Symmetry and Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Systems
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computer vision; image processing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The concept of symmetry plays a fundamental role across mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering. In recent years, advances in artificial intelligence, computational modeling, materials science, and complex system design have highlighted new dimensions of symmetry, not only as an aesthetic property but also as a tool for optimization, efficiency, and innovation. This Special Issue of Symmetry brings together cutting-edge research and reviews that explore theoretical developments, practical applications, and interdisciplinary insights into symmetry and its breaking. The contributions cover a wide spectrum of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Mathematical symmetry and group theory applications in modern problem-solving;
- Computational intelligence and symmetry-based algorithms in image analysis, pattern recognition, and machine learning;
- Physical and material sciences, where nanoscale and quantum-level symmetries drive innovation in energy systems and nanotechnology;
- Biological and ecological systems, exploring symmetry in natural structures and behaviors;
- Engineering applications, such as sustainable energy, smart agriculture, and resilient infrastructure, where symmetry principles underpin system design and optimization.
The papers collected here demonstrate how symmetry continues to be a bridge between theory and application, enabling novel solutions to contemporary scientific and technological challenges. Together, they highlight the dual role of symmetry and asymmetry: as guiding principles in discovery and as mechanisms for adaptation and innovation. On behalf of the Editorial Team, I thank all contributing authors and reviewers for their commitment and valuable insights. I am confident that this Special Issue will serve as a reference point for researchers and practitioners, stimulating further advances in both theoretical explorations and real-world applications of symmetry.
Dr. Rotimi-Williams Bello
Prof. Dr. Pius Adewale Owolawi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- image processing
- image analysis
- pattern recognition
- machine learning
- computer vision
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