There is no requirement. Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology has no specific requirements for the academic qualifications of the first author, but generally speaking, the academic qualifications of the first author should match the research content and difficulty of the paper. If it is a high-level academic paper, the first author is usually required to have a master's degree or above, have certain research experience and ability, be able to complete the research independently, and have unique thinking and innovation in the paper. Although there is no mandatory requirement for the academic qualifications of the first author in Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, considering that academic qualifications and research ability are often inseparable, authors should objectively evaluate their academic strength, select topics suitable for their academic qualifications and experience level, and conduct in-depth research, so as to show their ability of independent thinking and exploration in paper writing and lay a foundation for their academic achievements.