Zhao Jiuzhang

Zhao Jiuzhang
Zhao in 1933
Born(1907-10-15)October 15, 1907
DiedOctober 26, 1968(1968-10-26) (aged 61)
Beijing, China
Other namesJeou Jang Jaw
Alma materTsinghua University
Zhejiang University
Humboldt University of Berlin
Scientific career
FieldsStatistics
InstitutionsNational 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 as Jeou Jang Jaw, was a Chinese meteorologist and physicist. He was a pioneer of Chinese space technology and is considered as a founding father of China's satellite program.