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Artificial Intelligence and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Innovations for Sustainable Resource Management

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Ali Fares
  • Language: English

Artificial Intelligence and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Innovations for Sustainable Resource Management is a groundbreaking exploration on how AI transforms the management of our… Read more

Description

Artificial Intelligence and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Innovations for Sustainable Resource Management is a groundbreaking exploration on how AI transforms the management of our planet's most vital resources. Specific topics include enhancing poultry production and the predictions of crop yields and post-harvest processing, while also dealing with FEW security in sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the book covers various topics that showcase AI's potential to boost agricultural productivity, mitigate climate change, and promote food security. This book's content covers ethical considerations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of AI into real-world practices.

Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the intersections of AI and the FEW Nexus, including the critical need for sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and energy efficiency. Contributing authors are experts from around the globe who offer practical solutions, case studies, and cutting-edge technologies like digital twins, machine learning, and hyperspectral imaging to optimize resource management.

Key features

  • Examines how AI technologies are transforming sustainable practices across agriculture, water, and energy systems within the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus
  • Highlights real-world applications through case studies ranging from poultry farming to digital twin models, post-harvest processing, and climate-resilient agriculture
  • Covers interdisciplinary strategies, integrating ethical frameworks, economic modeling, and regional insights to address global challenges

Readership

Postgraduate students and research scholars, teachers, scientists working in the field of environmental science, climate studies, sustainable resource management, artificial intelligence applications, and the food-energy-water nexus

Table of contents

Section 1. Introduction to AI in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

1. Introduction and Overview of the Topic

2. Bridging AI and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Ethical Considerations, Educational Frameworks, and Outreach Strategies

Section 2. AI Applications for Sustainable Agricultural and Water Resource Management

3. Revolutionizing Poultry Farming: AI Innovations for Sustainable Resource Management

4. Economic Implications of Digital Twin Models in Agriculture: Lessons from Cotton in Texas

5. AI-Driven Approaches for Water Stress Monitoring and Sustainable Resource Management in Agriculture

6. Harnessing Machine Learning for Peanut Yield Prediction and Climate Impact Analysis in Central Georgia Agriculture

7. AI-Driven Energy Transition: Advancing Sustainability Through Reduced Environmental Footprints and Enhanced Water-Food Security

Section 3. Technological Innovations for Post-Harvest and Food Efficiency

8. AI-Driven Advancements in Post-Harvest Processing and Secure Grain Storage: Integrating Emerging Technologies with Sustainable Resource Management

9. Hyperspectral Imaging and AI for Food Quality and Sustainability in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

10. Data-Driven Innovations for Crop Water Management

Section 4. Addressing Global Challenges and Future Directions in the WEF Nexus

11. AI-Driven Monitoring of Food Efficiency and Weight Gain in Goats

12. Tackling the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Solutions

13. AI and the FEW Nexus: A Computable General Equilibrium Model

14. AI and Team Science: Advancing Interdisciplinary Solutions for Global Water-Energy-Food Challenges

15. Synthesis and Recommendations

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Ali Fares

Professor Fares served on administrative positions as Interim Vice President of Research, Interim Dean and Director, and Associate Director of Research. He served as a Professor of watershed hydrology at the University of Hawaii-Manoa for 11 years during which he established an academic water resource program. He has trained tens of students and post-doctoral fellows. He developed water allocation software packages for Hawaii sand contributed to multiple statewide initiatives. He worked on citrus best management practices at the University of Florida. Professor Fares is/was a PI and Co-PI on $26 million research funding, half of which are currently active. He has 115 articles, is Series Editor of the Advances in Water Security book series, has given several keynote presentations, and organized several international conferences and workshops. He received his M.S and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Florida and he also received his B.S of Horticultural Engineering, University of Sussa, Tunisia.
Affiliations and expertise
Endowed Professor of Water Security and Water-Energy-Food Nexus, USA