• He Qiuzao
    1st director, Prof. He Qiuzao, 1987-1997
  • Wu Housheng
    2nd director, Prof. Wu Housheng, 1997-1998
  • Xiong Sidong
    3rd director, Prof. XiongSidong, 1998-2008
  • Chu Yiwei
    4th director, Prof Chu Yiwei, 2013-present (2008-2013, vice-director, responsible for administrative and supervisory work in the department)