Microbiology in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Nanotechnology, Quantum, and Next Generation Sequencing

by Muhammad Ali Syed (Editor), Shahzad Ali (Editor), Tanveer Hussain (Editor)

Overview

Written by leading experts, the book covers a broad range of topics pertaining to the myriad uses of artificial intelligence in microbiology. The book explores how AI and computation can play a key role in understanding and uncovering microscopic mysteries that defy other means of microbiological study. Like other fields of life science, the impact of next generation sequencing and bioinformatics are revolutionizing microbiology. In addition, the emerging role of quantum and nanotechnology in understanding the nature of microbial life is also explored. A special feature of the book is fascinating discussion of the transformation currently underway from classic microbiology to next generation microbiology. This is a must-read book for microbiology students and researchers who want to be at the forefront of this exciting field.

Key Features:

• Provides an overview and perspectives on the future of microbiology
• Documents recent advances in microbiology
• Contributions from an international team of leading researchers
• Reviews the emerging role of applications from other fields like nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and genomics
• Stimulates academics and researchers to pursue multidisciplinary research

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040325957
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/17/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	346
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Muhammad Ali Syed, PhD.

Muhammad Ali Syed is serving as a Chairman and Associate Professor in Microbiology at The University of Haripur, Pakistan. He has vast experience of teaching and research in Microbiology. His areas of expertise are infectious diseases, vaccine efficacy and nanomedicine.

Shahzad Ali, PhD.

Shahzad Ali is Associate Professor in Wildlife and Ecology at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. He has long experience of teaching and research in zoonotic infectious diseases, microbial diversity and ecology and One Health concept.

Tanveer Hussain, PhD.

Tanveer Hussain is currently employed at Department of Biological Sciences of Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore. His areas of expertise are molecular biology and genomics. He has vast teaching and research experience in the relevant field.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Ejaz Mohammad, Shahzad Ali, and Muhammad Ali Syed

Chapter 2: A Journey From Classical Microbiology to Next Generation Microbiology

Rafiq Ahmad, Sohrab Khan, Syed Muhammad Afzal, Sohail Khan, Muhammad Arif, and Muhammad Hayat

Chapter 3: Advancements in Nanotechnology and Their Applications in Microbiology

Zakieh Sadat Hoseini, Moein Iranmanesh, Yousof Tarverdizadeh, Mohsen Yaghoubi, Mostafa Zare, and Abbas Hajizade

Chapter 4: Nanotechnology-based Assays for Microbial Detection and Identification

Zakieh Sadat Hoseini, Moein Iranmanesh, Mohsen Yaghoubi, and Abbas Hajizade

Chapter 5: Virus-like Particles: Applications in Vaccine Development and Drug Delivery for Infectious Agents

Saghi Nooraei, Howra Bahrulolum, Camellia Katalani,Mohsen Bidar Ajorloo, Gholamreza Ahmadian, and Abbas Hajizade

Chapter 6: Nanosensors and Microelectromechanical Systems for Microbial Agents

Javeria Tanvir, Muhammad Ali Syed, Afshan Saleem, and Maimoona Sabir

Chapter 7: Recent Advances in Microbiology Techniques for Imaging Microbes and their Components

Laiba Hassan, Maria Rukan, Ejaz Mohammad, and Muhammad Ali Syed

Chapter 8: Quantum Microbiology

Javeria Tanvir, Syeda Fatima Zehra, and Muhammad Ali Syed

Chapter 9: Omics Technologies in Microbiology

Faouzia Tanveer, Farah Alam Gill, and Fariha Masood Siddiqui

Chapter 10: Computational Biology and Its Role in Life Science Research

Mohammad Ejaz, Maria Rukan, Muhammad Hamza, and Hafiz Muhammad Waqas Munir

Chapter 11: Computation and Disease Prediction Models

Furqan Awan and Muhammad Muddassir Ali

Chapter 12: Bioinformatics Applied to Microbiology

Maimoona Sabir, Anabia Sohail, Ayesha Saeed, Sidra Abbas, Kishmain Ahmad Khan, and Misbah Khalil

13. Whole Genome Sequencing and Making Sense of Molecular Data

Arif Ullah, Rafiq Ahmad, Muhammad Imran, and Syed Muhammad Ali

Chapter 14: Types of Whole Genome Sequencing Techniques and Their Usefulness in Microbiology

Javed Muhammad, Hafsah Muhammad, Anza Abbas, and Nayyer Saddique

Chapter 15: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques Applied to Microbiology

Zaara Ishaq, Fiza Faiz, Uzair Haider, and Amjad Ali

Chapter 16: Future Microbiology Education

Mohammad Ejaz, Laiba Hassan, Usama Imtiaz, and Maria Rukan, and Shahzad Ali