Qian Yi, female, Han nationality, is a native of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. She was born in 1936. She graduated from the Sanitation Engineering Department of Tongji University in 1956 and began teaching at Qinghua University in 1959. She holds the rank of professor.
Qian, an engineer, specialized in pollution control and environmental issues. She spent her academic career teaching at Qinghua University, where she holds the rank of professor. In the 1990s, Qian became an important figure in Beijing, serving on the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee. She also became a figure in the 7th, 8th, and 9th NPCs, where she was a member and held important posts on committees concerning the environment and pollution control. In 1993, she was elected to the 7th executive committee of the All-China Women's Federation.
Qian was a member of 9th NPC Standing Committee, a member of 8th and 9th NPC Standing Committees a member of 8th NPC Environmental and Resources Protection Committee. She was vice-chairman of the CPPCC Beijing Municipal Committee.