This book brings together practical research and interdisciplinary approaches focused on sustainability transitions. The selected chapters explore climate-responsive engineering, digital transformation, inclusive infrastructure, and socio-economic strategies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each contribution offers applied insights and methods designed for real-world adaptation. By presenting diverse perspectives from both early-career and established researchers, the volume promotes knowledge sharing for scalable and responsible innovation. 

Sustainable Engineering and Smart Technologies serves as a valuable resource for academics, industry practitioners, policy developers, graduate students, and decision-makers seeking to enhance long-term environmental and societal resilience.

Mir Sayed Shah Danish, Ph.D., Dr. Eng., MBA, CEng, SMIEEE, MIET, is a multidisciplinary scholar, engineering leader, and innovation strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, sustainable energy, intelligent engineering systems, and global sustainability. He currently serves as Research and Innovation Chair at the Research and Education Promotion Association (REPA) LLC, USA, where he contributes to research development, academic collaboration, innovation strategy, and international scholarly initiatives. Dr. Danish has held academic and research appointments at several universities, including the University of the Ryukyus and Nagoya University in Japan. With doctoral expertise in sustainable energy and intelligent systems, and more than 100 scholarly contributions supported by several awards and recognitions, he is widely acknowledged for bridging advanced scientific research with practical applications in engineering, policy, business, and industry. His work emphasizes the development of data-driven, AI-enabled, and sustainable solutions for complex energy and environmental challenges. He is the founder of the IEEE Sustainable Energy and Intelligent Engineering Society (SEIES) and an active member of leading professional organizations. Dr. Danish has also contributed to several Springer books, reflecting his continued commitment to interdisciplinary research, global knowledge exchange, and sustainable development.