Yu Lizhong is the first Chancellor of New York University Shanghai, having held this position since 2012.
Education
Yu Lizhong received his undergraduate degree in Geography from East China Normal University (ECNU) and his Doctor of Philosophy in Geography from the. He also holds honorary doctorates from École Normale Supérieure and the University of Liverpool.
Career
Yu Lizhong joined New York University Shanghai from East China Normal University (ECNU), where he served as president from 2006–2012. He also served as president of Shanghai Normal University prior to 2006.