Robert J. Birgeneau

Robert J. Birgeneau is a distinguished physicist and academic leader who has held prominent positions at leading universities. He was the Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, from 2004 to 2013, where he focused on improving campus diversity, sustainability, and research. Before that, he served as the president of the University of Toronto and held faculty roles at MIT. His work in physics and his leadership in higher education are recognized worldwide. Birgeneau is known for promoting scientific innovation, academic excellence, and social responsibility within university settings.