Bai-You Cheng received his Ph.D. from the Department of Bio-Environmental Systems Engineering at National Taiwan University in 2006. He is currently a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Taiwan Wetland Society. Previously, Dr. Cheng served as an Associate Professor at TransWorld University. He has authored 33 publications and holds an h-index of 12, highlighting his significant contributions and citation impact. His research topics mainly include biology, tree physiology, soil science, plant health, and ecological monitoring. He possesses expertise in statistical analysis, trend analysis, and heavy metals assessment, which he applies to the study of the mechanical properties of trees and their structural stability. His interdisciplinary approach is integral to current research on the effects of shape, structure, and material on the mechanical properties of tree forks.