Challenges for Smart City Infrastructure, Technologies, and Their Future

Mohammed Balfaqih, Akram A. Almohammedi, Malek Alsmadi

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Engineering Science Reference
22 October 2025

Urban economics; Urban & municipal planning; Civil engineering, surveying & building

Smart city infrastructure and technologies make urban areas more efficient, sustainable, and livable, but their development comes with significant challenges. A major challenge is the integration of diverse systems and legacy infrastructure, which often requires investment and careful planning. Data privacy and cybersecurity are also concerns, as smart technologies rely heavily on the collection and analysis of large amounts of information. Ensuring equitable access to smart city benefits is also necessary to address the digital divide across socioeconomic groups. As cities evolve, balancing technological innovation with inclusivity, resilience, and ethical governance will reveal the full potential of smart urban environments. Challenges for Smart City Infrastructure, Technologies, and Their Future explores the rapidly evolving domain of smart cities, covering the critical technologies, practical applications, key challenges, and future outlooks. It delves into the technological foundations that enable smart city initiatives, highlights innovative applications transforming urban life, and addresses the complex challenges that cities face in becoming smarter and more connected. It offers insights into emerging trends and future predictions, providing a roadmap for the continued evolution of smart cities. This book covers topics such as logistics, data security, and sustainable development, and is a useful resource for business owners, civil engineers, academicians, researchers, and computer scientists.

Edited by: Mohammed Balfaqih, Akram A. Almohammedi, Malek Alsmadi
Imprint: Engineering Science Reference
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9798337301556
Pages: 478
Publication Date: 22 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mohammed Balfaqih received the Ph.D. degree in electrical, electronics, and systems engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Computer and Network Engineering, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has published several journals and conference papers and patents. His principal research interests include wireless communication, mobility management, the IoT, and artificial intelligence. Akram A. Almohammedi earned his PhD in Wireless Communications and Networks Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Karabuk University, Turkey. He worked as a Senior Researcher at South Ural State University in Russia from 2020 to 2023. Akram has a strong academic background with extensive experience in teaching, research, and supervision at the international level. In 2018, he received the Best Paper Award in Malaysia from IEEE ComSoc/VTS for the paper, “An Adaptive Multi-Channel Assignment and Coordination Scheme for IEEE 802.11 P/1609.4 in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks,” published in IEEE Access. His research interests focus on wireless communication networks, Internet of Things (IoT), Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs), and machine learning applications in smart cities. He has been a member of several international collaborative research projects and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals and conferences. Akram has published over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and numerous international conference papers. His contributions to wireless networks research continue to impact the field globally. Dr. Malek Alsmadi is a dedicated researcher and professor with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Lakehead University, Canada, and a Master's in Communication and Computer Engineering from UKM University, Malaysia. He is currently a full-time professor at the School of Engineering Technology, Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario, and an adjunct professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Lakehead University. He teaches a range of courses, including Programming, Networking, and Operating Systems. Dr. Alsmadi's research focuses on wireless communications, network security, and the impact of hardware impairments on advanced communication systems, contributing to numerous IEEE journal and conference publications. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Dean's Scholar Award and the President's International Scholarship. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Alsmadi has extensive experience in supervising Ph.D. students, leading research teams, and writing funding proposals for organizations like NSERC and NDRIO-Portage. Dr. Alsmadi is also a Senior IEEE Member, recognized for his significant contributions to the field of communication systems, and actively participates in various IEEE societies and technical program committees.