**About the Editor**

**Hamed Kalhori** is currently a research assistant in the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (MME) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia, and a lecturer (assistant professor) in Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan, Iran. Hamed started his career at UTS as a research associate in the Centre for Autonomous Systems at UTS in the year 2017, and later joined MME as a lecturer. Prior to joining UTS, Hamed was a research assistant in Data61—CSIRO, working on structural health monitoring of various infrastructures across New South Wales. Hamed received his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Sydney in the year 2017 and received several awards during this period. Hamed's contribution to academic research has led to the publication of over 24 peer-reviewed journal articles and 16 international conference papers. Furthermore, Hamed is a reviewer for several leading scientific journals, such as *Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing*, *Journal of Sensors*, *Advanced Experimental Mechanics*, *Vibrations*, etc. Hamed has demonstrated excellence in his performance in teaching and learning also, evidenced by his most recent recognition. Hamed was bestowed with the 2019 University of Sydney Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Tutoring. Hamed's research interests include inverse dynamics problems, linear and nonlinear vibrations, structural health monitoring, and smart materials and structures.
