Energy and Environmental Systems

Research at the intersection of transportation, urban systems, and environmental risk examines how cities can be designed and managed to withstand disruptions—whether from natural disasters, infrastructure failures, or shifting energy demands. Mobile computing and IoT sensors now make it possible to gather real-time data across complex urban environments, enabling predictive models that can guide emergency responders and inform decisions during floods, typhoons, and other acute events. A central challenge is translating raw sensor data into actionable guidance fast enough to matter, while ensuring that the underlying infrastructure remains energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable over the long run. Researchers are actively working on how smart city architectures can integrate heterogeneous data streams—from building energy systems to livestock health—into coherent decision support tools that hold up under the pressure of actual emergencies.

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35,315

Total citations

28,632

Keywords

Disaster ManagementUrban ResilienceSmart CityIoTCattle Health MonitoringEnergy Consumption