Smart Systems and Beyond

The book highlights emerging developments in intelligent computing, communication technologies, robotics, embedded systems, and data-driven innovations that are shaping the future of smart and autonomous systems.

This volume brings together multidisciplinary research focusing on artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, smart communication systems, embedded and VLSI technologies, robotics, automation, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, IoT-enabled platforms, and intelligent decision-making systems. The book explores innovative methodologies, mathematical models, and practical applications that support next-generation technological ecosystems. Contributions include theoretical advancements, simulation-based studies, experimental implementations, and industrial applications in smart environments and AI-integrated systems. The book also discusses recent trends in machine learning, predictive analytics, human-robot interaction, autonomous systems, and sustainable computing architectures, offering valuable insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of communication and computational sciences.

The book is intended for researchers, academicians, scientists, industry professionals, postgraduate students, and practitioners working in the domains of artificial intelligence, communication engineering, computer science, robotics, embedded systems, electronics, and data analytics. It serves as a valuable reference for both academic research and industrial innovation.

Vinay Bhatia is Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Chandigarh Engineering College (NBA Accredited), CGC Landran (NAAC A+), Punjab, India. He holds a B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Currently, he is working on routing and security issues pertaining to wireless networks.

Sukhdeep Kaur is Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran, Mohali, Punjab. She received her B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Amravati University(M.S), M.Tech degree in Electronics and communication from G.N.E Ludhiana; and Ph.D. degree in Antenna Designing from Thapar University Patiala; in 2001, 2008 and 2016 respectively.

Ashima Kalra is a distinguished academician and researcher currently serving as Associate Professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department at Chandigarh Engineering College (CGC Landran), with more than 22 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She earned her Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Maharishi University, Noida, in 2023. She completed her M.Tech with distinction from Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, and is a Gold Medalist in B.Tech in Electronics from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

Bhawna Tandon received a B.Tech degree from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra in 2001, M.E degree from Panjab University in 2009, and a Ph.D. degree from Punjab Engineering College (PEC) (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh in 2018. With a total teaching experience of 24 years and a strong academic and research background, she is currently working as Professor and serving as the IQAC Coordinator at Chandigarh Engineering College - CGC Landran, Mohali where she actively contributes to institutional quality enhancement and academic excellence.