Saad Motahhir - Böcker

Performance Enhancement and Control of Photovoltaic Systems brings together the latest advances in photovoltaic control and integration, with various embedded technologies applied to standalone and grid connected systems in normal and abnormal operating conditions, with new approaches intended to overcome a number of critical limitations in using PV technology. The book begins by introducing modern photovoltaic (PV) systems, system integration, materials, and thermodynamic analysis for improved performance, before examining applications in industrial processes, artificial neural network technology, and economic analysis of PV systems.In-depth chapters then demonstrate the use of advanced control and optimization techniques, covering the use of new embedded technologies, through different applications such as MPPT controllers, solar trackers, cleaning systems, cooling systems, and monitoring systems. Applications of photovoltaic energy systems in distributed generation, microgrid, and smart grid systems will be considered.

Presents the latest materials and thermodynamic analysis techniques for improved PV performanceProvides detailed descriptions and analyses of embedded systems and digital technologiesExplores industrial applications that are supported by case studies and practical examples

With its well-thought-out overview of the topic, Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications serves diverse audience across both in academia and industry. The volume discusses the AUTOSAR architecture and standards, highlighting their role in enabling the integration of emerging technologies such as blockchain-based security within the Internet of Vehicles. It further addresses embedded software design, implementation, and validation techniques that are fundamental to developing reliable and safety-critical automotive systems. In addition, it examines electric vehicle technologies, with particular focus on advanced battery management strategies and real-time power and health monitoring. Autonomous driving is explored through LiDAR-SLAM techniques and FPGA-based hardware architectures designed to support robust vehicle navigation. The book also emphasizes vehicle connectivity and telematics applications, encompassing innovations in smart mobility and intelligent transport. Together, these themes provide readers with a rigorous and well-rounded understanding of the challenges, methodologies, and opportunities shaping next-generation automotive embedded systems.Systematically discusses automotive embedded systems, including information on the current state of the art and upcoming prospectsFeatures in-depth coverage of core topics such as AUTOSAR standards, blockchain- enabled IoV security, embedded software validation, battery management, real time monitoring in electric vehicles, LiDAR-SLAM techniques, and FPGA-based architectures for autonomous navigationEnsures readers are up to date with cutting-edge industry developments and are prepared to further steer research into prominent trends (e.g., autonomous driving, electric vehicles, and connected cars, among others)

Digital transformation, also known as Industry 4.0, Smart Industry, and Smart Manufacturing, is at the top of leaders’ agendas. Such a transformation stimulates innovation in new products and services, the digital transformation of processes, and the creation of new business models and ecosystems. In the world of manufacturing, Industry 4.0 is based on various technological advances, among which we can mainly cite CPS (cyber-physical systems), IoT (Internet of Things), and IoS (internet of services).While engaging, this fourth wave also brings significant challenges for manufacturers. Business operations and the supply chain are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats.Security Engineering for Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems is an invaluable resource to discover cybersecurity and privacy techniques for embedded and cyber-physical systems. This book presents the latest studies and research results on all aspects of security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary reference for researchers, practitioners, and educators to discover the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, and practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems.The book offers comprehensive coverage of the essential topics, including the following: Embedded and cyber-physical systems threats and vulnerabilities Security engineering techniques for embedded and cyber-physical systems Security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems and potential future-use cases Artificial intelligence techniques for cybersecurity and privacy Security engineering for Internet of Things Blockchain for cybersecurity in embedded and cyber-physical systemsThis book comprises a number of state-of-the-art contributions from both scientists and practitioners working in security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems. It aspires to provide a relevant reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals working in this area or those interested in grasping its diverse facets and exploring the latest advances and future trends related to security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems.

Digital transformation, also known as Industry 4.0, Smart Industry, and Smart Manufacturing, is at the top of leaders’ agendas. Such a transformation stimulates innovation in new products and services, the digital transformation of processes, and the creation of new business models and ecosystems. In the world of manufacturing, Industry 4.0 is based on various technological advances, among which we can mainly cite CPS (cyber-physical systems), IoT (Internet of Things), and IoS (internet of services).While engaging, this fourth wave also brings significant challenges for manufacturers. Business operations and the supply chain are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats.Security Engineering for Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems is an invaluable resource to discover cybersecurity and privacy techniques for embedded and cyber-physical systems. This book presents the latest studies and research results on all aspects of security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary reference for researchers, practitioners, and educators to discover the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, and practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems.The book offers comprehensive coverage of the essential topics, including the following: Embedded and cyber-physical systems threats and vulnerabilities Security engineering techniques for embedded and cyber-physical systems Security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems and potential future-use cases Artificial intelligence techniques for cybersecurity and privacy Security engineering for Internet of Things Blockchain for cybersecurity in embedded and cyber-physical systemsThis book comprises a number of state-of-the-art contributions from both scientists and practitioners working in security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems. It aspires to provide a relevant reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals working in this area or those interested in grasping its diverse facets and exploring the latest advances and future trends related to security engineering for embedded and cyber-physical systems.

