Professor Hua Zhao FREng, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Vice President) for Research at Brunel University of London. Professor Zhao earned his PhD in 1989 and was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree in 2009. He held positions at Cambridge University and Imperial College London before joining Brunel University. In recognition of his contributions to engineering, he was elected a Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) in the United States in 2012, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) in 2015, and a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2021. Professor Zhao was the former President of Association of British Chinese Professors (ABCP) and he is currently the Chair of ABCP Council. He also co-chairs the London Higher Research Excellence Network, advocating for over 50 universities and higher education colleges across London. An accomplished researcher, Professor Zhao has published over 400 papers in international journals and conferences, authored six monographs, secured seven international patents, and received five prestigious awards. He has successfully led and completed more than 100 research projects funded by the EU, UK government, and industry, focusing on advanced internal combustion engines powered by zero-carbon and carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen (H₂), ammonia (NH₃), and methanol, with applications in road transportation, marine vessels, and power generation. Over his career, he has supervised more than 50 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.