Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Brain Pathologies and Disorders

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ayman S. El-Baz + 1 more
English

Neural engineering is an emerging and fast-moving interdisciplinary research area that combines engineering with (a) electronic and photonic technologies, (b) computer science, (c) physics, (d) chemistry, (e) mathematics, and (f) cellular, molecular, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. This helps us understand the organizational principles and underlying mechanisms of the biology of neural systems and to further to study the behavioral dynamics and complexity of neural systems in nature. The field of neural engineering deals with many aspects of basic and clinical problems associated with neural dysfunction, including (i) the representation of sensory and motor information, (ii) electrical stimulation of the neuromuscular system to control muscle activation and movement, (iii) the analysis and visualization of complex neural systems at multiscale from the single cell to system levels to understand the underlying mechanisms, (iv) development of novel electronic and photonic devices and techniques for experimental probing, the neural simulation studies, (v) the design and development of human–machine interface systems and artificial vision sensors, and (vi) neural prosthesis to restore and enhance the impaired sensory and motor systems and functions. To highlight this emerging discipline, Dr. Ayman El-Baz and Dr. Jasjit Suri have developed Advances in Neural Engineering, covering the broad spectrum of neural engineering subfields and applications. This Series includes 7 volumes in the following order: Volume 1: Signal Processing Strategies, Volume 2: Brain-Computer Interfaces, Volume 3: Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Volume 4: Brain Pathologies and Disorders, Volume 5: Computing and Data Technologies, Volume 6: Advanced Brain Imaging Techniques and Volume 7: Neural Science Ethics. Volume 1 provides a comprehensive review of dominant feature extraction methods and classification algorithms in the brain-computer interfaces for motor imagery tasks. The authors discuss existing challenges in the domain of motor imagery brain-computer interface and suggest possible research directions.

Humanizing Artificial Touch

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
John-John Cabibihan
English

Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.

Carbon Capture and Storage

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Simon Roussanaly + 1 more
English
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Carbon Capture and Storage: A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive presentation of the latest advances in research and technology on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Given the urgency of scale-up and implementation of CCS to meet worldwide climate goals, this book addresses and engages all key stakeholders covering technical, economic, environmental, and legal aspects of CCS. This team of expert authors offer lessons learned to aid readers working on advancing CCS technologies and applications, considering a variety of relevant industries.This book will guide students and researchers through the latest research on CCS enabling them to identify new research topics to advance the field further. Professionals responsible for implementing advanced CCS to help reach climate goals will use this book as a guide to inform their activity and they will gain invaluable insight from lessons learned and best practices included.

Eleventh Hour CISSP®

4th Edition
January 1, 2026
Eric Conrad + 2 more
English
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Eleventh Hour CISSP®: Study Guide, Fourth Edition provides a study guide keyed directly to the most current version of the CISSP exam. This streamlined book includes only core certification information, making it ideal for last-minute studying. The main objectives of the exam are covered concisely, with key concepts highlighted. The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. Over 100,000 professionals are certified worldwide with many more joining their ranks. All eight domains are covered completely and concisely, giving readers the best possible chance of acing the exam.This new edition is aligned to cover all of the material in the most current version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge.

Ultrasonic Chemical Process Intensification

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Xiaoping Lu + 4 more
English

Ultrasonic Chemical Process Intensification focuses on acoustic foundations and ultrasound cavitation. The book describes the theory and methodologies of ultrasonic enhanced chemical reaction, mass and heat transfer process, mechanical separation, pulverization process and other unit operation processes. It introduces various sonochemical reactors and industrial ultrasonic processing equipment and devices, as well as the application and progress of ultrasonic enhanced chemical reaction process, electrochemistry, materials chemistry and process industries. Finally, the book specifies the main problems and challenges and provides suggestions and prospects for future development of ultrasonic chemical process intensification.

