Smart Water Management: Blockchain in Sustainability and Efficiency
暫譯: 智慧水資源管理：區塊鏈在可持續性與效率中的應用

在日益數位化的世界中，創新技術正在帶來強大的工具，以應對與水資源保護和負責任用水相關的挑戰。在這些技術中，區塊鏈技術位於前沿，提供理想的解決方案，改變水資源的管理、處理和追蹤方式。本書旨在強調設計水敏感產品的重要性、提升水效率以及提高公眾對水消耗影響的認識。它探討了區塊鏈如何用於記錄水敏感產品、監控數位資產和管理混合水。它還探討了區塊鏈如何為水權交易、生產力和資源管理帶來更大的透明度、問責性和效率。本書介紹了區塊鏈技術在水資源管理中的應用，適合農民、政府機構、水資源管理者等。本書適合學術環境，特別是博士和高年級學生，以及水務部門的管理者和員工的決策部門。

**主要特點：**
- 通過整合區塊鏈技術進行實時監控和決策，提升水管理效率。
- 探索可持續性中的尖端區塊鏈應用，確保安全、透明和去中心化的水資源管理。
- 提供案例研究和實際範例，展示區塊鏈在減少浪費和優化分配方面的影響。
- 為專業人士和政策制定者提供實用框架，以在智慧水系統中實施區塊鏈。
- 通過提供對水管理中的監管挑戰、創新和未來趨勢的見解，彌合技術與可持續性之間的鴻溝。

Yaser Sabzevari is a highly qualified professional in the field of water engineering. He holds a graduate degree in Water Engineering from Lorestan University, where he honed his comprehensive understanding of water management principles and techniques. Driven by a passion for sustainable water resource management, Yaser pursued further academic advancement and obtained a Master's degree in Irrigation and Drainage, also from Lorestan University. Through his master's studies, he delved deeper into the intricacies of water engineering, seeking innovative solutions to optimize water usage in agricultural practices. Continuing his pursuit of knowledge and expertise, Yaser received his PhD in Irrigation and Drainage at Isfahan University of Technology. This doctoral program provides him with an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field, exploring advanced methodologies and technologies for efficient water management for develop science and knowledge, Yaser spent a research period at institute of Hydrology, Slovak Academy of Sciences as a National Scholarship Holder in 2025. In this period, Yaser developed and modified hydrological modelling in snow dominated regions. Throughout his academic journey, Yaser has been dedicated to making meaningful contributions to the water sector. His research interests encompass the integration of emerging technologies, such as blockchain, into water management systems. By combining his expertise in water engineering with the potential of blockchain technology, he aims to address critical challenges faced by the industry and promote sustainable practices. Yaser's academic background, coupled with his commitment to environmental sustainability, positions him as a visionary in the field of water engineering. With his strong theoretical foundation and practical experience, he seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering collaborations that drive positive change in water management practices.

Saeid Eslamian received his PhD in civil and environmental engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 1998. Saeid was a visiting professor at Princeton University and ETH Zurich in 2005 and 2008, respectively. He has contributed to more than 1,000 publications in journals, conferences, and books. Eslamian has been honored as a 2-Percent Top Researcher by Stanford University and Elsevier for total Career. Currently, he is a full professor of Resilient Climate and Water Systems and the Director of the Excellence Center in Risk Management and Natural Hazards, Isfahan University of Technology. His scientific interests
are floods, droughts, water reuse, climate change adaptation, sustainability, and resilience.

Faezeh Eslamian is a PhD holder of bioresource engineering from McGill University. Her research focuses on the development of a novel lime-based product to mitigate phosphorus loss from agricultural fields. Faezeh completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, where she evaluated natural and low-cost absorbents for the removal of pollutants such as textile dyes and heavy metals. Furthermore, she has conducted research on worldwide water quality standards and wastewater reuse guidelines. Faezeh is an experienced multidisciplinary researcher with research interests in soil and water quality, environmental remediation, water reuse, and drought management. She is now working in GHD, Montreal, Canada.

**Yaser Sabzevari** 是水工程領域的高素質專業人士。他擁有來自洛雷斯坦大學的水工程碩士學位，在那裡他磨練了對水資源管理原則和技術的全面理解。出於對可持續水資源管理的熱情，Yaser 進一步追求學術進修，並獲得了同樣來自洛雷斯坦大學的灌溉與排水碩士學位。在碩士學習期間，他深入探討了水工程的複雜性，尋求創新解決方案以優化農業實踐中的水資源使用。為了持續追求知識和專業，Yaser 在伊斯法罕科技大學獲得了灌溉與排水的博士學位。這個博士課程為他提供了參與該領域前沿研究的機會，探索高效水資源管理的先進方法和技術。為了發展科學和知識，Yaser 在2025年作為國家獎學金持有者，在斯洛伐克科學院水文學研究所進行了研究。在此期間，Yaser 開發和修改了雪主導區域的水文模型。在他的學術旅程中，Yaser 一直致力於對水資源領域做出有意義的貢獻。他的研究興趣包括將新興技術（如區塊鏈）整合到水資源管理系統中。通過將他在水工程方面的專業知識與區塊鏈技術的潛力相結合，他旨在解決行業面臨的關鍵挑戰，並促進可持續實踐。Yaser 的學術背景，加上他對環境可持續性的承諾，使他成為水工程領域的願景者。憑藉其堅實的理論基礎和實踐經驗，他尋求彌合學術界與產業之間的鴻溝，促進推動水資源管理實踐的正向變革的合作。

**Saeid Eslamian** 於1998年在澳大利亞新南威爾士大學獲得土木與環境工程博士學位。Saeid 曾於2005年和2008年擔任普林斯頓大學和蘇黎世聯邦理工學院的訪問教授。他在期刊、會議和書籍中發表了超過1,000篇的出版物。Eslamian 被史丹佛大學和愛思唯爾評選為2%頂尖研究者，這是他整個職業生涯的榮譽。目前，他是伊斯法罕科技大學韌性氣候與水系統的全職教授，以及風險管理與自然災害卓越中心的主任。他的科學興趣包括洪水、乾旱、水資源再利用、氣候變遷適應、可持續性和韌性。

**Faezeh Eslamian** 擁有麥吉爾大學的生物資源工程博士學位。她的研究專注於開發一種新型的石灰基產品，以減少農田中的磷流失。Faezeh 在伊斯法罕科技大學完成了土木與環境工程的學士和碩士學位，並在那裡評估了用於去除污染物（如紡織染料和重金屬）的天然和低成本吸附劑。此外，她還進行了全球水質標準和廢水再利用指導方針的研究。Faezeh 是一位經驗豐富的多學科研究者，研究興趣包括土壤和水質、環境修復、水資源再利用和乾旱管理。她目前在加拿大蒙特利爾的 GHD 工作。