Zhu Tong, a native of Yixing, Jiangsu Province, was born in September 1962. He has no political party affiliation. He is dean of College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering of Peking University, distinguished professor under the Chang Jiang Scholars Program, scientific research funded by the National Natural Science Foundation. He is a recipient of government special allowances, long-time researcher and professor of environmental science and health impact of the environment. He was engaged as a Counsellor of the State Council in July 2020.