Wang Guangqian, male, Han ethnicity, was born in April 1962 and is from Zhenping, Henan Province. He is a member of the China Democratic League (CDL). He began his first job in December 1989 and graduated from Tsinghua University, where he completed a graduate program in hydraulics and river dynamics. He holds a Doctor of Engineering degree and a professional title of professor. He is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

He is currently vice chairperson of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, executive vice chairperson of the CDL Central Committee, and vice president of Tsinghua University.