Mohamed Lachemi

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is president and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University, first appointed in 2016 and reappointed to a second term concluding in 2026. A professor of civil engineering since 1998, he has served as dean of the faculty of engineering and architectural science, and provost and vice-president, academic, at Toronto Metropolitan University. Career Research A graduate of l'Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d'Oran in Algeria and L'Université de Sherbrooke (MASc and PhD), Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is a researcher and expert in the development of high-performance materials and advanced technologies. He is recognized for work in the behaviour of concrete structures, and in reducing the impact of building construction on the environment, through the development of sophisticated materials and innovative technologies. Lachemi held a Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Construction from 2002 to 10. Toronto Metropolitan University As President of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Dr. Mohamed Lachemi has led the development and creation of schools in law and medicine, with a focus on embracing technology, equity and inclusion, and a mandate to reach the underserved. Lachemi has also overseen the launch of the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, a national centre for cybersecurity, and under his direction TMU was awarded leadership of the Future Skills Centre consortium, an organization dedicated to helping Canadians develop the skills they need to be successful in a changing labour market.