IoT-Driven Smart Cities
A special issue of IoT (ISSN 2624-831X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1920
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mobile and vehicular networks; wireless sensor networks; Internet of Things (IoT); cognitive radio and spectrum sharing; wireless multi-hop network communications; communication system/circuit design; 5G and beyond; artificial intelligence; embedded systems
Interests: mobile computing; wireless communication systems and technologies; networking and communications; communications engineering; cyber–physical systems and the Internet of Things; 4/5/6G; vehicular networks; Internet of Things
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is transforming urban environments, driving the evolution of smart cities worldwide. By interconnecting sensors, devices, and infrastructure, IoT systems enable real-time data collection and analysis, leading to improved efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life for citizens. Recent research in this domain has focused on diverse applications, including smart traffic management, energy-efficient buildings, enhanced public safety, and waste management systems. This Special Issue brings together recent studies that explore both the theoretical frameworks and practical implementations of IoT-driven smart cities. Emerging trends highlight the integration of AI for advanced decision making, the rise of 5G networks to support massive data transfer, and the increasing focus on data security and privacy. As cities continue to expand and face complex challenges, the future of smart city development will depend on scalable, resilient IoT solutions that can address issues such as climate change, resource management, and urban mobility. This collection of research offers insights into the ongoing advancements in smart city technologies and presents new directions for future innovations, shaping the cities of tomorrow.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, short communications, and reviews from the following research areas, among others:
- IoT architectures for smart cities;
- Data-driven urban planning;
- Advanced traffic management and intelligent transportation systems;
- Cybersecurity and privacy in smart cities;
- Energy-efficient building management systems;
- IoT-based environmental monitoring and sustainability;
- Digital twin technologies for urban simulation and optimization;
- Citizen-centric IoT applications;
- Health and safety in smart cities;
- IoT for climate resilience and disaster management.
Dr. Hakilo Sabit
Prof. Dr. Peter Han Joo Chong
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. IoT is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- smart cities
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- smart urban planning
- intelligent transportation systems
- cybersecurity and privacy
- blockchain in smart cities
- 5G and beyond
- artificial intelligence (AI) and big data
- digital twins
- energy efficiency
- sustainability
- citizen engagement
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