Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Introduction to Mathematics in Physiology, Medicine, and Health Sciences

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Dhanjoo N. Ghista + 3 more
English

Introduction to Mathematics in Physiology, Medicine, and Health Sciences provides a quantitative handbook for physiology and biological systems, so researchers, practitioners, and clinicians can have a quantitative foundation, and medicine can incorporate more precise diagnostics. This book’s purpose is to demonstrate how fundamental mathematics can be incorporated into biomedical engineering, physiology, medicine, and health sciences research, application, and clinical practice to make these disciplines more quantitative and computational, and hence more explanatory and informative. The book also provides more quantitative formulation of medical procedures, towards supporting the growing field of precision medicine. The book guides readers though the foundations of mathematics as it is applied to modeling of physiological systems, medicine, biology, and health sciences. Each chapter includes a robust introduction to the mathematical concepts and principles necessary to understand their application to the indicated medical and biological systems, beginning with the fundamental relationships among biological variables in Chapter 2, introduction to basic calculus and rate of change in biomedical variables in Chapter 3, and the principles of linear algebra and vectors applied to medicine in Chapter 4. Chapters 5-7 cover the fundamentals of exponential and logarithmic biomedical functions, maximum and minimum values of a function, and integration applications such as summation, area, and volume. Chapter 8 provides an in-depth look into biomedical applications of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, which are important modeling tools for flow and variable systems. Chapter 9 provides extensive coverage of Organ System Analyses, which is the core of the physiological system modeling in the book, with a wide range of applied examples. Chapters 10 and 11 extend the modeling applications to medical devices and signal processing. Each chapter provides in-depth guidance on the mathematical concepts, methodology, and procedures for applying the mathematical formulas and equations to the appropriate biomedical and physiological systems, as well as step-by-step procedures for creating models for a wealth of specific applications.

Smart Civil and Structural Engineering

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Shahryar Habibi
English

Smart Structural Engineering: Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence provides an exploration of the dynamic intersection between smart technologies and civil and structural engineering. It discusses the transformative role of cutting-edge technologies in revolutionizing the way design is transforming structural engineering. The central theme of the book is the seamless integration of innovative technologies in the field, enabling engineers to create structures that are not only robust but also intelligent and adaptable.Key themes include:Innovative TechnologiesIntellig... Structural SystemsInterdiscipli... CollaborationSustain... in Practice

Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Abdul Gaffar Sheik + 2 more
English

Digitalization of Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants: Towards Industry 5.0 is an indispensable resource for students and researchers dedicated to sustainable environmental practices and the future of wastewater management. The book delves into the transformative potential of Industry 5.0 for biological wastewater treatment plants, building on the advancements of Industry 4.0. The chapters cover a wide range of cutting-edge topics, including the integration of smart machines with human expertise, the application of machine learning and deep learning for sustainable development, and the use of explainable AI and reinforcement learning. The editors explore the incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital twins, the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technologies, and the ethical considerations of adopting these innovations. The inclusion of methods and case studies highlight real-world applications, offering valuable insights into the digital transformation of wastewater treatment systems, particularly in developing countries. This comprehensive guide is essential for enhancing operational efficiency, boosting productivity, and achieving sustainability goals in the wastewater management sector.

Damage Mechanics for Laminated Composites

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Shuguang Li
English

Damage Mechanics for Laminated Composites outlines commonly encountered damage mechanisms and failure modes in laminated composites and provides strategies for avoiding them. The book primarily analyzes two types of damage commonly observed in laminated composites, transverse matrix cracking and delamination, and is divided into 3 sections, the first providing an introduction to the topic, covering the stress-strain relationship, thermodynamics, material categorization, common experimental observations, laminate theory, and the generalized plan strain problem. The second section discusses transverse matrix cracking, including subjects such as cracked laminate analysis, Hashin’s analysis, shear lag, the ply-discount technique, continuum damage mechanics, and the effects of viscosity. The third section analyzes delamination, including energy release rates, delamination modeling, and Abaqus models, and the book concludes with a discussion of progressive failure analyses and future developments.

