Dr Liang Zhao received his Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering at Central South University in 2020, and PhD degree in Civil Engineering at Zhejiang University in 2025. He was a visiting PhD student in Maritime Studies at Nanyang Technological University. Currently, he is a research fellow in Zhejiang University. Liang Zhao has published numerous research articles in top-tier engineering journals including Communications Engineering (Nature Portfolio), Knowledge-based Systems, and Ocean Engineering. His current research focuses on planning and decision-making for marine robotics, intelligent shipping, and maritime decarbonization.