Zhang Xiaosong

Zhang Xiaosong, male, holds a Ph.D. in Engineering with a specialization in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is a Senior Engineer and currently serves as Director of the Innovative Products Division at CSSC (Shanghai) Energy-Saving Technology Development Co., Ltd. His work centers on fundamental research in marine hydrodynamics, development of innovative energy-saving technologies, design of energy-saving propulsion systems, and the commercialization of research outcomes. In recent years, he has led or principal-led the design of more than 120 ship energy-saving development projects. As a core contributor, he has led and participated in the R&D and application of innovative ship energy-saving and emission-reduction equipment—including 5-meter-class large-scale movable/tiltable rotor sail system, modular air-layer drag-reduction system, and airfoil sail system. He has achieved breakthroughs in key technologies such as hydrodynamic desig