Dr. Xiaochao Li is an emerging and multidisciplinary researcher in hydraulic and hydropower engineering, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, technical innovation, and leadership potential. He is currently affiliated with the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, where his work focuses on impact turbine operation characteristics, sediment erosion analysis, and intelligent construction in hydropower systems. Dr. Li earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Energy and Power Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering from North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, where he graduated with top academic rankings. His research emphasizes fluid dynamics, hydro-turbine performance, and sediment–flow interactions, contributing valuable insights to sustainable energy and water resource management. He has authored six scientific papers indexed in SCI, EI, and CSCD, accumulating nine citations from nine documents and holding an h-index of 1, reflecting the growing academic impact of his research. Beyond research, Dr. Li has participated in major projects under the National Natural Science Foundation and several industrial collaborations in hydropower development with China Three Gorges Corporation. His academic excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, Outstanding Graduate Leader, and awards from institutions such as Tsinghua University and Beijing Normal University. A member of several prestigious organizations including the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) and the Chinese Society for Hydroelectric Engineering, Dr. Li integrates engineering innovation with environmental responsibility. Through his strong foundation in both theory and practical hydropower systems, Dr. Xiaochao Li continues to advance the development of intelligent, efficient, and sustainable hydropower technologies in China and beyond.