Urban Mobility and Challenges of Intelligent Transportation Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are transforming urban mobility by integrating advanced technologies to improve traffic flow, safety, and sustainability. By leveraging data-driven solutions such as adaptive traffic signals, real-time monitoring, and smart parking, ITS reduces congestion and enhances commuter efficiency. These systems also play a crucial role in public safety, with applications like collision avoidance and emergency response coordination. Furthermore, ITS supports environmental sustainability by promoting public transportation and integrating with electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. As cities continue to grow, ITS offers a scalable and intelligent approach to building more efficient, safe, and eco-friendly transportation networks. Urban Mobility and Challenges of Intelligent Transportation Systems provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible resource that bridges the gap between theoretical concepts, practical applications, and emerging trends in ITS. It provides insights on the design and implementation of ITS for smart urban mobility. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), energy forecasting, and urban development, this book is an excellent resource for transportation professionals, academicians, policymakers, technology developers, and more.

Dr. Kiran Bellam holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Auburn University and has served as a faculty member at Prairie View A&M University, where she currently holds the position of Associate Dean for the College of Engineering. Dr. Bellam's research has significantly contributed to fields like cloud computing, energy-efficient storage disks, and Engineering education. She secured substantial research grants to support her research. Her work has been widely published and recognized.

Dr. N. Krishnaraj is currently working as a professor in the Department of Networking and Communications, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India. He completed his UG and PG degrees from Anna University. He obtained his PhD from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in 2013. He has 15 years of teaching experience. His research interests include deep learning, the Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, and image processing. He has published many research articles in international journals, conferences, and book chapters. He has seven patents to his credit. He got ethical hacker certification from the EC Council and CCNA certification from Cisco. He is a recipient of the “Innovative Researcher and Dedicated Academician Award” from the Society of Innovative Educationalists and Scientific Research Professionals. He is a member of various professional bodies like IEEE, ISTE, IACSIT, and the Institution of Engineers (India).

Dr. S. Nagarajan is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Government College of Engineering Srirangam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Annamalai University from 2002 to 2017. He received his Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bharathidasan University in 1994 and Masters degree in Business Administration from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2002. He completed both his Masters degree and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Annamalai University in 2005 and 2016 respectively. He has 27 years of teaching experience. He has published more than 45 research articles in international journals and conferences. He has authored two text books in Mobile computing and Full stack development. He has five Indian and UK design patents and a copyright to his credit. His research interests include image processing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and pattern recognition. He is a life member of CSI and a member in various professional bodies such as IAENG, CSTA, and UACEE. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India).

Dr. Subrata Chowdhury is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Machine Learning at Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies, Chittoor, AP. He has worked in the R&D development of the IT industry for more than 5 years. He has completed many projects in the industry with much dedication and perfect time limits. He has handled various projects in AI, blockchain, and cloud computing for national and international clients. He published four books from 2014 to 2019 on the domestic market, and he edited two books for international publishers like CRC, River, etc. He has been involved in the organizing committee and technical program committee and has acted as a guest speaker for more than 10 conferences and webinars. He has also reviewed and evaluated more than 50 papers in conferences, journals, book chapters, and science articles in the areas of AI, data science, IoT, blockchain, and cloud computing for CRC, Springer, Elsevier, Emerald, IGI-Global, and Inder Science Publishers. He is the Associate Editor of JOE, IET, Wiley, and other journals. He has taken part in various workshops, webinars, and FDPs as a resource person. He has published more than 100 research papers, copyrights, and patents to his credit. He has been awarded by the International and National Science Societies for his eminent contribution to the R&D field. He has received travel grants, and he is also a member of the IET, IEEE, ISTE, ACM, and other professional bodies.