Manish Prasad is a researcher with an academic background in civil and structural engineering. He is currently pursuing pre-doctoral training, where he is part of the AMADE research group. His work focuses on the experimental and numerical investigation of the bond behavior of anchored Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems for strengthening reinforced concrete structures. This includes studying the effects of elevated temperatures on various anchorage systems for FRP-concrete systems to improve their durability and performance. In addition, Manish is actively exploring the application of machine learning (ML) techniques in structural engineering, leveraging data-driven approaches to analyze failure mechanisms, and enhance predictive modeling capabilities. Manish holds a master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, graduating with first division honors. He has been recognized for his academic excellence, receiving scholarships throughout his educational journey, including the Spanish Government FPI Scholarship for his current research, the CSC Scholarship in 2017 for his master’s studies, and a merit-based tuition waiver during his undergraduate studies. For his master’s thesis, Manish conducted a comprehensive study on the post-cracking Poisson ratio of concrete in steel-concrete-steel (SCS) panels subjected to biaxial tension-compression. His work provided valuable insights into the behavior of SCS panels under complex stress conditions, contributing to advancements in material modeling. This research formed the basis of publications in esteemed journals, including the Journal of Constructional Steel Research and the IOP Conference Series. Manish’s professional experience spans roles as a pre-doctoral trainee at AMADE (University of Girona), a research assistant at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and a disaster risk reduction fellow supported by USAID. He has also worked on various civil engineering projects in Nepal, focusing on planning, design, and implementation.