Gao Ma, PhD, is a Professor and Huxiang Youth Talent at the College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, in Changsha, China. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Wuhan University and his Ph.D. from the Harbin Institute of Technology, both renowned institutions in China.Prof. Ma’s research expertise spans seismic analysis, prefabricated concrete structures, AI applications in civil engineering, FRP and UHPC retrofitting, and nondestructive testing. He has an extensive publication record and contributes actively to advancing innovative technologies in structural engineering.He also serves on the editorial boards of seven academic journals, including the International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials (SCI) and the Journal of Hunan University (EI), demonstrating his significant standing in the field.