Dr. Zhanjie Li, Professor of Civil Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, serves as Director of the Center for Smart Infrastructure and Sustainability (CSIS). He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, where he specialized in structural engineering and computational mechanics. Dr. Li has held academic and research positions focused on structural engineering, computational modeling, and infrastructure systems. His work integrates mechanics-based modeling and machine learning techniques to advance intelligent and resilient infrastructure. He currently leads interdisciplinary research initiatives in infrastructure, offshore wind energy systems, and sustainable construction, supported by federal and state agencies. Through his leadership at CSIS, he promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of infrastructure systems that are resilient, intelligent, and sustainable. Dr. Li is an active member of professional organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC), and formerly the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) research community.