Mohamed Lachemi

Mohamed Lachemi is a Professor and currently serves as the President and Vice-Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds an academic position in the Department of Civil Engineering and actively contributes to the university's mission of addressing societal needs through education and research.

His educational background includes a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of Oran, Algeria (1986), followed by a MASc (1988) and a PhD (1993) in Civil Engineering from Sherbrooke University, Canada.

Research interests: Lachemi’s work focuses on engineered cementitious composites, self-healing concrete, structural behavior analysis, and sustainable construction practices. He explores innovative applications of waste materials in concrete and the development of high-performance, self-consolidating concrete.

Scientific Awards: He has been recognized with the Wason Medal for Materials Research (2018), NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement Award (2012), and was inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2011). His career includes a Canada Research Chair appointment (Tier II, 2002).

Advising & Grants: While heavily involved in administration, Lachemi continues research and supervises graduate students in Civil Engineering. His grants and funding activities are not explicitly detailed here, but his research demonstrates strong alignment with sustainability and durability-focused initiatives.

Labs/Groups: Affiliated with the Advanced Sustainable Construction Materials Laboratory, which supports his exploration of eco-friendly and high-performance construction materials.