Zhou Zhicheng


Zhou Zhicheng is a Chinese aerospace engineer who is a professor and dean of the School of Aerospace Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, and currently director of Communication Satellite Division of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Biography

Zhou was born in Pinggu County, Beijing, on 22 June 1963. In 1980, he entered Chengdu University of Science and Technology, graduating in 1984 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. He received a Master of Engineering degree from Tsinghua University in 1987 and a Doctor of Engineering from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in 2008.
In 1987, he joined the 501st Department, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation as an engineer. He was chief commander and chief designer of Dongfanghong-4 satellite, deputy chief designer of Beidou-1 satellite, and chief designer of Xinnuo-2 satellite. On 25 March 2019, he was engaged by Sichuan University as dean of the School of Aerospace Science and Engineering.

Honours and awards