Microclimate Monitoring, Mitigation and Adaptation in Deltas (Deltas of the World)

This book explores microclimate assessment and monitoring in Delta regions, offering new methods and techniques to enhance quality of life, biodiversity, and climate resilience. It covers in situ and mobile measurements for small territories, as well as the development of sensor networks and Internet of Things (IoT) systems to help adapt urban areas in Deltas to climate change.

Key topics include the impact of microclimate on plant processes - such as photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, and translocation - and applications in citizen science, early warning systems, and public datasets that inform urban planning, traffic management, and public health.

The book also demonstrates microclimate modeling for energy-efficient urban design, accounting for temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and wind speed, making it a practical guide for researchers, policymakers, and engineers working to build sustainable and resilient Delta cities.

Mahmoud Nasr is a Professor at Alexandria University, Egypt, with a Ph.D. from Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) and over 140 published papers. He has held research positions at Durban University of Technology (South Africa) and Texas A&M University (Qatar). Recognized as one of the top 2% of scientists by Stanford University, his work focuses on biotechnology, environmental sciences, and wastewater treatment technologies. He has edited several books on sustainable development and solid waste management.

Abdelazim Negm is a Professor of Hydraulics and Water Resources at Zagazig University, Egypt, and a former department head at E-JUST. He has published over 400 papers and contributed to 50+ book chapters. He has edited more than 35 volumes in Springer’s Handbook of Environmental Chemistry series and delivered keynote talks at numerous international conferences. Prof. Negm is a prominent reviewer and editor for several scientific journals, with expertise in water resources management and environmental engineering.