He Nu, male, was born in Beijing in September 1963. From September 1981 to July 1985, he completed his undergraduate studies in the Department of Archaeology at Peking University, earning a bachelor’s degree. From September 1985 to July 1988, he pursued studies in Shang and Zhou archaeology under the guidance of Professors Zou Heng and Li Boqian in the Department of Archaeology at Peking University, obtaining a master’s degree. From September 1999 to July 2001, he studied Shang and Zhou archaeology under Professor Li Boqian at the School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University and earned his doctoral degree one year ahead of schedule.

In July 2001, he began working at the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, where he served as Deputy Director of the Xia-Shang-Zhou Archaeology Division, Secretary of the Party Branch of the Xia-Shang-Zhou Archaeology Division, and research fellow.

From July 1988 to August 1999, he worked in the Archaeology Department of the Jingzhou Museum in Hubei Province, serving as the Director of the Archaeology Department. From September 1995 to July 1996, he was a visiting professor in the Department of Anthropology at San Francisco State University in the United States, supported by the U.S. Committee on Scholarly Communication with China. In 1997, he was honored with the titles of "Hubei Province Middle-aged and Young Expert with Outstanding Contributions" and "Advanced Individual in Professional Ethics in Jingzhou City."

He served as the team leader of the Shanxi Archaeological Team of the Institute of Archaeology and the excavation leader of the Taosi City Site. This project was the foremost component of the "Settlement Pattern Archaeology Research" under the National Social Science Key Research Project "Preliminary Research for the Chinese Civilization Exploration Project."

•He Nu. "An Analysis of the Xia and Shang Period Remains at Jingnansi Site", in Archaeological Studies (II). Peking University Press, 1994.

•He Nu. "Sustainable Development as a Decisive Factor: A Comparative Analysis of the Root Causes for the Decline of the Shijiahe Chiefdom and the Rise of the Central Plains". Cultural Relics of Central China, No. 4, 1999.

•He Nu. "A Comprehensive Study on the Cultural Genealogy of the Taosi Culture", in Ancient Civilizations (III). Cultural Relics Press, 2004.

•He Nu. "A Discussion on the Xiaojiawuji Culture and Related Issues", in Archaeology of the Three Dynasties (II). Science Press, 2006.

•He Nu. "A Preliminary Analysis of the Field Simulation Observation Data of the Mid-period Astronomical Observatory at Taosi Site", in Ancient Civilizations (VI). Cultural Relics Press, 2007.

•He Nu. "New Reflections on the Archaeological Exploration of the Origin of Chinese Civilization", in From Archaeology to Historical Research: Festschrift Commemorating the Centenary of Mr. Yin Da. Yunnan People's Publishing House, 2007.

•He Nu. "On the Gnomon Shadow Template Function of the Lacquer Stick from the Royal Tomb IIM22 at Taosi Walled-town of Middle Period". Studies in the History of Natural Sciences, No. 3, 2009.

•He Nu. "The Theory and Practice of Capital City Archaeology: The Process of Early Urbanization in China as Seen from the Capital Archaeological Analysis of Taosi Site and Erlitou Site", in Archaeology of the Three Dynasties (III). Science Press, 2009.