The Science of AI in Environmental Engineering - Softcover

Spellman, Frank R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032989513 ISBN 13: 9781032989518

Publisher: CRC Press, 2026

Synopsis

This book explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental engineering, emphasizing the unique challenges and approaches required for the accurate modeling of physical phenomena. It clearly explains how AI should be developed and applied specifically in this field, offering definitions, examples, and practical guidance. It is designed to be accessible, featuring tables, figures, and illustrations to simplify complex topics like water hydraulics, air pollution, waste management, and more. Suitable for professionals in the field and students, this book explains the benefits of AI in environmental engineering and discusses the latest developments and environmental concerns.

This book:

• Explains the nexus between artificial intelligence and environmental engineering
• Includes illustrative problems and solutions commonly used in current environmental practices
• Covers the latest AI developments and how they can be effectively applied to solve modern engineering challenges

About this title

About the Author

Frank R. Spellman, Ph.D., is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and the author of more than 160 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health. Many of his texts are readily available online, and several have been adopted for classroom use at major universities throughout the United States, Canada, China, Europe, South Korea, and Russia; two have been translated into Spanish for South American markets. He has been cited in more than 1,150 publications. He is a professional expert witness for three law groups and an incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a northern Virginia law firm. In addition, he consults on homeland security vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructures, including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. He conducts nationwide pre-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency EPA audits. He receives frequent requests to co-author with well-recognized experts in several scientific fields; for example, he is a contributing author of the prestigious text The Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed. (CRC Press). He lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment, homeland security lectures, and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). He holds a BA in Public Administration, a BS in Business Management, an MBA, and an MS and a PhD in Environmental Engineering

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032989513
• ISBN 13: 9781032989518
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 412