Description
Renewable Energy and Sustainability addresses the urgent need for transitioning to renewable energy to combat climate change, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and promote sustainability. It introduces readers to the fundamentals of renewable energy, covering solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy, while exploring innovative technologies like smart grids, energy storage, and AI-driven energy systems. Real-world case studies illustrate global successes, challenges, and strategies for adopting renewable solutions. With a focus on environmental justice, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and equitable energy access, the book emphasizes the intersection of technology and societal impact. Designed for students and early-career learners, it provides simplified explanations, relatable examples, and practical insights, making complex concepts accessible. This comprehensive guide inspires action and equips readers with the knowledge to drive a sustainable, renewable-powered future.
Dr. Souraya Goumri-Said is Full professor of Physics at Alfaisal University (Riyadh, KSA). She received her PhD degree from the Bourgogne University in Dijon (France) on 2004. Her main area of research is density functional theory applied to material science and modeling the physical properties of functionalized materials such as perovskites, ceramics, carbides, nitrides, and materials for storage hydrogen. She also specializes in modeling optical, photonic devices and nanostructures for photovoltaic applications. Souraya is editor of open Physics (former the central European journal of physics,) within Degruyter edition since 2008. She edited her first book on 2006 about ab-initio methods applied to physical properties of semiconductors nitrides and perovskites. Souraya is author and co-author of more than 234 papers, 6 chapters, 2 published parents, and books with h-index=38. She is recipient of LEWAS - Leadership Excellence for Women Awards & Symposium Awards (edition 2022) and the Arab Environmental Excellence Award 2024 in the category of Environmental Scientific Innovation. She joined the advisory Editorial Board of computational condensed matter journal at Elsevier in 2021. Since February 2024, she is member of Editorial Board of Heliyon at cell edition. She was recognized in the "Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists List" in 2024.
Dr. Mohammed Benali Kanoun received his Doctor of Science in Physics from University of Sorbonne Paris Nord, France in 2020 and PhD degree in materials science from University of Tlemcen - University of Grenoble 1 in 2004 (Join program). He then worked in the University of Poitiers (France), University of Lille (France), University of Namur (Belgium), KAUST (Saudi Arabia), Georgia Institute of Technology (USA). During 2015-2022, He was appointed as assistant/associate/full professor at AlFaisal University and King Faisal University. Currently he is a professor of physics at Prince Sultan University since 2022. He has published more than 150 peer reviewed journal articles and two published patents. He has contributed with chapters in four books. His research interests focus on spintronics, photocatalysis, photovoltaic, solar cells, machine learning. He has been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier.
