Zhao Jiuzhang | |
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 Zhao in 1933 | |
| Born | (1907-10-15)October 15, 1907 |
| Died | October 26, 1968(1968-10-26) (aged 61) Beijing, China |
| Other names | Jeou Jang Jaw |
| Alma mater | Tsinghua University Zhejiang University Humboldt University of Berlin |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Statistics |
| Institutions | National Southwestern Associated University University of Science and Technology of China |
Zhao Jiuzhang (simplified Chinese:赵九章;traditional Chinese:趙九章;pinyin:Zhào Jiǔzhāng;Wade–Giles:Chao Chiu-chang; 15 October 1907 – 26 October 1968), also known asJeou Jang Jaw, was a Chinesemeteorologist and physicist.[1] He was a pioneer of Chinese space technology and is considered as a founding father of China's satellite program.[2]
Born inKaifeng,Henan Province on 15 October 1907. From 1925 to 1927, he studiedelectrical engineering at Zhejiang Industrial School (nowZhejiang University) inHangzhou.[3][4] He then transferred toTsinghua University inBeijing. He graduated from the Department of Physics, Tsinghua in 1933. In 1935, he went to theUniversity of Berlin; in 1938, he obtained hisPhD.
He was a professor of Tsinghua University,National Central University (nowNanjing University), andNational Southwestern Associated University.
During theCultural Revolution, he was persecuted by theRed Guards and committed suicide in October 1968.
In 1999, Zhao was awarded theTwo Bombs, One Satellite Achievement Medal.
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