Dr. Anubha Jain
IIS Deemed to be University (India)
How to measure the “Greenness” in Green IoT
Green IoT is an emerging technology that combines the principles of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency with the Internet of Things (IoT). With the increasing demand for environmentally conscious products and services, Green IoT has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with our surroundings and reduce the environmental impact of our activities. However, to fully realize the potential of Green IoT, it is essential to measure its “greenness” and evaluate its impact on the environment. Measuring the greenness of Green IoT requires a holistic approach that takes into account various factors such as energy consumption, environmental impact, and user satisfaction. It involves defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate the system’s energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and overall effectiveness. These KPIs can include metrics such as power consumption, network performance, environmental conditions, system performance, and user satisfaction. To measure the greenness of Green IoT, it is also important to use appropriate testing techniques and tools. This can include using energy profiling tools to monitor the energy consumption of the system, simulating different usage scenarios to evaluate its performance under different conditions, and performing user testing to evaluate its usability and effectiveness. In conclusion, measuring the greenness of Green IoT is a critical step in ensuring its success and sustainability. By using a holistic approach and appropriate testing techniques, we can evaluate its impact on the environment and make informed decisions that promote energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and user satisfaction.
Dr. Anubha Jain is working as a Director, School of Computer Science & IT, at the IIS Deemed to be University, located in Jaipur, India. An academician for the last 22 years, she has actively contributed in teaching, industry and R&D. She completed her PhD in the field of Information Retrieval and Information Architecture. Her research interests include Soft Computing, Computational Studies, Deep Learning and Software Engineering. She has authored nine books and published a number of papers at national as well as international level. She is a reviewer for many journals and leading book houses and is associated with different academic bodies in diverse capacities including being the convener of Board of Studies, member of Academic Council, Curriculum Committees, etc. She is one of the speakers at the International speakers’ bureau, Green Software Foundation. She is a regular speaker at QA & Test and was invited speaker to present her paper on “Green IOT – towards a sustainable, smarter and safer world” in 2022, “Searching Lost QA in DevOps World” in 2018 and “Internet of Things – Testing the Experience” in 2016.