Smart Materials in Mechanical Engineering: Innovation and Applications serves as a comprehensive educational resource that bridges traditional mechanical engineering principles with contemporary smart technology applications. This essential guide explores how artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced materials are revolutionizing mechanical engineering across the manufacturing, transportation, energy, and healthcare industries.
Readers gain access to a complete framework for transforming mechanical engineering through smart materials, IoT integration, and AI-driven systems. Content builds progressively from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, including machine learning algorithms, digital twins, and adaptive systems. Each chapter features learning objectives, worked examples, and end-of-chapter problems to support both theoretical understanding and practical application. Detailed case studies examine real-world applications, such as autonomous vehicles, smart prosthetics, and self-healing materials, while addressing critical challenges including cost analysis, security considerations, and ethical implications. Coverage highlights future trends in sustainable mechanical innovation and explores emerging applications across key industry sectors.
This book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical, industrial, and materials engineering programs, as well as engineering professionals pursuing continuing education in smart technologies. The structured content supports both classroom instruction and self-directed learning, making it ideal for integrating smart technologies into traditional mechanical engineering practice.
Comprehensive practice problems, extended case studies, and practical applications appear throughout. A complete solutions manual is available for qualified textbook adoption to support effective course delivery and student engagement.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to Advanced Materials and Their Role in Industry 4.0. 2. Mechanical and Physical Properties of Advanced Materials. 3. Processing and Fabrication Techniques. 4. Fundamentals of Nanostructured Materials. 5. Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymeric Nanomaterials. 6. Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials. 7. Principles of Composite Materials. 8. Perovskite Compounds: Structure, Modification, and Advanced Properties. 9. Automotive and Aerospace Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites. 10. Electronics and Energy Storage Applications of Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites.
About the Author :
Riyadh A. Al-Samarai is the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, at the University of Samarra, Iraq. Riyadh A. Al-Samarrai is the winner of the Iraqi Scientific Excellence Award for the year 2024. He launched a master’s program in electromechanical engineering at Samarra University, College of Engineering. He received many honors and awards, including the winner of the Creativity Award for Scientists in Malaysia, and many honors in international forums and scientific conferences, the Iraqi Forum for Intellectuals and Academics (IFIA) Award, and the Best Research Paper Award at the Conference of Asian Universities in Malaysia, a total of 3 awards. He is the managing editor of the Samarra University of Engineering and Science Journal, with 32 years of research experience, 23 years of university teaching experience, 16 years of administrative experience, and over 60 publications.
Yarub Al-Douri is a Fellow of European Academy of Sciences, Belgium. Yarub Al-Douri is winner of the prestigious Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation 2024. He initiated the Nanotechnology Engineering MSc Program and Nano Computing Laboratory in Malaysia. He has 31 years research experience, 25 years university teaching experience, 12 years administrative experience and more than 860 publications.