The rising share of photovoltaic (PV) energy requires sophisticated digital techniques for control, monitoring and integration with the grid. In remote areas, where no trained personnel might be nearby to intervene, such technologies are vital to ensure reliability and power quality, and to harness the solar potential of these locations. Moreover, tracking is necessary for moveable systems. Digital technologies can be used to enable and augment the use of PV energy in the grid, as well as for desalination, water pumping and hydrolysis.Digital Technologies for Solar Photovoltaic Systems: From general to rural and remote installations focuses on the latest research and developments in PV energy system operation and integration. It provides extensive coverage of R&D to overcome critical limitations to the use of remote PV systems.Chapters cover phase-shifting transformers, grid-connected PV micro-inverter, distribution automation, PV powered water pumping, maximum power point tracking and solar tracking, soiling effects and measurement, cleaning methods, IoT based PV module cooling and cleaning, control of energy storage, and energy management.This book is a highly useful reference guide for researchers, designers, operators, and experts involved with PV systems, as well as for graduate students.

This book presents a detailed description, analysis, comparison of the latest research and developments in photovoltaic energy. Discussing everything from semiconductors to system integration, and applying various advanced technologies to stand alone and electric utility interfaced in normal and abnormal operating conditions of PV systems, this book provides a thorough introduction to the topic.This book brings together research from around the world, covering the use of technologies such as embedded systems, the Internet of things and blockchain technologies for PV systems for different applications including controllers, solar trackers and cooling systems.The book is of interest to electronic and mechanical engineers, researchers and students in the field of photovoltaics.

This book presents a detailed description, analysis, comparison of the latest research and developments in photovoltaic energy. Discussing everything from semiconductors to system integration, and applying various advanced technologies to stand alone and electric utility interfaced in normal and abnormal operating conditions of PV systems, this book provides a thorough introduction to the topic.This book brings together research from around the world, covering the use of technologies such as embedded systems, the Internet of things and blockchain technologies for PV systems for different applications including controllers, solar trackers and cooling systems.The book is of interest to electronic and mechanical engineers, researchers and students in the field of photovoltaics.

This book gathers selected research papers presented at the First International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA 21), held at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, on 29–30 January 2021.

The Cyber-Physical System (CPS) relates to many other popularized technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT, IIoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M), Industry 4.0, which describe a vision of connected creations that deeply unite the physical and information domains.

The Cyber-Physical System (CPS) relates to many other popularized technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT, IIoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M), Industry 4.0, which describe a vision of connected creations that deeply unite the physical and information domains.

This book presents Volume 1 of selected research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA 22), held at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, on January 28–29, 2022.

This book presents volume 2 of selected research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA 22), held at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, on 28–29 January 2022.

This book presents volume 1 of selected research papers presented at the third International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA 23).

This book presents volume 2 of selected research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA 23).

The broad set of smart applications for MI is organized into four themes covering all areas of the economy and social life, namely (i) Smart Environment, (ii) Smart Social Living, (iii) Smart Business and Manufacturing, and (iv) Smart Government.

The broad set of smart applications for MI is organized into four themes covering all areas of the economy and social life, namely (i) Smart Environment, (ii) Smart Social Living, (iii) Smart Business and Manufacturing, and (iv) Smart Government.

This book presents volume 1 of selected research papers presented at the fourth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’24).

This book presents volume 2 of selected research papers presented at the fourth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’24).

This book presents volume 3 of selected research papers presented at the fourth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’24).

This book presents volume 4 of selected research papers presented at the fourth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’24).

This book presents volume 3 of selected research papers presented at the fifth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’25). Highlighting the latest innovations in digital technologies as: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Embedded systems, generative AI, Network Technology, digital transformation and their applications in several areas as Industry 4.0, sustainability, Energy transition, Economy, Healthcare, etc. The respective papers will encourage and inspire researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to put these methods into practice.

This book presents volume 1 of selected research papers presented at the fifth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’25). Highlighting the latest innovations in digital technologies as: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Embedded systems, generative AI, Network Technology, digital transformation and their applications in several areas as Industry 4.0, sustainability, Energy transition, Economy, Healthcare, etc. The respective papers will encourage and inspire researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to put these methods into practice.

This book presents volume 2 of selected research papers presented at the fifth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’25). Highlighting the latest innovations in digital technologies as: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Embedded systems, generative AI, Network Technology, digital transformation and their applications in several areas as Industry 4.0, sustainability, Energy transition, Economy, Healthcare, etc. The respective papers will encourage and inspire researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to put these methods into practice.

This book presents volume 4 of selected research papers presented at the fifth International Conference on Digital Technologies and Applications (ICDTA’25). Highlighting the latest innovations in digital technologies as: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Embedded systems, generative AI, Network Technology, digital transformation and their applications in several areas as Industry 4.0, sustainability, Energy transition, Economy, Healthcare, etc. The respective papers will encourage and inspire researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to put these methods into practice.

This proceedings book brings together selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the First Edition of the International Network on Green Digital Innovation and Business (INDIB’26), held in Marrakech, Morocco, on January 30, 2026. It showcases recent advances across key thematic areas, including AI and data-driven green innovation; cybersecurity, blockchain, and trust; education, inclusion, and societal impact; green digital business, finance, and ESG; and smart energy systems, renewables, and power electronics. By combining theoretical contributions with applied research and interdisciplinary perspectives, the book aims to inform, encourage, and inspire researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to translate digital innovation into sustainable and impactful real-world solutions.