Dr. Zhichao He is a Research Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he works in the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering. He holds a PhD in Safety Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, China, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in Engineering Physics. Dr. He’s research focuses on emergency management and safety science, with a particular emphasis on accident risk management and loss prevention methods. He has authored over 20 papers in leading journals such as Journal of Hazardous Materials and Risk Analysis, and has edited a book on risk assessment methods for multi-hazard accidents and disasters. Notable publications include studies on multi-hazard risk assessments in chemical industries and evacuation path planning for emergency management. His work has earned him many awards, including the Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award (2023) from the China Fire Protection Association and the National Scholarship (2020). He has been a key researcher in several significant projects funded by national programs in China, focusing on chemical safety and risk management. Dr. He is an active reviewer for more than 10 scientific journals and has contributed as a committee member for international safety conferences.