School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics of Zhejiang University, is one of the university schools/colleges primarily focuses on space technology in the People's Republic of China.Introduction
The history of this school can be traced back to 1936. In 1936, Zhejiang University founded a sub-department about aeronautical engineering under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
1945, the physicist and educator Mr. FAN Xuqi further foundered the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, and was pointed to the first director of the department.
1952, the Adjustment of University Colleges & Departments started, Mr. Fan was transferred to the newly established East China Aeronautical College, the Zhejiang University Department of Aeronautical Engineering was dissociated from the Zhejiang University and joined into the other universities and colleges. 1956, Fan became the vice-president of the Nanjing Aeronautical College, and in 1972, he was further transferred into Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and then became the president of SJTU.
At the beginning of 2007, the Zhejaing University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics was refounded.Present
The school has three academicians from CAS/CAE. Current director is Mr.Shen Rongjun, who is an academician from CAE, and the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Manned Spaceflight Program. Every year, about 50 undergraduate and 50 postgraduate students join into the school.
