Innovations in Blockchain-Powered Intelligence and Cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT)

Embark on a transformative journey into the intricate realm of Cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT) with the groundbreaking Innovations in Blockchain-Powered Intelligence and Cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT) . As CIoT emerges as a technological force, seamlessly marrying the Internet of Things (IoT) with cognitive computing techniques, it unveils a world of possibilities and challenges. While CIoT propels industries towards greater intelligence with applications like smart traffic detection and automatic drone surveillance, it harbors concealed threats, particularly vulnerabilities in data integrity. Malicious data can compromise Machine Learning (ML) models, leading to catastrophic consequences for real-time applications. This book stands as a pioneering solution, meticulously delving into the intersection of CIoT, blockchain, and AI-enabled data analytics to fortify the security of CIoT systems. The primary objective of Innovations in Blockchain-Powered Intelligence and Cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT), is to arm researchers and practitioners with insights into developing AI-enabled cognitive IoT, safeguarded against malicious attacks through the ingenious application of blockchain technology. By tackling the challenges and emerging issues surrounding CIoT-based solutions, this book offers a comprehensive guide to optimizing security, scalability, and sustainability in various industry sectors. Whether you're an academician, researcher, or professional navigating the dynamic landscape of AI/ML and blockchain, this book serves as a beacon for those seeking innovative solutions to fortify CIoT against evolving threats and challenges.

Adarsh Garg received Ph.D degree in Information Technology from GGSIP university, Delhi. With 24 + years of teaching, corporate and research consultancy in Systems and Data Analytics, she has worked with organizations like WIPRO Tech, GE, IMT Ghaziabad, Punjabi University, Patiala, Galgotias University, prior to joining GLBIMR, She is currently supervising 8 Ph.Ds; published over 50 research papers in refereed international/national journals and Conference proceedings. 5 books Information System Development –A Software Engineering Approach; Environment Sustainability-A true value of IT; Global Health Disaster- Predicting the unpredictable with emerging technologies- AAP, CRC, USA; Reinventing Technological Innovations with Artificial Intelligence, Bentham Books; Advances in Technological Innovations in Higher Education: Theory and Practices, CRC, Taylor & Francis; She is a member of various professional bodies like Computer Society of India, Member ACM-Computer Science Teachers Association. She is on editorial board of reputed journals and a reviewer of articled for various journals of repute.

Fadi Al-Turjman received his Ph.D. in computer science from Queen’s University, Canada, in 2011. He is the associate dean for research and the founding director of the International Research Center for AI and IoT at Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus. Prof. Al-Turjman is the head of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Dept., and a leading authority in the areas of smart/intelligent IoT systems, wireless, and mobile networks’ architectures, protocols, deployments, and performance evaluation in Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). His publication history spans over 500 SCI/E publications, in addition to numerous keynotes and plenary talks at flagship venues. He has authored and edited more than 60 books about cognition, security, and wireless sensor networks’ deployments in smart IoT environments, which have been published by well-reputed publishers such as Taylor and Francis, Elsevier, IET, and Springer. He has received several recognitions and best papers’ awards at top international conferences. He also received the prestigious Best Research Paper Award from Elsevier Computer Communications Journal for the period 2015-2018, in addition to the Top Researcher Award for 2018 at Antalya Bilim University, Turkey and the Lifetime Golden-award of Dr. Suat Gunsel from Near East University, Cyprus in 2022. Prof. Al-Turjman has led a number of international symposia and workshops in flagship communication society conferences. Currently, he serves as book series editor and the lead guest/associate editor for several top tier journals, including the IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials (IF 23.9) and the Elsevier Sustainable Cities and Society (IF 10.8), in addition to organizing international conferences and symposiums on the most up to date research topics in AI and IoT.

Dr. Shahnawaz Khan is currently serving as the Head of Applied Research at Bahrain Polytechnic in Bahrain. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India. He has held academic, leadership, and administrative positions in esteemed universities and software industry across multiple countries. His academic experience extends to directing various committees, including those focused on research, faculty development, and accreditation. He has also been actively involved in education quality and accreditation (such as ABET, BQA, NCAAA, and NACC) for multiple esteemed universities across multiple countries. Dr. Khan is a recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Islamic FinTech. He brings nearly two decades of experience in research, teaching, and industry in computer science, and app development. He has co-founded a vocational training institute, and two IT companies and has served as a chief technical officer. With a strong track record in Artificial Intelligence, his research has resulted in over 70 peer-reviewed publications with over 2000 citations, four patents, and seven edited books. He has also served as an editor for several special issues of SCI and Scopus indexed journals. Dr. Khan has supervised numerous postgraduate and graduate researchers and is a frequent reviewer for top-tier journals and conferences. Dr. Khan is passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems. He leads a team of researchers focused on developing innovative solutions (by applying artificial intelligence) for real-world problems in areas such as Islamic fintech, healthcare and global warming. He is committed to fostering the next generation of researchers.