Clemson University Welcomes New Dean to Spearhead College of Architecture, Art and Construction

Clemson University has named Ece Erdogmus as the first dean of its new College of Architecture, Art and Construction. Currently, she is the chair and professor at the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology. Erdogmus will start her role on August 15, 2024, after a thorough national search that recognized her extensive experience and leadership in the field.

Erdogmus has a strong background in architectural engineering. Before her position at Georgia Tech, she was a professor and associate director at the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She earned her doctoral degree and a Master of Science in architectural engineering from Penn State, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Middle East Technical University in Turkey. She is also a licensed civil and structural engineer in Virginia.

Her research focuses on masonry design and construction, sustainable building practices, and the use of augmented and virtual reality in education. Erdogmus has written over 110 peer-reviewed technical articles and has managed several major projects funded by organizations like the National Science Foundation.

Erdogmus is active in professional service, participating in industry groups such as the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Masonry Society. Her roles in these organizations demonstrate her dedication to the advancement of architectural engineering and construction.

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