Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability: From Green Algorithms to Smart Applications
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 3 February 2027 | Viewed by 411
Special Issue Editors
Interests: artificial intelligence; uncertainty quantification; software engineering; sustainability; instrumentation and measurement
Interests: artificial intelligence; signal analysis; pattern recognition; interpretability and explainability; machine learning; deep learning
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal technology in driving the global transition toward sustainability. From optimizing energy grids to enhancing precision agriculture and circular economy models, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to address climate change. However, the rapid deployment of AI also raises concerns regarding its own environmental footprint and the reliability of its predictions. This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of advanced computing and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for rigorous metrics and robust methods. We warmly invite contributions from a broad range of disciplines—including computer science, engineering, and environmental studies—to ensure a multifaceted perspective on building a more sustainable future through technology.
Aim of the Special Issue: This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research that addresses the dual challenge of "AI for Sustainability" (applications) and "Sustainable AI" (energy-efficient algorithms and hardware). A specific focus is placed on the metrics and methods used to quantify the environmental impact of AI models and the uncertainty of their predictions in critical environmental systems. The goal is to provide a collection of articles that bridges the gap between software engineering, metrology, and environmental science.
Suggested themes and article types: In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Green AI: Metrics and methods for measuring and reducing the carbon footprint of model training and inference.
- AI for Environmental Solutions: Machine learning applications in climate modeling, smart grids, waste management, and precision agriculture.
- Uncertainty Quantification: Methods for assessing the reliability and robustness of AI models in sustainability applications.
- Software Engineering for Sustainability: Architectures and design patterns for energy-efficient software systems.
- Smart Systems: AI-driven optimization in smart cities and transportation.
- Ethical and Social Sustainability: The impact of AI deployment on society and long-term sustainable development goals.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Emanuele Buchicchio
Dr. Giovanna Sannino
Dr. Ripal Ranpara
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- green computing
- energy efficiency
- smart systems
- uncertainty quantification, sustainable ai
- enterprise information systems
- software sustainability
- energy-aware computing
- environmental decision support
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