Smart Materials and Energy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution [Hardcover]

This book explores the role that smart materials and energy systems play in driving innovation and sustainability in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It covers a wide range of topics in advanced materials science, energy technologies, and the ongoing digital transformation known as the 4IR.

James Ayodele Oke received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of South Africa, which was sponsored by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. He is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science at the University of Johannesburg.

Sina Karimzadeh is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), where he also received his Ph.D. He serves as the Head of the ALD and innovation sub-research group and the Lead experimentalist at the ALD facility at UJ.

Peter Ozaveshe Oviroh earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and he is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science at UJ.

Kingsley Ukoba?is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science of the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, graduating among the top 15 researchers. He coordinates the smart energy group for JENANO, headed by Prof. Tien-Chien Jen.

Patrick Ehi Imoisili is a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. He is a 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) nanotechnology expert with the JENANO research group, under Prof. Tien-Chien Jen. Dr. Imoisili is the Head of the Smart Materials sub-research group and the Lead exl£&