This edited volume presents a comprehensive examination of IoT-driven innovation and its transformative impact across key sectors of modern society. Bringing together foundational principles and advanced technological applications, the book explores how the Internet of Things integrates seamlessly with AI, wireless sensor networks, blockchain security frameworks, and edge/fog computing architectures to enable intelligent, data-driven ecosystems.

Covering diverse domains such as smart healthcare, precision agriculture, intelligent transportation, and environmental monitoring, the chapters highlight real-world case studies and emerging solutions that contribute to sustainable and resilient development. Each contribution offers interdisciplinary perspectives that blend engineering, computer science, and domain-specific insights, providing readers with a robust understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical deployments.

Designed for students, researchers, technologists, and industry professionals, the book addresses the opportunities, challenges, and future directions of large-scale IoT implementation. It emphasizes the importance of secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructures that support global goals related to sustainability, smart cities, digital health, and climate resilience.

Overall, this volume serves as a critical resource for anyone seeking to design, analyze, or manage next-generation IoT systems that drive innovation, strengthen societal resilience, and enhance quality of life.

Dr. Shashi Kant Gupta

Dr. Gupta is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Research Institute of IoT and Cybersecurity, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, and a Researcher at Eudoxia Research University, USA. He serves as Adjunct Faculty in institutions across India, Malaysia, Nigeria, and Uzbekistan. As CEO of CREP Pvt. Ltd. and Editor-in-Chief of several journals, he brings 12+ years of teaching and 2 years of industry experience. His research interests include IoT, cloud computing, and AI. He has published widely and edited books with Springer, CRC Press, and Taylor & Francis.

Dr. Awanit Kumar

Dr. Awanit Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Madhav University, Rajasthan. He is currently an Associate Professor at Career Point University, Kota. With over nine years of experience in academia and industry, his research interests include AI, IoT, machine learning, ensemble modelling, and wireless networks. He is an active reviewer for reputed SCI-indexed journals and has published over 30 research papers in Scopus and SCI journals.

Dr. Nirmal Singh

Dr. Singh earned his Ph.D. from Sangam University, where he currently serves as Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Engineering. With 12 years of teaching experience in prestigious institutes such as MNNIT Allahabad and BIET Jhansi, he has published 10 Scopus-indexed papers, edited two books, and holds over 10 patents. His expertise includes IoT, AI, and wireless systems, and he has convened multiple international conferences.

Dr. Saad Alqithami
Dr. Saad Alqithami is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University, USA. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, multi-agent systems, and network science, with applications in health informatics and intelligent systems. He has published extensively in international journals and conferences and actively contributes as a reviewer, editor, and research mentor.