Description: As global waste generation continues to rise, so do challenges like environmental pollution, resource depletion, prolonged waste persistence, and inefficient land use. Digital Waste Valorization: Pathways to Circularity and Environmental Innovation offers a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of integrated waste valorization techniques and how advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital tools can transform diverse waste streams including plastics, e-waste, biomass, and hazardous materials into valuable resources. Drawing on case studies and emerging strategies, it addresses the thermodynamics, kinetics, and life cycle assessments of valorization processes, while introducing AI-enhanced forecasting, digital twins, and computational materials design to optimize decision-making. Aimed at environmental researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals, the book promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and data-driven solutions to support circular economy goals. It provides a much-needed platform for global experts to converge on sustainable waste strategies, offering practical insights into the future of resource recovery and environmental management.
Brief description:
Dr. Alaa El Din Mahmoud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, at Alexandria University, where he also serves as a DAAD Research Ambassador. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Alexandria University and a Ph.D. from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. He has received prestigious fellowships from universities in the United States. His research interests include sustainability, waste valorization, water and wastewater treatment, microplastics, the circular economy, machine learning, and green nanotechnology. His accolades include the 2024 State Encouragement Award in Advanced Technological Sciences, the 2023 Alexandria University Academic Encouragement Award, and the 2021 Fulbright Award. Dr. Mahmoud has an outstanding publication record in peer-reviewed international journals and book chapters. He also serves on the editorial boards of international journals and books and contributes to funded research projects as a principal investigator and consultant.