Hicham Kaddouri works at the National School of Applied Sciences in Al-Hoceima, Morocco. He is dedicated to research in the field of energy efficiency, with a particular focus on bio-based materials in the building sector. Currently, he is working on the integration of these materials into architectural structures to enhance thermal insulation, reduce energy demand, and lower the carbon footprint of constructions. His research focuses on analyzing the thermal performance of these materials, as well as their environmental impact and sustainability potential within the context of green buildings.

• Generalities and emergence of smart cities.- Policies and governance of smart cities.- Ethics and security in smart cities.- Smart education by information and communication technologies.- Smart management of natural resources for sustainable development in smart cities.- Sustainable and smart energy solutions for smart cities development.- Electric Vehicles and blockchain for transforming urban mobility in smart cities.- Digital technologies and governance for E-administration in smart cities.- Economic development and digital business in smart cities.- Smart Healthcare Solutions for Urban Health development.- Case studies and outcomes of smart cities projects.- Challenges of smart cities concept.