Draft:Mohamed Lachemi

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Mohamed Lachemi
OOnt
9th President and Vice-Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University
Assumed office
April 2016 (2016-04)
Preceded bySheldon Levy
Personal details
Alma mater
OccupationEngineer, Researcher
ProfessionProfessor, Academic administrator
Websitewww.torontomu.ca/president/ThePresident/biography/
Academic work
DisciplineStructural Engineer
InstitutionsToronto Metropolitan University formerly Ryerson University

Mohamed Lachemi OOnt is an Algerian-Canadian engineer and academic administrator. He has been serving as the 9th and current president and vice-chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University since 2016,[1] having been reappointed to a second term in 2019, concluding in 2026.[2] A professor of civil engineering since 1998, he previously served as provost and vice-president academic of Toronto Metropolitan University, and dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.[3][4]

Career[edit]

Research[edit]

A graduate of l'Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d'Oran in Algeria and L'Université de Sherbrooke (MASc and PhD),[5] 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.[6] Lachemi held a Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Construction from 2002 to 10.[7]

Toronto Metropolitan University[edit]

As President of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Dr. Mohamed Lachemi has led the development and creation of schools in law[8] and medicine,[9] 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,[10] a national centre for cybersecurity, and under his direction TMU was awarded leadership of the Future Skills Centre consortium,[11] an organization dedicated to helping Canadians develop the skills they need to be successful in a changing labour market.

Lachemi’s work in equity, diversity and inclusion at TMU include efforts toward reconciliation with the Indigenous community, and combating anti-Black,[12] anti-Asian and all forms of racism. His creation of the Standing Strong Task Force to address the legacy of the university’s namesake, Egerton Ryerson,[13] resulted in the decision to rename the university, along with 21 other action-oriented recommendations including more support for Indigenous and Black scholarship and a commitment to establish learning programs for students, faculty and staff on Indigenous history and the Indian Residential School System.[14]

Other Professional Activities[edit]

Dr. Lachemi is a member of the 2023-24 Council of Ontario Universities,[15] where he was the President from 2021-2022 and Past President from 2022-2023.[16] He is also the Chair of the Finance Committee of Universities Canada,[17] a 2010 Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering,[18] and a 2011 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.[19]

In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for Trillium Health Partners,[20] Rogers Communications Inc.,[21] and DMZ Ventures.[22] He was a member of the National Research Council from 2018 to 2021.[23][24][25]

Awards and Honours[edit]

Dr. Lachemi was named one of Toronto's Top 50 Most Influential People by Toronto Life Magazine in 2021[26] and 2022,[27] one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in 2022,[28] was recognized as one of LinkedIn Top Voices, Education in 2019,[29] and was awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University in 2021.[30] In November 2023, Dr. Lachemi was appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2022,[31] the province's highest civilian honour recognizing their extraordinary contributions.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gordon, Andrea (23 October 2016). "From an Algerian earthquake to head of Ryerson". Toronto Star. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Ryerson President Mohamed Lachemi appointed to second term". Toronto Metropolitan University. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Dr. Mohamed Lachemi full biography". Toronto Metropolitan University. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Dr. Mohamed Lachemi faculty page". Toronto Metropolitan University. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Mohamed Lachemi". LinkedIn. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Biography: Mohamed Lachemi". Government of Canada - National Research Council. Government of Canada. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science - Canada Research Chairs". Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Ryerson pushes forward with law school despite funding setback, tough job prospects in the field". CBC News.
  9. ^ "New Brampton medical school will be 'noticeably and intentionally different,' says TMU president". Brampton Guardian.
  10. ^ "RYERSON UNIVERSITY CYBERSECURITY HUB RECEIVES $30 MILLION IN PUBLIC, PRIVATE INVESTMENTS". BetaKit.
  11. ^ "Ryerson University leads Future Skills Centre Consortium". 11 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Ryerson releases Anti-Black Racism Campus Climate Review Report".
  13. ^ "Ryerson University to appoint task force to examine Egerton Ryerson's history and relationship to university".
  14. ^ "How Toronto Metropolitian University made the name change". Toronto Star.
  15. ^ "Members of Council 2023-24". Council of Ontario Universities. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  16. ^ Robertson, Yvonne (2022-06-30). "COU Welcomes New Council Chair - Ontario's Universities". Ontario's Universities - Partnering for a better future. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  17. ^ "Mohamed Lachemi". Universities Canada. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  18. ^ "Honours, Awards and Fellowships" (PDF). Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  19. ^ "The Canadian Academy of Engineering / L'Académie canadienne du génie". Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  20. ^ "Trillium Health Partners Board of Directors". www.thp.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  21. ^ "Rogers Communications Board of Directors". Rogers Investor Relations. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  22. ^ "DMZ Ventures Board of Directors". dmzventures.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  23. ^ Canada, National Research Council (2020-10-20). "Responding to Canada's needs from COVID‑19 to Climate Change - Annual Report 2019‑2020". nrc.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  24. ^ Canada, National Research Council (2019-08-22). "Excellence in research and innovation - Annual Report 2018-2019". nrc.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  25. ^ Canada, National Research Council (2019-04-15). "Biography: Mohamed Lachemi". nrc.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  26. ^ Life, Toronto (2021-11-18). "The 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2021". Toronto Life. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  27. ^ Life, Toronto (2022-11-16). "The 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2022". Toronto Life. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  28. ^ "2022 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award". Canadian Immigrant. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  29. ^ Anders, George (2019-12-04). "LinkedIn Top Voices 2019: Education". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  30. ^ "Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa". ontariotechu.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  31. ^ "Ontario Newsroom". news.ontario.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-28.



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