Engineering Applications of AI for Demand Forecasting

Engineering Applications of AI for Demand Forecasting explores how Artificial Intelligence enhances prediction accuracy across modern engineering systems. As industries move toward Industry 4.0, the book highlights the role of AI in processing large, dynamic datasets for smarter decision-making. This book brings together contemporary research that demonstrates AI’s ability to enhance precision, efficiency, and adaptability in diverse forecasting environments. By covering cybersecurity analytics, anomaly detection, logistics forecasting, sustainable supply chain management, and predictive maintenance, it demonstrates AI’s versatility in complex environments. The book also showcases AI applications in renewable energy forecasting, peak load prediction, smart meter analytics, and prosumer-driven demand modeling. Combining theory with practical case studies, it serves as a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, practitioners, and students.

Dr. Bhargav Appasani received the Ph.D. (Engg.) degree from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India. He is currently an Associate Professor with the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India. He has published more than 160 articles in international journals and conference proceedings. He has also published six book chapters with Springer and Elsevier. He has authored one book and has edited three books. He also has a patent filed to his credit. He is an academic editor of the Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Wiley) and reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, and IEEE Access. Dr. Appasani has taught many courses such as machine learning, data structure algorithm, microwave, control system, etc. for several years.

Dr. Amitkumar Vidyakant Jha received M.Tech degree from Indian Institute of Industrial Technology Guwahati, India and Ph.D. degree from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, India. He works as an associate professor at the KIIT. He has authored more than 60 articles in international journals, and conference proceedings. He has also authored 4 book chapters published by Springer and Elsevier. He has also edited two books which have been published by Nova Science and Taylor & Francis. To his credit, he has 4 patents. He has been honored with various awards including Best paper award in IEEE ECAI conference, Pitesti, Romania, Best paper award in IEEE CEES, Tokyo, Japan, Best Paper Award in IEEE STPEC 2023, KIIT University, India. He serves also as an editor to Scientific Reports journal of Springer Nature portfolio. He is an active reviewer of many international journals from the portfolio of IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Frontier, IOP, etc. Dr. Jha has vast teaching experience for many core engineering subjects such as data communication and networking, computer networks, data structure & algorithms, wireless sensor networks, digital system design, etc. He is a member of various professional societies including a life-time member of Indian Science Congress (ISC), International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and World Leadership Academy.