Zhongjun Ding​​ received a Ph.D. in marine geophysics from Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China, in 2013. He is currently a Professor and Senior Engineer with the National Deep Sea Center, Qingdao, China. His research focuses on deep-sea in situ detection sensors, exploration operation technology, and deep-sea observation data processing. His work aims to develop advanced sensor systems for precise deep-sea environmental monitoring and resource exploration, with particular emphasis on high-pressure resistant sensor design and real-time data acquisition algorithms for extreme deep-sea conditions.