This course introduces the fundamental concepts and contemporary approaches to Smart Cities. Topics include:

Definition and evolution of the Smart City concept

Core components and infrastructures (ICT, IoT, Big Data, Cloud, AI, 5G)

Smart mobility, sustainable energy, smart buildings, and green infrastructure

Smart governance, policy-making, and citizen participation

Data security, privacy, and social equity in smart urban systems

Assessing the social, economic, and environmental impacts of Smart Cities

International case studies (Barcelona, Singapore, Songdo, Dubai, etc.)

Design and presentation of small-scale Smart City projects