The Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture thanks those who joined us on Saturday, 13 March 2021 for a Remembrance of Ömer Akin, Professor Emeritus with the School of Architecture. During the event, we celebrated Ömer's legacy to the school and the profession.
Ömer's family established a fund at the School of Architecture in his memory. To make a donation, please click the link below and check the box next to “This is an honorary or memorial gift” and make the gift in memory of Ömer Akin.
Professor Ömer Akin, PhD, AIA, ACSA was named Professor Emeritus at the Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture in 2017. He joined the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University in 1977. He earned his PhD in 1979 from the Department of Architecture (now School of Architecture) PhD program under the advise of Professors Eastman, Simon, and Chase and focused his research in Design Cognition, Computer Aided Design, and Building Commissioning. During his time with the school, he taught design studios and graduate courses, advised graduate students, and lectured both nationally and internationally.
Professor Akin developed the SoA’s Architecture–Engineering–Construction Management (AECM) Master’s and PhD degree programs, as well as the Doctor of Design (DDes) degree program (formerly Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP)). With William Mitchell, he co-authored the professional Master of Architecture degree program and taught in it from 1980 to 1985. He also served in many administrative positions, including as Head of the Department of Architecture from 1981 to 1987.
We extend our sincerest gratitude and thanks to Ömer for his many decades of service and dedication to the School of Architecture.