Ece Erdogmus

Ece Erdogmus is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD and MS in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University and a bachelor’s in Architecture from Middle East Technical University, Turkey. A licensed civil/structural engineer in Virginia, her interdisciplinary work focuses on improving the built environment through sustainable design, masonry innovation, and XR applications in education. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and led projects funded by NSF, NCMA Foundation, and others.

Education:

• PhD in Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
• MS in Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
• Bachelor’s in Architecture, Middle East Technical University

Research Interests: Erdogmus leads research in masonry design, nondestructive testing of historical structures, and AR/VR in STEM education. Her work bridges engineering and education, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, and inclusive design. Recent studies include sleep health in aging populations and gender equity in construction management.

Key Contributions:

• Founder of the Women in Masonry Fund
• Chair of TMS 402/602 Structural Members Subcommittee
• Journal of Architectural Engineering Chief Editor (ASCE/AEI)

Grants & Awards:

• NSF, NCMA Foundation, Nebraska DOT, NPS/NCPTT grants
• 2022 Leading Women@Tech Cohort
• AEI Outstanding Educator Award (2019)

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the ARCHES group for historical structure assessment and VADERs (VR-based discipline exploration rotations).