**About the Special Issue Editors**

**Peilin Zhou**, Professor of Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde. For over 30 years, Prof. Zhou has dedicated himself to marine technology education and research, which includes maritime LNG systems. He has been actively coordinating and participating in projects funded by EU, UK-EPSRC, and industry. He has published over 180 publications in international journals and conferences on various topics in the areas of marine engineering and marine environmental protection, life cycle analysis, and shipyard process and shipping.

**Byongug Jeong**, Teaching Associate in Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde. Dr Jeong is a former sea-going marine engineer and deputy senior marine surveyor for various ships, including LNG carriers. His expertise lies in ship operation, safety/environmental regulations. He has been engaged in several academic and industrial projects. He has also contributed to submitting several agenda and information documents related to the safety and environmental impacts of marine fuels and systems to the International Maritime Organization for future regulatory frameworks.
