Artificial Intelligence in Water Science: Opportunities, Prospects, and Concerns
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025 | Viewed by 1194
Special Issue Editor
Interests: wastewater treatment; microbial community; artificial intelligence; machine learning; quorum sensing; emerging contaminant
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Dear Colleagues,
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in water science is rapidly advancing research and practice. Machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling have led to significant advancements in wastewater treatment, pollution monitoring, and water quality optimization. Notable achievements include enhanced flood prediction, real-time water quality monitoring, and improved efficiency in wastewater treatment and irrigation management. AI’s ability to process large datasets and improve decision-making supports more effective and sustainable water management practices. These innovations are crucial for addressing global water challenges and ensuring long-term water sustainability.
We invite authors to submit original research and review articles that explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in conventional water science fields such as wastewater, groundwater, and surface water. Additionally, we encourage submissions that investigate the application of AI in conjunction with materials science, biology, and other related disciplines, to unlock innovative solutions to complex water-related challenges.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- AI-driven construction of wastewater treatment processes;
- AI-driven efficiency enhancement of wastewater treatment processes;
- AI-driven smart water management;
- AI-driven exploration of pollutant fate and detection technology innovation;
- Predictive modeling for groundwater contamination and remediation;
- AI applications in real-time water quality monitoring and management.
Dr. Jinfeng Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- emerging contaminant
- wastewater treatment
- groundwater
- surface water
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