M.Z. Naser is a tenure-track faculty member at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences, a member of the AI Research Institute for Science and Engineering (AIRISE) at Clemson University, USA. Dr. Naser has co-authored over 100 publications and has 10 years of experience in structural engineering and AI. His research interest spans causal & explainable AI methodologies to discover new knowledge hidden within the domains of structural & fire engineering and materials science to realize functional, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure. He is a registered professional engineer and a member of various international editorial boards and building committees.