43 Notable alumni of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Updated: June 23, 2026 EliteDegrees
Shanghai Jiao Tong University is ranked #130 in the world and #5 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 43 notable alumni from Shanghai Jiao Tong University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Zhao Zihao
1997-. (aged 29)
table tennis player
Zhao Zihao is a Chinese table tennis player. He is one of the top penhold players in the world today.
2. Zhang Zhongjun
1915-1995 (aged 80)
scientist
Zhang Zhongjun, also known as Tsun-Tsing Chang or T.T. Chang, was a Chinese electrical engineer and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
3. Shang Kun
1990-. (aged 36)
table tennis player
Shang Kun is a Chinese table tennis player.
4. Xiaodong Wang
1970-. (aged 56)
university teacher
electrical engineer
Xiaodong Wang is a Chinese-born American electrical engineer and information theorist. He currently serves as a professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University. He earned a BS degree in electrical engineering and applied mathematics from Shanghai Jiaotong University, an MS degree in electrical and computer engineering from Purdue University, and a PhD from Princeton University in electrical engineering. He formerly...
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5. T. Tony Cai
1967-. (aged 59)
mathematician
statistician
Tianwen Tony Cai is a Chinese statistician. He is the Daniel H. Silberberg Professor of Statistics and Vice Dean at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also professor of Applied Math & Computational Science Graduate Group, and associate scholar at the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. In 2008...
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6. Min Gu
1960-. (aged 66)
university teacher
engineer
physicist
Min Gu is a Chinese-Australian physicist who currently serves as the Executive Chancellor and Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. Previously he was Distinguished Professor and Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research Innovation & Entrepreneurship at RMIT University.
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7. Guoping Feng
neuroscientist
university teacher
Guoping Feng is a Chinese-American neuroscientist. He is the Poitras Professor of Neuroscience at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT and member of the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at Broad Institute. He is most notable for studying the synaptic mechanisms underlying psychiatric disease. In addition to developing many genetic-based...
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8. Isaac Mao
blogger
writer
Isaac Mao is a Chinese software architect, and social media researcher. He is doing research in social learning and for developing the philosophy of Sharism.
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9. Chu Chi-chan
1892-1996 (aged 104)
painter
artist
Zhu Qizhan was a Chinese artist known for merging the color concepts of Western art and the calligraphic brushwork of traditional Chinese painting into a personal style.
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10. Lan Jen Chu
1913-1973 (aged 60)
physicist
Lan Jen Chu was a Chinese-born American electrical engineer and a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Chu is noted for his work on the fundamental limitations for small antennas, also known as Chu–Harrington limit.
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11. Wu Wenjun
1919-2017 (aged 98)
historian
topologist
mathematician
historian of mathematics
Wu Wenjun, also commonly known as Wu Wen-tsün, was a Chinese mathematician, historian, and writer. He was an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), best known for Wu manifold, Wu class, Wu formula, and Wu's method of characteristic set.
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12. Jun Ye
1967-. (aged 59)
university teacher
researcher
physicist
Jun Ye is a Chinese-American physicist at JILA, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the University of Colorado Boulder, working primarily in the field of atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
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13. Xia Peisu
1923-2014 (aged 91)
computer scientist
engineer
university teacher
Xia Peisu or Pei-su Hsia was a Chinese computer scientist and educator known for her pioneering research in computer science and technology. The leading developer of Model 107, the nation's first domestically designed general-purpose electronic computer, she has been called the "Mother of Computer Science in China". She and her husband Yang Liming were both elected academicians of the Chinese...
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14. Hou Yingchao
1980-. (aged 46)
table tennis player
Hou Yingchao is a Chinese table tennis player who plays a chopping style.
15. Lu Dingyi
1906-1996 (aged 90)
politician
Lu Dingyi was a leader of the Chinese Communist Party. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China and before the Cultural Revolution, he was credited as one of the top officials in socialist culture.
