Innovations in Water Resource Management: Integrating Advanced Analytics, AI, and System Modeling

Dear Colleagues,

The management of water resources is facing unprecedented challenges driven by climate change, population growth, and aging infrastructure. These pressures demand a paradigm shift from traditional approaches toward more adaptive, efficient, and data-informed strategies. By leveraging advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and sophisticated system modeling, we can develop more robust predictive models, optimize system operations, and create resilient decision-support frameworks. The true innovation, however, lies in the integration of these powerful computational tools, bridging the gap between data-driven insights and fundamental physical processes.

This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research at the intersection of data science and water engineering, highlighting the integration of advanced analytics, AI, and system modeling to address complex water challenges. We invite contributions on a broad range of topics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• AI and machine learning applications in hydrology and water resources;
• Hybrid modeling: combining physics-based and data-driven approaches;
• Data-driven approaches for agricultural water management, including precision irrigation, evapotranspiration modeling, and yield forecasting;
• Development of digital twins for urban and rural water systems;
• Predictive modeling for flood, drought, and water quality forecasting;
• Data analytics and optimization for water distribution and treatment systems;
• Smart sensing, IoT applications, and big data analytics for water management;
• Climate change impact assessment using advanced computational methods;
• Decision support systems for sustainable and integrated water management;
• Innovations in real-time monitoring, control, and automation of water infrastructure.

Dr. Saman Maroufpoor
Guest Editor

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