Ozan Yetkin
Researcher | Developer | Designer
web: ozanyetkin.com | dds.archweb.metu.edu.tr
e-mail: oyetkin@metu.edu.tr | ozan.yetkin@metu.edu.tr
social: LinkedIn | GitHub | ResearchGate | Scholar
office: METU
Digital Design Studio
|
METU Technopolis
CoZone
Research Interests
computational design, generative systems, data visualization, machine learning, artificial intelligence,
design/objective space exploration, geometry processing, multi-objective optimization,
deterministic/probabilistic/hybrid
approaches
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Building Science
2020 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Master of Science, Building Science
2017 – 2020
Middle East Technical University (METU), Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Architecture
2013 – 2017
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
Work Experience
AI Developer
Jul 2024 – Present
Turing, Palo Alto
Research Assistant
Apr 2019 – Present
METU Department of Architecture, Ankara
Technical Lead
Jun 2022 – Oct 2024
Develad Media Technologies, Istanbul
Co-Founder
Oct 2022 – Jan 2024
Megscope Medical Technologies, Izmir
Co-Founder
Jul 2019 – Sep 2023
OPTIO Design Technologies, Ankara
R&D Specialist
Jun 2018 – Feb 2019
BY Teknik, Ankara
Freelance Designer
Aug 2017 – Jun 2018
UpWork, Remote
Research Experience
Water Efficiency in Urban Green Areas with Image Processing
Nov 2024 – Sep 2025
Project Developer, 1812–TUBITAK–BiGG Investment
Automation/Optimization/Suggestion System for Sustainable Housing Design
Jan 2022 – Jul 2023
Project Developer, 1507–TUBITAK–BILTEG
AI Supported Generative System for Performative Acoustic Panels
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Project Researcher, 1001–TUBITAK–BAP
Autonomous Building Design System
Sep 2020 – Sep 2021
Project Developer, 1512–TUBITAK–BiGG
AFL Computer Olympics
Oct 2010 – Jun 2012
Participant, TUBITAK
BILSEM Research Project in Physics
Jan 2010 – Sep 2010
Student Researcher, 2204–TUBITAK
Publications
International Conference and Symposium Presentations
AI-Integrated Pattern Prediction Model: Exploring the Influence of Building Fabric Morphology on Land
Use Pattern
2025
Karadogan, S., Yetkin, O., Efeoglu, E., Coban, A. B., Urban Morphology in the Age of Artificial
Intelligence, Proceedings of the XXXII Conference International Seminar on Urban Form (ISUF 2025), Torino, Italy.
Collaborating with Agents in Architectural Design and Decision-Making Process: Top-Down and Bottom-Up
Case Studies Using Reinforcement Learning
2023
Yetkin, O., Surer, E., Gonenç Sorguc, A., European Alliance for Innovation, Proceedings of the Smart Objects and Technologies for Social Good (EAI GOODTECHS 2023), Leiria, Portugal.
Levels of Mapping in Nature-informed Studies: A Case Study on Informed Wall
2022
Krusa Yemiscioglu, M., Gonenç Sorguc, A., Yetkin, O., Co-creating the Future: Inclusion in and through
Design, Proceedings of the 40th Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2022), Ghent, Belgium.
Design Space Exploration of Initial Structural Design Alternatives via Artificial Neural
Networks
2019
Yetkin, O., Gonenç Sorguc, A., Architecture in the Age of the 4th Industrial Revolution,
Proceedings of the 37th Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2019), Porto, Portugal.
A Novel Approach for Classification of Structural Elements in a 3D Model by Supervised Learning
2018
Yetis, G., Yetkin, O., Moon, K.P., Kilic, O., Computing for a Better Tomorrow, Proceedings of the 36th Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2018), Lodz, Poland.
National Conference and Symposium Presentations
Demystifying Machine Learning for Architecture Students
2022
Gonenc Sorguc, A., Krusa Yemiscioglu, Yetkin, O., XVI. Mimarlikta Sayisal Tasarim Sempozyumu (MSTAS 2022), Eskisehir.
Sayisal Tasarim Araclarinin Kisi mi Geliyor?
2020
Gonenc Sorguc, A., Yetkin, O., Krusa Yemiscioglu, M., Özgenel, Ç.F., XIV. Mimarlikta Sayisal Tasarim Sempozyumu (MSTAS 2020), Trabzon.