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16. Huang Yanpei
1878-1965 (aged 87)
writer
politician
Huang Yanpei was a Chinese educator, writer, and politician. He was a founding pioneer of the China Democratic League and the China National Democratic Construction Association, which are among the eight legally recognised minor political parties in China under the Chinese Communist Party's united front.
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17. Andy Chan
1990-. (aged 36)
politician
Andy Chan Ho-tin is a Hong Kong pro-independence political activist. He is a founding member and the convenor of the Hong Kong National Party, the first party to advocate for Hong Kong independence.
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18. Mao Yushi
1929-. (aged 97)
economist
Mao Yushi is a Chinese economist. Mao graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1950 and was labeled a 'rightist' in 1958. In 1986, Mao was a visiting scholar at Harvard University, and in 1990, Mao was a senior lecturer at Queensland University.
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19. Yang Yuanqing
1964-. (aged 62)
entrepreneur
businessperson
Yang Yuanqing is a Chinese business executive and philanthropist who is the current Chairman and CEO of Lenovo.
20. Robin Zeng
1968-. (aged 58)
businessperson
Robin Zeng Yuqun is a Chinese billionaire businessman. He is the founder and chairman of the battery manufacturer CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology), and a vice chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.
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21. Marjorie Yang
1952-. (aged 74)
justice of the peace
politician
Marjorie Yang Mun-tak GBS is Chairwoman of Esquel Group, a Hong Kong–based textile and apparel manufacturer with operations throughout the world, producing over 110 million cotton shirts every year for well-acclaimed brands and retailers such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Nike, and Marks and Spencer.
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22. Xu Jiayu
1995-. (aged 31)
swimmer
Xu Jiayu is a Chinese competitive swimmer who specializes in the backstroke. He is the Olympic Silver medalist (2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2024 Paris) and twice consecutive world champion (2017 Budapest and 2019 Gwangju) in the 100 meters backstroke.
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23. Chen Zhu
1953-. (aged 73)
university teacher
politician
hematologist
geneticist
molecular biologist
Chen Zhu ForMemRS is a Chinese hematologist and molecular biologist who has served as the president of the Red Cross Society of China from 2015 to 2024.
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24. Xu Xin
1990-. (aged 36)
table tennis player
Xu Xin is a Chinese professional table tennis player. He first reached his career-high singles ranking of world No. 1 by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) in January 2013.
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25. Sun Yingsha
2000-. (aged 26)
table tennis player
Sun Yingsha is a Chinese professional table tennis player, Olympic champion, and World Champion. She is the current world No. 1 in women's singles.
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26. James S.C. Chao
1927-. (aged 99)
sailor
businessperson
entrepreneur
James Si-Cheng Chao is a Taiwanese-American businessman, philanthropist, and former sea captain. He is the founder of the shipping company Foremost Group. He is also known as the father of Elaine Chao and father-in-law of United States Senator Mitch McConnell.
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27. Zhang Zhizhen
1996-. (aged 30)
tennis player
Zhang Zhizhen is a Chinese professional tennis player. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 31 in July 2024 and a doubles ranking of No. 47 in July 2024. As of July 2023, he became the highest-ever ranked Chinese male tennis player. He is the current No. 3 Chinese player. He has won three singles and two...
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28. Liu Guoliang
1976-. (aged 50)
table tennis player
Liu Guoliang is a retired Chinese table tennis player. He is the first Chinese male player to achieve a career grand slam of three majors (Olympic Games, World Cup, World Championships). He is considered by many to be one of the greatest players and coaches of all time. He has also played with Kong Linghui in doubles.
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29. Wang Liqin
1978-. (aged 48)
table tennis player
Wang Liqin is a Chinese table tennis player. He began playing at the age of 6 and was picked for the Chinese men's national squad in 1993 when he was only 15 years old. He holds three majors (3 World Championships). He has been ranked #1 by ITTF for 25 consecutive months, from September 2000 to September 2002, which is...
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30. Zhou Qi
1996-. (aged 30)
basketball player
Zhou Qi is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He has been a regular member of the China men's national basketball team since 2014, winning a gold team medal in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship and the 2018 Asian Games.
