Mohamed Lachemi

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is president and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), first appointed in 2016 and reappointed to a second term concluding in 2026. An internationally recognized researcher and accomplished academic administrator, he has been a key contributor to the growth and development of Toronto Metropolitan University over a transformational time in the university’s history.

A professor of civil engineering since 1998, he has served in progressively senior roles, including dean of the faculty of engineering and architectural science, and provost and vice-president academic. As president he has promoted the establishment of Toronto Metropolitan University as a global university, overseen the launch of Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst – a national centre for cybersecurity, and navigated approvals for new and innovative law and medical schools.

A graduate of L’Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d’Oran in Algeria (civil engineering, with distinction) and L’Université de Sherbrooke (MASc and PhD, Structural Engineering), Dr. Lachemi is the Past Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities, Chair of the Finance Committee of Universities Canada, Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and a Board member of Rogers Communications Inc., DMZ Ventures, WUSC (World University Service of Canada), and GTAA (Greater Toronto Airports Authority). He was a member of the National Research Council from 2018 to 2021. In 2022, Dr. Lachemi was appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour recognizing extraordinary contributions.