Yun Zhao is Professor and Head of Department of Law at The University of Hong Kong; Ph.D. (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam); and L.L.M (Leiden University); L.L.M. and L.L.B. (China University of Political Science and Law). Professor Zhao is also Chen An Chair Professor in International Law at Xiamen University (2015), and Siyuan Scholar Chair Professor at Shanghai University of Foreign Trade (2012–14). He is listed as arbitrator in several international arbitration commissions.