Yong Bai, PhD, is a Chair Professor at Zhejiang University and an internationally recognized expert in structural mechanics, plasticity, and ductile fracture. His research focuses on the nonlinear behavior and fracture response of metallic structures under complex loading conditions, with applications in offshore pipelines and energy infrastructure. He has authored 25 books and published more than 200 scientific papers, contributing significantly to the advancement of fracture mechanics and structural integrity analysis. His work has helped improve the safety and reliability of marine and offshore engineering systems.