About the Book:
As urbanization accelerates, cities must navigate challenges like energy consumption, congestion, and sustainability. This book provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE) principles in smart cities, addressing interoperability, AI-driven analytics, IoT integration, and digital governance. By bridging technological innovation with urban planning, this book offers practical frameworks for optimizing smart city infrastructure.
Editors:
Iman Rahimi, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Ali Emrouznejad,University of Surrey, UK
Mo Jamshidi, University of Texas San Antonio, USA
Amir H. Gandomi, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Table of contents (not limited to):
Part I: Foundations of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE):
1. Introduction to System of Systems Engineering
2. Key Principles of Smart Cities
3. Emergent Behaviour and Interoperability in SoS
Part II: Integration of SoSE in Smart Cities:
4. Urban Infrastructure as a System of Systems
5. IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Cities
6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in SoSE
Part III: Core Technologies and Analytical Tools:
1. Data Analytics and AI in Smart Cities
2. Applications of machine learning, AI, and Big Data
3. Predictive modelling for urban planning and management
Part IV: Optimization and Decision Support:
1. Optimization Techniques for Smart City Applications
2. Decision Support Systems (DSS) for Urban Development
Part V: Digital Twins and Blockchain:
1. Analytical tools for simulating and optimizing city systems
2. Blockchain for trust and transparency in data transactions
Part VI: Challenges and Solutions:
1. Sustainability and Scalability in Smart Cities
2. Cybersecurity and Privacy in Smart Cities
3. Governance Models for Smart City SoS
Part VII: Case Studies and Future Directions:
1. Case Studies: Successful Smart City Implementations
2. Lessons Learned from Global Projects
3. Future Directions in SoSE for Smart Cities
4. Conclusion: The Way Forward for SoSE and Smart Cities
Proposal Submission deadline: 15 April, 2025
Notification of Proposal Acceptance:30 April, 2025
Full Chapter Submission: 30 June, 2025
Notification of Chapter Submission: 30 August, 2025
Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfq1fRUNEJJlnMy77d6oPlkHJAyCmRiEYrSiHhuYNZNtcxJlQ/viewform?usp=header