We are delighted to welcome Professor Jun Sun to the Web of Conferences editorial board where he will support the areas of biology, life sciences and related subjects. Professor Sun presently holds the prestigious title of ‘Chueng Kong Chair Professor’ at Tianjin University of Science and Technology and is an expert in marine and environmental sciences. He is widely-published and has gained a wealth of experience while working at a number of renowned international institutions including:

• University of Southern California

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

• University of Delaware

• Chinese Academy of Sciences

• University of Hamburg

• Ocean University of China

In particular, he spent seven years as a principal investigator at the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Qingdao. CAS produces some of the best scientific research in the world and Professor Sun’s training will have been of the very highest standard. We are immensely pleased that Professor Sun has joined the Web of Conferences editorial board alongside other international experts. We feel sure his knowledge and extensive editorial experience will contribute to the further success of Web of Conferences.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Sun for accepting the position and we look forward to working closely with him.