On February 27, the Ministry of Education announced leadership appointments at SCUT. Tang Hongwu was appointed as the Chancellor of SCUT, transitioning from his previous role of President of the University. Yang Zhongmin was appointed as the President of SCUT.

Biography of Tang Hongwu

Tang Hongwu, born in September 1966, holds Ph.D in Engineering. He is a Deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress, Professor and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He previously served as the Chair of Hohai University Council, and subsequently the President of SCUT.

Biography of Yang Zhongmin

Yang Zhongmin, born in November 1971, holds Ph.D in Engineering. He is a Professor and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He previously served as the President of South China Normal University.