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31. Yao Ming
1980-. (aged 46)
autobiographer
basketball player
entrepreneur
Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball executive and former professional player. He played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), and then spent his entire nine-year National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Houston Rockets. Yao was selected to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game eight times, and was named to the All-NBA...
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32. Hu Yaobang
1915-1989 (aged 74)
politician
Hu Yaobang was a Chinese politician who was a high-ranking official of the People's Republic of China. He held the top office of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1981 to 1987, first as Chairman from 1981 to 1982, then as General Secretary from 1982 to 1987. After the Cultural Revolution (1966–1976), Hu rose to prominence as a close ally...
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33. Ma Long
1988-. (aged 38)
table tennis player
Ma Long is a Chinese professional table tennis player. He is a two-time Olympic champion, three-time World Champion, and three-time World Cup champion in men's singles. Widely regarded as the greatest table tennis player of all time, he is the only male player to complete a career double Grand Slam as the Olympic gold medalist in men's singles in 2016...
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34. Qian Xuesen
1911-2009 (aged 98)
university teacher
engineer
astronautical engineer
Qian Xuesen was a Chinese aerospace engineer and cyberneticist who made significant contributions to the field of aerodynamics and established engineering cybernetics. He achieved recognition as one of America's leading experts in rockets and high-speed flight theory prior to his deportation to China in 1955.
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35. Li Xiannian
1909-1992 (aged 83)
military personnel
revolutionary
politician
Li Xiannian was a Chinese Communist military and political leader, president of China from 1983 to 1988 under paramount leader Deng Xiaoping and then chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference from 1988 until his death. He was a full member of the Politburo from 1956 to 1987, and of its Standing Committee from 1977 to 1987.
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36. Ding Junhui
1987-. (aged 39)
snooker player
Ding Junhui is a Chinese professional snooker player. He is the most successful Asian player in the history of the sport. Throughout his career, he has won 15 major ranking titles, including three UK Championships (2005, 2009, 2019), and in 2014, became the first Asian world number one. He has twice reached the final of the Masters, winning once in...
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37. Jiang Zemin
1926-2022 (aged 96)
politician
electrical engineer
Jiang Zemin was a Chinese politician who served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1989 to 2002, as the chairman of the Central Military Commission from 1989 to 2004, and as the president of China from 1993 to 2003. Jiang was the fourth paramount leader of China from 1989 to 2002. He was the core...
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38. Hu Dunfu
1886-1978 (aged 92)
mathematician
university teacher
Hu Dunfu was a Chinese mathematician and pioneer in higher education. He won a Qing government scholarship to study at Cornell University, and became the first dean of Tsinghua University at the age of 25. He was then briefly dean of Fudan University, before establishing Utopia University in 1912 and developing it into one of China's best private universities. He...
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39. Jenova Chen
1981-. (aged 45)
computer scientist
video game designer
artist
video game director
Xinghan Chen, known professionally as Jenova Chen, is a Chinese video game designer. He is the designer of the award-winning games Cloud, Flow, Flower, and Journey, co-founder of Thatgamecompany as well as an advisor for Annapurna Interactive.
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40. Jiang Jianqing
1953-. (aged 73)
banker
economist
Jiang Jianqing is the former chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank by assets and 2nd market value; he held the position from 2005 to 2016.
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41. Shen Xiaoming
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Shen Xiaoming is a Chinese politician who is currently the Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary of Hunan.
42. Yao Tongbin
1922-1968 (aged 46)
scientist
military flight engineer
Yao Tongbin was a Chinese scientist and one of China's foremost missile engineers. He was beaten to death during the Cultural Revolution in 1968. In 1999, he was posthumously awarded the Two Bombs, One Satellite Meritorious Award, and officially recognized as a "martyr" within China.
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43. Zhang Jun
1956-. (aged 70)
judge
Zhang Jun is a Chinese diplomat who has been serving as the 4th Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia since April 2024. He served as Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations from July 2019 to March 2024 and as Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of China from 2018 to 2019.
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