Dr. Lei Xue is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He received a Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering and a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power in 2005 and 2008, respectively. He obtained his PhD in Geological Engineering at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2011. He is a member of the International Association of Engineering Geology and Environment (IAEG), the China Engineering Geology Professional Committee, and the China Rock Mechanics and Engineering Society. He is an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Engineering Geology. He is mainly engaged in research on physical prediction models of instability for locked-segment-type slopes, disaster mechanisms induced by the fracture of rock, and geological hazard assessment. He is the author of more than 80 publications in international peer-reviewed journals.