M. Imran KhanDr. Muhammad Imran Khan is a Full Professor in the College of Engineering at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Saudi Arabia. He obtained his PhD in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the University of Reading, UK. Dr. Khan has over 16 years of experience across industry, research, and academia related to engineering operations, energy systems, and sustainable development. His research utilizes an applied, interdisciplinary approach integrating engineering, economics, and policy to advance low carbon energy systems and sustainability. Dr. Khan has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, 15 of which are Highly Cited Papers ranking in the top 1% in their field. His Google Scholar h-index stands at 51 with over 6500 citations. He is among the top 0.3% of influential scientists worldwide according to Stanford University's global scientist ranking. Dr. Khan has received numerous honors and awards recognizing his contributions to energy and sustainability, including the Energy Engineer of the Year from the US Association of Energy Engineers. Dr. Khan serves as an Associate Editor for three Elsevier journals including: Sustainable Futures (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/sustainable-futures); Energy Research & Social Science (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/energy-research-and-social?science); Process Safety and Environmental Protection (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/process-safety-and-environmental?protection) and has been guest editor for special issues in several leading journals. Dr. Khan is an elected Fellow of institutions such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, Engineers Australia, Pakistan Academy of Engineering, Australian Institute of Energy, Australia, and Instition of Gas Engineers and Manager (IGEM), UK. He is also a Chartered/Professional Engineer registered with the national Engineering Councils in UK, Ireland and Australia. With his extensive research background situated at the nexus of Industry 4.0, energy systems, and sustainability, Dr. Khan will bring valuable expertise and leadership as editor of this timely book. His experience publishing high?impact interdisciplinary research will ensure the book integrates technological, organizational, and policy dimensions through an evidence-based approach. Dr. Khan's vision is for the book to stimulate debate and innovation in leveraging Industry 4.0 to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and just digital manufacturing futures. Read More Read Less