Zhu Guangya was noted for his dedication to the Chinese nuclear development, and his great devotion to his country.

[2] In the early days, Zhu Guangya was mainly engaged in teaching and scientific research in nuclear physics and atomic energy technology; in the late 1950s, he was in charge of and organized and led the research, design, manufacture and testing of China's atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs.

He organized and led the research on the sustainable development of China's nuclear weapons technology under the conditions of the nuclear test ban, the research on arms control and the research on the development strategy of weapons and equipment, and made significant contributions to the development of China's nuclear science and technology and national defense science and technology.

He received his early education in Hubei, and later moved to Sichuan province with his family, due to the outbreak of the Second World War.

One year later, he transferred to National Southwestern Associated University where he continued his study in physical science, and graduated in 1945.