Dr. Hu is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at Shanghai Maritime University's College of Merchant Shipping. He also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Rescue and Salvage Special Committee of the Chinese Society of Navigation. With over 40 projects under his belt, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and significant science and technology initiatives in Shanghai, Dr. Hu has consistently showcased exemplary leadership. His research prowess is evidenced by publications such as an English monograph, a Chinese monograph, a textbook, and more than 50 papers. Moreover, he holds over 10 invention patents, highlighting his innovative mindset. Notably, Dr. Hu's groundbreaking work, like HIFLEET, has been widely adopted by government authorities and shipping enterprises. He has received numerous accolades, including a second prize in the Shanghai Teaching Achievement Award, special prizes from the Chinese Society of Navigation, and third prizes from the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award. Dr. Hu's expertise, research contributions, and industry recognition firmly establish him as a leading figure in maritime academia and technology advancement.