Zitliklardan Ara Mekanlara
2017
Yetkin, O., XI. Mimarlikta Sayisal Tasarim Sempozyumu (MSTAS 2017), Poster Presentation, Ankara.
Conflict of the Virtual/Real Space, Morphology of the Snowflake
2017
Sahinler, K., Yetis, G., Yetkin, O., XI. Mimarlikta Sayisal Tasarim Sempozyumu (MSTAS 2017), Poster
Presentation, Ankara.
Organized Events
Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe2025
Sep 2025
Scientific Committee Member
Performative Design Strategies for Extreme Conditions on Mars, DigitalFUTURES
Jun 2022
Instructor
International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction
Oct 2022
Coordinator
Concrete Structure Design Competition, Cement Industry Employers' Association
Feb 2020
Prize Winner
Speculations on the New: Text Competition, Architects' Association 1927
Feb 2020
Prize Winner
Architectural Design Studio-IV Final Jury, TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Aug 2019
Jury Member
Breaking the Walls of Sleepless Nights, DAAD Falling Walls Lab 2018
May 2018
Presenter
Home Planet's Mars Urbanization Challenge, Launch Forth Education League
Aug 2017
Participant
Inside Out: Virtual Reality, Projection Mapping, and Pavilion Exhibition, METU Faculty of
Architecture
Jul 2017
Contributor
Flying in/on/over Boundless Boundaries: Virtual Reality Exhibition, METU Faculty of
Architecture
Mar 2017
Contributor
Are We Human?, 3rd Istanbul Design Biennial
Oct 2016
Contributor
Assisted Courses
BS 723 - Introduction to Machine Learning in Architecture
2020 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
BS 724 - Nature Informed Computational Design in Architecture
2020 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
BS 725 - Folding in Architecture
2021 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
BS 770 - Digital Fabrication Techniques in Architecture
2019 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 470 - Digital Design Studio
2019 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 475 - Advanced Digital Design Studio
2019 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 333 - Mathematics in Architecture
2019 – Present
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 204 - Digital Media in Architecture II
2019 – 2025
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 203 - Digital Media in Architecture I
2019 – 2021
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 231 - Architectural Engineering I: Statics and Strength of Materials
2022 – 2023
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
ARCH 251 - Building Materials Technologies
2019 – 2021
Middle East Technical University (METU), Department of Architecture
Workshops & Certificates
Data Science Certificate
2022
HackerRank
Deep Learning in Computer Vision Seminar
2018
METU Multimedia Informatics
Interdisciplinary Design Studio
2017
METU Design Factory
Autodesk Fusion 360 Workshop
2017
METU Design Factory
Machine Learning Course
2017
Udemy
Python Programming Course
2017
Codecademy
Languages
Turkish
:
Native
English
:
Fluent
German
:
Beginner
Computer Literacy & Tools
Programming Languages
Python
:
Advanced
JavaScript
:
Advanced
HTML/CSS
:
Advanced
C#
:
Advanced
C++
:
Advanced
C
:
Advanced
R
:
Intermediate
Dart
:
Intermediate
Rust
:
Intermediate
Go
:
Intermediate
Lua
:
Intermediate
Java
:
Intermediate
Tools
Rhinoceros
:
Advanced
Grasshopper
:
Advanced
RhinoScriptSyntax
:
Advanced
Blender
:
Advanced
Revit
:
Advanced
Dynamo
:
Advanced
Autodesk DesignScript
:
Advanced
Fusion 360
:
Intermediate
Unity
:
Intermediate
Unreal Engine
:
Intermediate
Illustrator
:
Intermediate
Photoshop
:
Intermediate
Portfolio
Thank you for scrolling this far. Please take a moment to enjoy some of my works!
3D Scenes
Knots
City
Instancing
Noise
Clipping
Waves
Mini Games
Invaders
Tetris
Hangman
2048
Whack-a-Mole
Minesweeper
2D Animations
Pipes
Scale
Pulse
Rotation
Random
Explosion
Data Visualization
Chord
Sunburst
Circle
Gantt
Heatmap
Treemap
Collaborate
If you are interested in collaborating, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at oyetkin@metu.edu.tr.