Systems Engineering in Smart, Sustainable, Green City Projects
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Interests: smart, sustainable, green (SSG) cities; information systems; enterprise systems integration; process change; smart city systems; urban computing; enterprise resource planning; SAP ERP; systems thinking; supply chain management; lean manufacturing and management; net zero
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart cities are evolving as complex, interconnected systems that require holistic approaches to design, implementation, and governance. This Special Issue on “Systems Engineering in Smart, Sustainable, Green City Projects” seeks to advance the understanding of how systems engineering principles can be applied to address the challenges and opportunities of smart, sustainable, and green urban development. The integration of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and advanced urban infrastructure provides a foundation for resilient, efficient, and citizen-centric cities. However, realising this vision requires rigorous systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and frameworks that view cities as systems of systems.
This Special Issue invites contributions that explore innovative methods, case studies, and theoretical advancements in systems engineering for smart cities. Topics may include digital transformation in urban systems, sustainable infrastructure, circular economy approaches, digital twinning, intelligent transport, energy optimisation, and responsible AI integration. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary approaches bridging technology, policy, and societal needs, as well as solutions that contribute to climate action, net-zero goals, and just urban transitions. The aim is to provide new insights into designing and managing future-ready cities that are adaptive, inclusive, and environmentally responsible.
Dr. Vahid Javidroozi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- smart cities
- systems engineering
- digital transformation
- sustainable and green infrastructure
- AI and intelligent urban systems
- digital twins
- circular economy in cities
- net zero and climate action
- urban resilience
- citizen-centric design
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