Zhou Heng, male, Han nationality, is a native of Shanghai. He was born in 1929, graduated from Beiyang University in 1950 and became professor there. He was vice-president of Tianjin University and president of its graduate school.
A hydromechanics expert specializing in flow stability theory and turbulence, Zhou served as vice-chairman of the Asian Fluid Mechanics Committee and as convener of the Mechanics Appraisal Group, 4th Course Appraisal Group, Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council. He was awarded prizes in science from the State Education Commission and elected academician of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in 1993.