Dr. Biao HU is currently an Assistant Professor at the College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, P.R. China. He obtained his Ph.D. from the City University of Hong Kong in 2017. His main research focuses on composite materials & structures, structural retrofitting, and sustainable construction materials. He has published 47 SCI journal papers. The publications have attracted more than 1270 citations recorded in Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?user=dgo3y7gfI3AC&hl=zh-TW ) with a H-index of 18. He is the principal investigator of 6 research projects and the co-investigator of more than 10 research projects. He serves as the editorial board member of several journals and the guest editor of five SCI journals. He is a regular reviewer of more than 30 peer-reviewed international SCI journals. He received the Moisseiff Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2018. He received the IAAM Scientist Medal Award (2023) from the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) and was selected as a Fellow of IAAM (Junior) in 2023.

Dr. Violetta Kytinou is a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh). Her research focuses on non-conventional reinforcement methods for reinforced concrete, as well as the strengthening and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures using fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs). Dr. Kytinou also investigates damage indices in reinforced concrete through the use of intelligent systems and finite element analysis. She has been actively involved in numerous research projects, boasts significant international experience, and has published various research papers and participated in international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Kytinou serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several peer-reviewed journals, and she has been recognized with multiple academic awards and scholarships.