Zhou Xuhong

Zhou Xuhong (simplified Chinese: 周绪红; traditional Chinese: 周緒紅; pinyin: Zhōu Xùhóng; born October 1956) is a Chinese physicist and educator. He is the current President of Chongqing University.[1] He previously served as President of Chang'an University from May 2002 to July 2006, and President of Lanzhou University between May 2006 to June 2013.

Zhou Xuhong
周绪红
President of Chongqing University
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 June 2013
Preceded by	Lin Jianhua
President of Lanzhou University
In office May 2006 – 24 June 2013
Preceded by	Li Fashen
Succeeded by	Wang Cheng
President of Chang'an University
In office May 2002 – July 2006
Preceded by	Chen Yinsan
Succeeded by	Ma Jian
Personal details
Born	October 1956 (age 64) Nan County, Hunan
Nationality	Chinese
Political party	Communist Party of China
Residence	Chongqing
Alma mater	Hunan University
Occupation	Physicist, Educator

He is a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Biography

Zhou was born and raised in Nan County, Hunan. After high school, he worked at Hunan Beizhouzi Farm, during the Cultural Revolution. After the Resumption of University Entrance Examination in 1977, he entered Hunan University and received his Doctor of Engineering there. After graduating in 1982, he worked as an Assistant Engineer in the Fifth Engineering Bureau of the Chinese Construction. He joined the Department of Civil Engineering faculty of Hunan University in June 1986 and was promoted to professor in May 1996. He served as director of Hunan University's graduate department from September 1997 to August 1999 and the university's vice-president from August 1999 to May 2002.

He became the President of Chang'an University in May 2002, and served until July 2006.

In May 2006, he was appointed the President of Lanzhou University, he remained in that position until June 24, 2013, when he was transferred to Chongqing and appointed the President of Chongqing University.[2]

Zhou was elected a fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in December 2011.[3]

In December 2013, he was recruited by Central South University as an honorary professor.

References

1. "Zhou Xuhong was appointed President of Chongqing University by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council". cqu.edu.cn (in Chinese). 2013-06-26. Archived from the original on 2013-06-29.
2. "Zhou Xuhong became President of Chongqing University". Ifeng (in Chinese). 2013-06-25.
3. 周绪红晋升中国工程院院士 成兰州大学首位院士校长. Gansudaily (in Chinese). 2011-12-09.