Haitao Zhu is a professor, doctoral supervisor, in the Yantai Research Institute and Graduate School, Harbin Engineering University, China. He joined Harbin Engineering University in 1994 and has researched system simulation technology, virtual manufacturing technology, computer-integrated manufacturing technology, ROV technology, AUV technology, etc. He completed his Ph.D. studies there in 2006. He is a member of an expert group of enterprise informatization in Heilongjiang Province. As a project leader, he has taken charge of various national/provincial scientific projects. He won the title of Advanced Individual in Manufacturing Informatization of Heilongjiang Province and the Third Prize of Military Science and Technology Progress.