High Performance Computing and Sustainability Through Artificial Intelligence

Editors: Jagdish Chandra Patni, Nilesh Bhaskarrao Bahadure

High Performance Computing and Sustainability Through Artificial Intelligence

ISBN: 979-8-89881-604-9
eISBN: 979-8-89881-603-2 (Online)

Introduction

High Performance Computing and Sustainability Through Artificial Intelligence examines the convergence of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technologies, and cybersecurity in addressing contemporary sustainability challenges. Bringing together current research and practical perspectives from experienced academics and professionals, the book explores how advanced computational frameworks can improve the efficiency, security, and resilience of digital infrastructures while supporting environmentally sustainable development.

The chapters cover emerging trends in big data and cloud computing, AI- and IoT-enabled sustainable agriculture, and comprehensive approaches to cloud security, including risk assessment, security auditing, data protection, and cybersecurity frameworks. The book further examines the role of HPC and AI in reducing carbon emissions, strengthening smart farming systems, and protecting critical cyber-physical infrastructure such as smart power grids. The book also aims to address the ethical and policy considerations associated with deploying intelligent high-performance computing systems in digital ecosystems.


Key Features

  • - Integration of HPC, AI, and cloud computing for sustainable digital transformation.
  • - Cloud security frameworks, cybersecurity challenges, and data protection strategies.
  • - AI- and AIoT-enabled applications for sustainable agriculture and carbon reduction.
  • - Cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure and smart power grids.
  • - Emerging ethical, governance, and policy considerations for AI-driven sustainable computing.

Target Readership :

This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, graduate students, computer scientists, and professionals working in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and sustainable computing.

Foreword

In recent years, the global scientific and technological landscape has witnessed an extraordinary acceleration, driven by the twin engines of High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Together, these fields are revolutionizing how we approach complex problems, enabling researchers, industries, and governments to simulate, predict, and optimize solutions at unprecedented scales and speeds.

Simultaneously, the world faces profound and urgent sustainability challenges. From climate change and depleting natural resources to the need for cleaner energy and smarter urban planning, the call for sustainable innovation has never been louder. In this context, the synergy between HPC and AI represents not just a technical advancement but a strategic necessity. By combining the computational muscle of HPC with the adaptive intelligence of AI, we gain powerful tools to drive meaningful progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This book, "High Performance Computing and Sustainability Through Artificial Intelligence," is a timely and significant contribution to this emerging interdisciplinary frontier. It brings together thoughtful leaders, researchers, and practitioners who delve into the applications, challenges, and innovations that lie at the intersection of these transformative technologies and the pursuit of sustainability. From optimizing energy systems and improving agricultural yields to modeling environmental phenomena and designing greener infrastructure, the chapters in this volume reflect both depth and diversity of scope.

Importantly, the book not only catalogs existing knowledge but also stimulates new ideas. It encourages readers to reimagine what is possible when we align computational capabilities with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. It serves as a guide for those who seek to not only understand these technologies but also to use them wisely and ethically for the betterment of our planet.

I commend the editors and contributors for their vision, scholarship, and commitment to advancing a field that is vital to our collective future. This work will undoubtedly inspire further research, innovation, and collaboration in the quest for a sustainable, intelligent world.

Tanupriya Choudhury
School of Computer Science
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India