Resilient and Privacy-Aware Networked Sensing for Smart Cities and Sustainable Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Short introduction:

The increasing adoption of networked sensing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in smart cities and sustainable energy systems has created new opportunities for intelligent monitoring, data-driven optimization, and efficient resource management. However, these advancements also introduce significant challenges related to data security, privacy preservation, and system resilience. Ensuring secure and trustworthy communication among interconnected sensors and devices is essential for maintaining reliable operations in critical infrastructures, such as energy grids, transportation networks, and environmental monitoring systems.

This Special Issue aims to highlight recent research and technological developments in secure, resilient, and privacy-aware networked sensing systems that enable sustainable and intelligent urban environments. We invite contributions focusing on novel frameworks, architectures, and algorithms for secure sensing, privacy-preserving data analytics, AI-assisted cybersecurity, and energy-efficient communication protocols. Studies that integrate security with optimization, edge computing, and renewable energy management in smart city applications are particularly encouraged.

By combining advances in sensing technologies, secure communications, and intelligent data analysis, this Special Issue seeks to foster innovation toward sustainable, safe, and resilient smart urban ecosystems.

This Special Issue is well-aligned with Sensors’ aims and scope, as it

• Focuses on sensor-based systems and IoT technologies for real-world applications;
• Addresses data acquisition, processing, and secure communication—core areas of Sensors;
• Emphasizes privacy, resilience, and reliability of sensor networks, ensuring trustworthy operation;
• Promotes sustainable and energy-efficient sensing—an emerging focus in Sensors;
• Encourages AI, optimization, and edge computing for enhanced sensing performance and security.

Dr. Mahmoud Elsisi
Guest Editor

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