Bill Rosehart

Bill Rosehart is a Canadian electrical engineer and university administrator. He is the current president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo. His term as the university's eighth President and Vice-Chancellor began on 1 July 2026.

Education Rosehart received his Bachelor of Applied Science, Master of Applied Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo. He later served as head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and as dean of the Schulich School of Engineering.

In 2024, he was appointed Provost and vice-president (Academic) at the University of Guelph.

In March 2026, the University of Waterloo announced that Rosehart would become its next President and Vice-Chancellor, effective 1 July 2026. He will be the first Waterloo alum to serve as the university's president.

Research Rosehart's research has focused on the planning and operation of sustainable energy systems.

Honours Rosehart received the APEGA Centennial Leadership Award in 2024. He was named a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada in 2023 and is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.