Cao Xiuquan, Ph.D., is an associate professor and a master's supervisor. He is extensively engaged in the research of advanced intelligent equipment design and CAD/CAE technology. Cao has presided over more than 10 longitudinal and horizontal research projects at various levels. Cao has published over 20 academic papers, with 9 SCI papers and 3 EI papers as the first author, and  been granted nearly 20 authorized patents, including 3 invention patents. He has been honored with the "Talent Program - Science and Technology Elite" in Yibin City and the "Hundred Thousand Million Talent Program - Outstanding Scientific and Technological Talent" in Zigong City.