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 TMU as a global university, overseen the development 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 and L’Université de Sherbrooke (MASc and PhD), Dr. Lachemi is a past member of the National Research Council of Canada (2018 to 2021), Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Board member of Trillium Health Partners and Chair of the Education Section of the Campaign Cabinet, United Way of Greater Toronto.