New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Yanping Yuan + 4 more
English
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New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems: Applications for Cold Regions provides step-by-step coverage of innovative areas of solar/photovoltaic/t... (PV/T) hot water and heating systems, covering principles, structure, modeling, experimental testing, operating characteristics and optimization, and economic evaluation. The book begins by discussing the concepts, classification, advantages, and application methods of current solar hot water/heating systems, phase change storage, and connection methods. Several novel systems are investigated and analyzed, with applications in extreme cold and subtropical regions, including tank-type systems, dual-condenser heat pipe systems, heat pipe PV/T-Trombe wall systems, PV/T road heat pump systems, and PV/T-PCM-PEM electrolyzer hydrogen/heating systems.Finally, other new types of PV/T systems and building design considerations for special climate regions, and perspectives and future directions, are considered. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel with an interest in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) technologies, solar energy, built environment, and renewable energy.

Data-Centric Civil Engineering

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Nima Gerami-Seresht
English

Despite this rising enthusiasm among post-graduate students and R&D practitioners for new data-driven techniques in civil engineering, no comprehensive references book exist that introduces such techniques to the civil engineering audience and explores the applications of these techniques in civil engineering. Consequently, this enthusiastic audience often refers to textbooks published in other engineering disciplines to learn the fundamentals of data science techniques; and then refers to journal and conference articles to learn the civil engineering applications of these techniques.This approach often leads to familiarizing the readers with a set of techniques that suit other engineering disciplines and using irrelevant engineering examples. Additionally, this approach ignores the unique characteristics of civil engineering problems (e.g., empirical data limitation).This book addresses these limitations by providing the first reference book on data-centric civil engineering to introduce advanced data science theories to the civil engineering audience. This book uses a variety of problems from the different fields of civil engineering (e.g., transportation, structure, and construction) and considers the unique limitations that civil engineers deal with in their research and practices.

Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Dimitrios G. Pavlou
English

Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures provides the classic methods that are essential for a wider audience, but also the advanced techniques based on mechanical behavior, material characterization and anisotropic elasticity with applications to composite materials.This title provides deep insight on important topics, such as the theory of beams with composite cross sections, slender beams, plates on elastic foundation, Airy’s stress functions, contact stresses and the elastic stability of a variety of structural members.Mathematical tools, along with advanced methods of integral transforms are provided so the reader can follow along and apply learning.Therefore, not only is this an essential resource for BSc, MSc, PhD level students, but also a practical guide for researchers, consultants and industrial engineers in the field of mechanical, civil, and structural engineering.

Applied Phycology

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Pau Loke Show + 3 more
English

Applied Phycology delves into the latest advancements in algal sustainability, from the preservation of microalgae to the application of artificial intelligence. It provides knowledge and tools to drive innovation, promote sustainability, and unlock the potential of algae in various industries and sectors. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book includes chapters on topics like algal bio factories, medical applications of algae, and genetic modification techniques. Explore the application of artificial intelligence in optimizing algal processes while uncovering the environmental aspects of algae.

Delay-Doppler Communications and Sensing

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Shuangyang Li + 4 more
English

Delay Doppler Communications and Sensing: Principles, Advances and Applications of OTFS provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and cutting-edge developments of delay Doppler (DD) communications and sensing with a specific focus on the advances and application of orthogonal time frequency space (OTFS). It highlights the fundamental theory for DD communications and sensing through the Zak transform, and discusses how this classic concept from quantum physics can reshape modern wireless technology. The important aspects of DD communications and sensing are introduced in detail, including transceiver design, performance analysis, and its application. In particular, this book reveals the intrinsic connections between DD domain wireless communication and sensing channels, unveiling the important interplay between communication and sensing functionalities in the DD domain. The book introduces the principles and design of communications and sensing based on the DD signal processing framework as well as delving into advanced aspects, such as DD domain MIMO and DD domain integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). By providing a comprehensive overview of both fundamental principles, cutting-edge research and practical applications, this book gives a deep understanding of the underlying concepts and techniques in Delay Doppler (DD) communications and sensing.With this book the reader will:Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Zak transform and DD domain wireless channelsUnderstand the concept of DD communications, including the popular variants of OTFSLearn implementation details of DD communications and sensingFollow state-of-the-art developments in DD communications and sensingGrasp the insights and physical interpretations of DD communications and sensingHave access to programming codes for OTFS and DD communications and sensing

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