The answer to this question varies from person to person. From the age alone, it is not young to be an associate professor at the age of 38, because many doctors around the age of 30 have become associate professors. The youngest professor in China is Feng Lei of Chongqing University. His age is 25. He is not only a professor, but also a doctoral supervisor. Therefore, the 38-year-old associate professor should not be complacent, nor should he focus on the false reputation. The urgent task is to engage in more scientific research projects when he is in his prime.