Peter David Rathjen (born 12 February 1964 in Cambridge, England) is an Australian scientist and medical researcher internationally recognised in stem cell science. In May 2017 it was announced that he will take up the position of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Adelaide as of January 8th, 2018. During his period at the University of Tasmania, he has led a range of projects to position the University as a driver of socio-economic prosperity in Tasmania, including the creation of University precincts and facilities within the CBDs of Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. Wikipedia