The Geoinformatics Frontier

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Kleomenis Kalogeropoulos + 3 more
English

The Geoinformatics Frontier: AI, Big Data, and Crowdsourced Technologies tackles the critical challenge of integrating Geoinformatics, AI, Big Data, and VGI; offering a comprehensive introduction to these pivotal concepts, the book elucidates their foundations and relevance to Geoinformatics. It approaches builds on the theory discussed with practical guidance, examples, and detailed case studies; equipping readers with the knowledge needed to effectively implement them. The book presents case studies spanning various sectors, showcasing how the technologies can be successfully employed to address intricate spatial issues and facilitate well-informed decision-making for the complexities of managing large-scale spatial datasets. It also provides indispensable insights into data collection, storage, quality control, and fusion techniques, offering practical solutions to the challenges of data storage, processing, and analysis. The Geoinformatics Frontier serves as an indispensable guide, bridging the gap in understanding and practice for geospatial scientists, empowering readers to harness the transformative potential of Geoinformatics and advanced computer technologies.

Exoplanet Detection Methods

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Camilla Danielski
English

Exoplanet Detection Methods: Uncovering the Evolution of Planetary Systems is a comprehensive guide that delves into modern techniques for detecting exoplanets. It explores current methods while unravelling the fascinating story of planetary system evolution. Each chapter is meticulously structured to introduce detection methods, offer step-by-step instructions, analyze datasets, and present available instrumentation. This book caters to both beginners and seasoned researchers, providing them with the means to understand the characteristics and evolutionary timelines of different planetary populations.Beyond methodological insights, the book includes online proposal case studies, curated lists of resources, and further detailed step-by-step methods. This makes it an indispensable companion for those venturing into exoplanetary studies or working on planetary demographics.

Industry 4.0 and Sustainability

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Muhammad Imran Khan + 2 more
English

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly termed Industry 4.0, is transforming production and manufacturing through integration of advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), industrial internet of things (IIoT), big data analytics, additive manufacturing, and advanced robotics. While much discussion has centered on potential economic impacts, Industry 4.0 also holds significant implications for sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. However, simply adopting technologies does not guarantee sustainability benefits, and improperly managed, they pose risks related to job losses, inequality, and rebound effects that must be addressed through integrative frameworks. ‘Industry 4.0 and Sustainability’ will provide the first comprehensive, evidence-based perspective unifying technological, organizational, policy, and social considerations to strategically direct Industry 4.0 innovations towards improved sustainability across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. With applied case studies and integrated roadmaps spanning engineering, management, and policy, it fills a crucial gap in guiding Industry 4.0 deployments to accelerate progress on sustainable development goals.

Optics and Photonics

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Andrew Zhou
English

Optics and Photonics is a valuable and easy-to-read text on both the fundamentals and applications, including sections on geometrical optics, wave optics, photonics and lasers, optical materials, and real-world photonics applications. Emerging trends and future directions are also discussed. A structured progression is adopted, starting with basic concepts, and building up to more advanced topics involving components and systems. This book also keeps a balance between depth and breadth for such a diversified and large field. This framework is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate students, while also providing technicians and researchers with a deeper understanding of the principles and application relevant to their work. The solutions to multiple choice reading questions, end of chapter problems and projects are provided for instructors, as well as the PowerPoint presentations, a test bank and a separate lab manual, reinforcing understanding and application.

Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Siddhartha Bhattacharyya + 4 more
English

Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics: Applications in Data Exploration explores the most recent advances in hybrid quantum-inspired algorithms. Combining principles of quantum mechanics with metaheuristic techniques for efficient data optimization, this book examines multilevel quantum systems characterized by qudits and higher-level quantum states as more robust alternatives to conventional bilevel quantum approaches. It introduces novel multilevel applications of quantum metaheuristics for addressing optimization problems in areas including function optimization, data analysis, scheduling, and signal processing. The book also showcases real-world examples, case studies, and contributions that emphasize the effectiveness of proposed multilevel techniques over existing bilevel methods. Researchers, professionals, and engineers working on intelligent computing, quantum computing, data processing, clustering, and analysis, and those interested in the synergies between quantum computing, metaheuristics, and multilevel quantum systems for enhanced data exploration and analysis will find this book to be of great value.

Functional Analysis: Theory and Applications

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ravi P. Agarwal + 2 more
English

An applied understanding of functional analysis is essential for students pursuing research or careers in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and engineering, among other disciplines.Function... Analysis: Theory and Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of functional analysis. Authored by esteemed mathematicians with extensive expertise in the field, this book thoroughly introduces fundamental concepts in functional analysis, including Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces, operator theory, nonlinear analysis, linear operators, and normed spaces, and implements these in real-world problems across various scientific and engineering disciplines.The book's rigorous mathematical treatment is combined with worked examples, exercises and solutions, visual aids, application case studies, and future directions across all chapters to reinforce learning, while appendices offer supplementary materials, proofs of theorems, and tables of important results, among other resources.

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