Integrating Ai and Sustainability in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet)

As industries worldwide adopt advanced technologies and sustainable practices, the role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is evolving to meet these new demands. TVET institutions must now integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability into their programs to produce a workforce equipped with future-ready skills. By incorporating AI tools and sustainable practices into TVET curricula, educators can provide learners with the competencies to thrive in green technologies, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and other emerging fields. This integration empowers individuals with new skills and contributes to a more sustainable, resilient global economy. Further exploration may bridge the gap between technological advancement and environmental responsibility. Integrating AI and Sustainability in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) provides a comprehensive guide on how TVET can successfully incorporate technological elements, addressing the frameworks, strategies, best practices, and challenges associated with this transformation. It supports educators in navigating the complexities of integrating AI and sustainability into vocational training. This book covers topics such as cybersecurity, data science, and supply chains, and is a useful resource for business owners, engineers, educators, academicians, researchers, and data scientists.

Dr Ali Sorayyaei Azar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Language and Literacy Education within the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He also got his Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, Malaysia. In a career spanning 27 years, he has worked as an EFL/ESL senior lecturer, researcher, and curriculum developer in Iran, Turkey, Qatar, and Malaysia. He has published and presented research papers on his topic of interest namely Academic Discourse Analysis, Genre Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, TESL, Educational Technology, and English Language Teaching Strategies in several prestigious journals including GEMA Online@ Journal of Language Studies (UKM, Malaysia), Asian ESP Journal, Asian EFL Journal, Studies in English Language and Education, World Journal of English Language, and Education and Information Technologies (Springer). He is the head of MAAL- SIG (Research Methods in Applied Linguistics). He is also the Editor of three books, including ‘Reconceptions of Policies, Strategies, and Challenges in Education 5.0.’, ‘Innovations in Educational Robotics: Advancing AI for Sustainable Development’, and ‘Smart Education and Sustainable Learning Environments in Smart Cities’. IGI Global- Publisher, USA has published the three edited volumes. Besides, Dr. Azar has been appointed as a member of the Editorial Board for several journals, including the Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE) indexed in Scopus- Q2, established by Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia; the International Journal of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics (IJMAL), established by Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia; Education Quarterly Reviews- indexed in ERIC, established by the Asian Institute of Research, Indonesia; and the journal of Pragmatics and Discourse Research- indexed in Sinta 3, established by Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal Bahasa Sastra dan Pengajarannya (PPJBSIP), Indonesia. Scopus Author: 55561989000

Shashi Kant Gupta , Post-Doctoral Fellow and Researcher, Computer Science and Engineering, Eudoxia Research University, USA in collaboration with Eudoxia Research Centre, India. ORCID: 0000-0001-6587-5607. He has completed his Ph.D. in CSE from Integral University, Lucknow, UP, India, & Worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PSIT, Kanpur, U.P., India, Worked as an Associate Professor, at the School of Computer Applications, BBD University, Lucknow, UP, India, Worked as Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology, Lucknow, UP, India. & Also worked as Senior Lecturer, Department of IT, MCSCET, Lucknow, UP, India. He is currently working as the Founder and CEO of CREP PVT. LTD., Lucknow, UP, India. He has been a Spectrum IEEE & Potentials Magazine IEEE member since 2019 and many more international organizations for research activities. He is an Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Data Informatics and Intelligent Computing (IJDIIC). IJDIIC is an international access, scholarly peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality articles in all areas of data informatics and intelligent computing, especially current research, new concepts, innovative methods, and approaches for early detection and reporting new methods on basic and advanced aspects of data informatics and intelligent computing. He has published many research papers in reputed international journals indexed by SCOPUS and SCI and many papers in National and International conferences and Seminars. He has organized various Faculty Development Programs, Seminars, Workshops, and Short-Term Courses at the University level. His main research work focuses on performance enhancement through Cloud computing, Big Data Analytics, IoT, and Computational Intelligence-based Education. He is currently working as a reviewer in various international journals like BJIT and many more. He is currently an editor in many CRC and Taylor and Francis Group Publication Books like, Book Title: IoT Technologies, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Platforms, and Cybersecurity Techniques in Developing Smart Cities; Book Title: AI-aided IoT Technologies and Applications in the Smart Business and Production; Book Title: Designing Workforce Management Systems for Industry 4.0: Data-Centric and AI-Enabled Approaches; Book Title: Smart Cities IoT Technologies, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Platforms, and Cybersecurity Techniques; Book Title: AI-Centric Modeling and Analytics Concepts, Technologies, and Applications. He has published many Indian patents in the fields of information technology, computer science, and management. One Indian patent is under grant approval. He has many German patents with grants, He has more than 10 years of teaching experience 2 years of Industrial Experience, and more than 2.5 years as CEO and Founder of a firm.

Fahima Alhamaty is a distinguished business development consultant in the healthcare industry, a trusted advisor for MirrorTeams, and a valued member of the Advisory Council for Harvard Business Review. With over two decades of executive experience in healthcare management, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise both at the strategic and operational levels. Specializing in nursing, business strategy, innovation, and change management, Dr. Alhamaty has built a remarkable career across the healthcare sectors in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Throughout her journey, she has proven her ability to drive business development and optimize strategic operations, resulting in significant growth in revenue and overall organizational success. Her educational background reflects a deep commitment to excellence, having earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, with a focus on Strategic Human Resources, particularly in employee engagement and retention strategies. Additionally, she has completed an Executive Education Online Program in Innovation at INSEAD, holds an MBA in International Healthcare Management, and a Master of Philosophy in General Management. She also carries a certification in Leading Organizations & Change from MIT Sloan. Dr. Alhamaty’s vast experience, combined with her role on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, underscores her leadership in shaping the future of healthcare management. Her continuous pursuit of knowledge and passion for innovation empower organizations to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare, driving transformative results across the industry.