This book gathers high-quality papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom 2025), organised by Global Knowledge Research Foundation (GR Foundation) from 29 to 31 January 2025 in Pune, India. It covers state-of-the-art and emerging topics in information, computer communications, and effective strategies for their use in engineering and managerial applications. It also explores and discusses the latest technological advances in, and future directions for, information and knowledge computing and its applications.

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Prof. Tomonobu Senjyu received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Ryukyus, Nishihara, Japan, in 1986 and 1988, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan, in 1994. He is currently a full professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of the Ryukyus. His research interests include renewable energy, power system optimization and operation, power electronics, and advanced control of electrical machines. Prof. Chakchai So-In has been with the Department of Computer Science at Khon Kaen University since 2010. Dr. So-In received his B.E. and M.E. degrees from Kasetsart University (KU), Bangkok, Thailand, in 1999 and 2001, respectively. He also completed M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Engineering at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Washington University, in St. Louis (WUSTL), MO, USA, in 2006 and 2010. He has authored more than 100 publications in prominent journals and proceedings, together with 10 books. His research interests include mobile computing/sensor networks, Internet of Things, computer/wireless/distributed networks, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, and the future Internet. He is a senior member of the IEEE and ACM. Dr. Amit Joshi is currently serving as the director of the esteemed Global Knowledge Research Foundation, India; this distinguished individual is an accomplished entrepreneur and researcher. His academic journey includes obtaining a B.Tech. degree in Information Technology, an M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, and a Ph.D. focusing on the intricate fields of Cloud Computing and Cryptography in Medical imaging. His present-day interests are primarily oriented towards the critical examination of government strategies and global forum requirements across education and business sectors. His active affiliations include esteemed professional societies such as ACM, IEEE, CSI, AMIE, IACSIT-Singapore, IDES, ACEEE, NPA, and more. His past responsibilities have included chairing the Computer Society of India (CSI) Udaipur Chapter and serving as the secretary and chairman for the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Udaipur Professional Chapter.