Intelligent Infrastructure and Smart Materials: Sustainable Technologies for a Greener Future

This book delves into the intersection of advanced technologies, sustainable development, and the crucial role of infrastructure in shaping a more environmentally friendly world. In the contemporary era, as societies grapple with the challenges of climate change, resource depletion, and urbanization, the concept of intelligent infrastructure becomes paramount. The book explores how integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and smart materials into our built environment can contribute to the creation of more efficient, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure systems.

The significance of this book lies in its comprehensive exploration of the potential of intelligent infrastructure and smart materials to address pressing environmental issues. It sheds light on how these technologies can optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and enhance the overall efficiency of infrastructure networks. Moreover, the book emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the context of infrastructure development, urging a shift towards eco-friendly practices. By showcasing real-world examples and case studies, the book provides practical insights into the implementation of intelligent infrastructure solutions, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Dr. Shray Pathak is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India. Dr. Pathak has received the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, India in June 2012 and completed his Master's and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India in June 2014 and February 2019 respectively. His research interests include hydrology, remote sensing, GIS, urban sustainability and climate change and mainly focuses on the risk assessment analysis of urban flooding in coastal and non-coastal regions under extreme climate scenarios. Till date he has amassed over 50 publications, spanning peer-reviewed journals, conferences, books and book chapters.

Dr. Anoop Kumar Shukla is an Assistant Professor at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. He holds eight years of research experience in Research & Development in Geomatics Engineering, Water and Wastewater Management, and related subjects. Dr. Shukla has published 35 high-impact journal papers, 45 International/National Conference papers, and 23 book chapters. He earned his M.Tech in Geomatics Engineering and Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and GIS applications in water resources planning and management from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Shukla is a reviewer for more than 90 peer-reviewed international SCI journals.

Dr. Shreya Sharma serves as the Research and Development (R&D) and Corporate Manager at the Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH), a Technology Innovation Foundation (TIF) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in Rupnagar, Punjab, India. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) in 2015, followed by a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance in 2017. In 2023, she completed her Ph.D. in Management from Devi Ahilya University, Indore. Her research interests span various domains, including capital market finance, corporate finance, green finance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, as well as sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Professor Vijay P. Singh is a Distinguished Professor, a Regents Professor, and the inaugural holder of the Caroline and William N. Lehrer Distinguished Chair in Water Engineering at Texas A&M University, USA. He received his B.Sc & Tech., M.S., Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees, all in engineering. He is a registered professional engineer, a registered professional hydrologist, and an Honorary Diplomate of ASCE-AAWRE. He is a member of National Academy of Engineering (NAE), an Academician of Georgia Fazisi Academy, a member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and a fellow/member of 12 other international science/engineering academies. He is a Distinguished Member of ASCE, an Honorary Distinguished Member of IWRA, a Distinguished Fellow of AGGS, and an Honorary Member of AWRA, and a Fellow of AGU, EWRI, ASCE, IAH, ISAE, IWRS, and IASWC. He has published extensively in the areas of hydrology, irrigation engineering, hydraulics, groundwater, hydraulic geometry, water quality, food-water-energy-environment nexus, water resources, entropy theory, copula theory, and climate change impacts with more than 1570 refereed journal articles; 40 books; 95 edited reference books, as well as the Handbook of Applied Hydrology and Encyclopedia of Snow, Ice and Glaciers; 130 book chapters; and 330 conference papers. His Google Scholar citations are more than 105,231; h-index of 134; and I10-index of 1226. He has received four honorary doctorates from Italy and Canada, and more than 115 national and international awards.