Advances in the Internet of Things Challenges, Solutions, and Emerging Technologies

PART I Concepts, Challenges, and Techniques

Chapter 1 Internet of Things: Architectures, Technologies, Applications, and Challenges

Karolina Baras, Lina Brito and Qusay F. Hassan

Chapter 2

Security and Privacy in Smart Homes: Challenges and Latest Developments

Dan Zhao, Qing Li, Qingsong Zou, Jingyu Xiao, Kaidong Wu, Ruoyu Li, Jianhui Lv, Yong Jiang and Keqin Li

Chapter 3

Enhancing IoT Security with Radio Frequency Fingerprinting: Traditional and Deep Learning‑Based Approaches

Bo Li and Ediz Cetin

Chapter 4

Strengthening IoT Systems with Blockchain: Consensus Mechanisms and Security Enhancements

Yingsen Wang, Jun Zhao, Yan Qiang, Juanjuan Zhao and Keqin Li

Chapter 5

A Threat Analysis Framework for Cyberattacks in Smart Cities: Ransomware in Focus

Farnaz Farid

PART II Novel Solutions and Applications

Chapter 6

Tackling Integration Challenges of Machine Learning in Diverse Internet of Things: A Spread‑Out Architectural Solution

Adarsha Bhattarai, Chathumi Samaraweera, Dongming Peng, Yutong Liu and Hamid Sharif

Chapter 7

GeoSense: A Smart IoT‑Driven Framework for Landslide Monitoring in the Himalayas

Praveen Kumar, Abbas Husain, Priyanka Priyanka,

Akshay Kumar, Sahil Sankhyan, Kala Venkata Uday and Varun Dutt

Chapter 8

IoT‑MediGuard: An Advanced Monitoring and Predictive Analytics System for Transportation of Medical Supplies

Surbhi Ranga, Tushar Vasudev,

Praveen Kumar, Sahil Sankhyan, Yashwant Kumar, Kala Venkata Uday and Varun Dutt

Chapter 9

IoTMaxHRV: A Low‑Cost IoT Device for Heart Rate Variability Assessment

Yashwant Kumar, Ritu Kapur, Sahil Sankhyan, Premchand, Shivani Sharma, Arnav Bhavsar and Varun Dutt

PART III Emerging Technologies

Chapter 10

Split Learning and Synergetic Inference: When IoT Collaborates with the Cloud‑Edge Continuum

Joana Tirana and Dimitris Chatzopoulos

Chapter 11

Smart Radio Environments: An Emerging Paradigm for the Internet of Things

Akaa Agbaeze Eteng

Chapter 12

RISC‑V: A Comprehensive Overview of an Emerging ISA for the AI‑IoT Era

Qusay F. Hassan and Assim Sagahyroon

PART IV Case Study

Chapter 13

India and the Internet of Things: Challenges and Opportunities for an Emerging Power

Aditya Kant Ghising

Glossary

Biography

Qusay F. Hassan, PhD, is an independent researcher and technology evangelist with over 20 years of practical experience in information communication technology (ICT). Throughout his career, he has held various roles in software development, IT services, and teaching. In his previous position as a systems analyst at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), he actively contributed to the digital transformation initiative, helping adopt new technologies and implement innovative solutions across sectors. He received his PhD in computers and information sciences from Mansoura University, Egypt, in 2015. His technical experience and research interests span diverse areas, including software engineering, distributed systems, and big data. He has authored several publications and reviewed many articles and books in these areas. He is also the editor of several well-received academic books, including two volumes on IoT: Internet of Things A to Z: Technologies and Applications, Second Edition (2025) and Internet of Things: Challenges, Advances, and Applications (2017). He is a senior member of IEEE.