.
This Special Issue focuses on the integration of smart solutions in energy management, transportation, water systems, waste management, and building construction to improve the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of cities. Original research articles and reviews are invited, exploring topics such as the role of the IoT, AI, big data, infrastructure resilience, and renewable energy in optimizing urban systems. Case studies that showcase the successful implementation of smart, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure projects are also welcome. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary research and innovation, advancing progress toward more sustainable and resilient urban environments.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Emad M. Hassan
Dr. Mahmoud Osman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- infrastructure
- resilience
- smart cities
- sustainability
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