Prof. Rihong Cao currently works as an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, China. He is also a Member of the Chinese Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mineral Resources Engineering from the University of South China, a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from Central South University. He has been engaged in research in open-pit/underground mining of metal mines, slope stability analysis and monitoring, and rock deformation control technology.