Artificial Intelligence for Smart Infrastructure Solutions

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we approach and manage various aspects of modern infrastructure. From transportation networks and energy grids to urban planning and construction, AI is playing a pivotal role in optimizing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative applications of AI in transforming and enhancing smart infrastructure solutions across different domains.

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies related to the integration of AI into various innovative infrastructure domains. Submissions should address practical challenges, showcase innovative solutions, and provide insights into the benefits and limitations of AI implementation.

Potential Topics:

• Enhancing energy grids with AI: Explore AI-based solutions for improving the reliability and efficiency of energy distribution systems, demand forecasting, load balancing, and integration of renewable energy sources;
• AI in construction and infrastructure monitoring: Examine how AI can be utilized in construction processes, structural health monitoring, remote sensing, faults detection and classification, and predictive maintenance of bridges, buildings, and other critical infrastructure;
• Intelligent transportation systems: Discuss the role of AI in optimizing traffic management, reducing congestion, enhancing public transportation systems, and developing autonomous vehicles for safer and more efficient mobility;
• Smart water management and AI: Highlight AI-powered strategies and methods for efficient water resource management, flood prediction, and water quality monitoring to ensure sustainable water infrastructure;
• Resilient disaster response and recovery: Investigate the integration of AI into disaster response strategies, real-time data analysis, early warning systems, and post-disaster recovery efforts;
• AI for sustainable building design: Explore AI's role in designing energy-efficient and sustainable buildings, optimizing HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, and improving indoor environmental quality;
• Data analytics and decision support systems: Discuss the development of AI-driven analytics platforms and decision support systems that enable data-driven insights and informed decision-making for infrastructure planning and management;
• AI-driven urban planning and smart Cities:**

    Investigate how AI algorithms and predictive modelling can be used to optimize urban planning, transportation systems, and overall urban development to create more livable and sustainable cities.

This Special Issue will bring together researchers, engineers, and experts from academia and industry to present and discuss the latest advancements in using AI for smart infrastructure solutions. It aims to foster knowledge exchange, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient smart cities and infrastructure networks.

Prof. Dr. Michal Tomaszewski
Guest Editor

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• artificial intelligence
• machine learning
• deep learning
• smart infrastructure
• remote monitoring
• infrastructure health monitoring
• fault detection and classification
• image and signal analysis
• sensor networks
• energy efficiency
• resilience