7 Notable alumni of National University of Defense Technology
Updated: June 22, 2026 EliteDegrees
National University of Defense Technology is ranked #965 in the world and #66 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 7 notable alumni from National University of Defense Technology sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with National University of Defense Technology won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Zhu Yangzhu
1986-. (aged 40)
astronaut
Zhu Yangzhu is a Chinese engineer and astronaut selected as part of the Shenzhou program. He enlisted in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in September 2005, and joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in December 2006.
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2. Yang Xuejun
1963-. (aged 63)
computer scientist
politician
Yang Xuejun is a Chinese educator and computer scientist currently serving as president of the PLA Academy of Military Science. Previously he served as president of the National University of Defense Technology. He was promoted to the rank of major general (shaojiang) in 2004, lieutenant general (zhongjiang) in August 2013 and general (shangjiang) in December 2019.
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3. Cui Zhiyuan
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
economist
Cui Zhiyuan, born in Beijing in 1963, is a professor at the School of Public Policy and Management in Tsinghua University, Beijing, and a leading member of the Chinese New Left through his work on alternatives to neo-liberal capitalism.
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4. Li Shangfu
1958-. (aged 68)
military officer
military flight engineer
Li Shangfu is a Chinese aerospace engineer and former military administrator. He served as the 13th Minister of National Defense and as State Councillor of China from March to October 2023.
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5. He Junke
1969-. (aged 57)
politician
He Junke is a Chinese executive and politician, currently serving as party branch secretary of the China Association for Science and Technology since May 2023. He previously served as first secretary of the Communist Youth League of China and director of the National Working Committee of the Young Pioneers of China.
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6. Chen Qiufa
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
military flight engineer
Chen Qiufa is a Chinese aerospace engineer and politician of Miao ethnic heritage. He is the Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary and the former Governor of Liaoning province. He formerly served as Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority, Director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), and Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology.
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7. Zhou Jianping
1957-. (aged 69)
engineer
Zhou Jianping is a Chinese aerospace engineer who is the chief designer of China Manned Space Program. He belongs to the 3rd generation of Chinese space engineers. He was a member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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