Meet Susan Tighe, McMaster University CEO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-12-16

Who is Susan Tighe?

Susan Tighe is McMaster University's ninth President and Vice-Chancellor, appointed on July 1, 2025. She is an internationally renowned civil engineer and researcher specializing in sustainable pavement engineering. Tighe has held leadership roles at McMaster and the University of Waterloo, with a strong background in academia, industry, and government.

Susan Tighe's Work History

Susan Tighe has extensive experience in academia, industry, and government. She has served as Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at McMaster, Deputy Provost at Waterloo, and has worked with Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation. Her career focuses on research, leadership, and advancing university initiatives.

• 2020 - President and Vice-Chancellor, McMaster University
• 2020 - Provost and Vice-President (Academic), McMaster University
• 2014 - 2020 - Deputy Provost and Associate Vice-President, Integrated Planning and Budgeting, University of Waterloo

Susan Tighe's Education

Susan Tighe earned her BSc in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University, her MASc and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo. She also holds the Chartered Director designation from McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business.

• Queen’s University - BSc in Chemical Engineering (? - ?)
• University of Waterloo - MASc Civil Engineering (? - ?)
• University of Waterloo - PhD in Civil Engineering (? - ?)

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