computational design | generative design | design/objective space exploration | multi-objective optimization | artificial intelligence | machine learning | automation algorithms | deterministic/probabilistic/hybrid approaches | geometry processing

2020 – Ongoing
Doctor of Philosophy, Building Science
Middle East Technical University (METU) / Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

2017 – 2020
Master of Science, Building Science
Middle East Technical University (METU) / Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

2013 – 2017
Bachelor of Architecture
Middle East Technical University (METU) / Department of Architecture

07.2024 – Ongoing
AI Reviewer, Turing, Palo Alto

06.2022 – Ongoing
Technical Lead, Develad Media Technologies, Ankara

04.2019 – Ongoing
Research Assistant, METU, Department of Architecture

10.2022 – 01.2024
Co-Founder, Megscope Medical Technologies, Ankara

07.2019 – 09.2023
Co-Founder, OPTIO Design Technologies, METU Technopolis

06.2018 – 02.2019
R&D Specialist, BY Teknik, Ankara

08.2017 – 06.2018
Freelance Designer, UpWork, Worldwide

07.2016 – 09.2016
Intern Architect, RMJM, Istanbul

06.2015 – 09.2015
Intern Engineer, TAV Construction, Abu Dhabi

01.2022 – 07.2023
Automation/Optimization/Suggestion System for Sustainable Housing Design
Project Developer / 1507–TUBITAK–BILTEG

01.2021 – 01.2022
AI Supported Generative System for Performative Acoustic Panels
Project Researcher / 1001–TUBITAK–BAP

09.2020 – 09.2021
Autonomous Building Design System
Project Developer / 1512–TUBITAK–BIGG

10.2010 – 06.2012
AFL Computer Olympics
Participant / TUBITAK

01.2010 – 09.2010
BILSEM Research Project in Physics
Student Researcher / 2204–TUBITAK

International Conference and Symposium Presentations

2023 – Yetkin, O., Surer, E., Gönenç Sorguç, A., “Collaborating with Agents in Architectural Design and Decision-Making Process: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Case Studies Using Reinforcement Learning”
Smart Objects and Technologies for Social Good (GOODTECHS 2023), Leiria, Portugal.

2022 – Kruşa Yemişcioğlu, M., Gönenç Sorguç, A., Yetkin, O., “Levels of Mapping in Nature-informed Studies: A Case Study on Informed Wall”
eCAADe Conference 2022, Ghent, Belgium.

2019 – Yetkin, O., Gönenç Sorguç, A., “Design Space Exploration of Initial Structural Design Alternatives via Artificial Neural Networks”
eCAADe+SIGraDi Conference 2019, Porto, Portugal.

2018 – Yetiş, G., Yetkin, O., Moon, K.P., Kılıç, Ö., “A Novel Approach for Classification of Structural Elements in a 3D Model by Supervised Learning”
eCAADe Conference 2018, Lodz, Poland.

National Conference and Symposium Presentations

2022 – Gönenç Sorguç, A., Kruşa Yemişcioğlu, Yetkin,

Yetkin, O., “Demystifying Machine Learning for Architecture Students”
XVI. MSTAS 2022, Eskişehir.

2020 – Gönenç Sorguç, A., Yetkin, O., Kruşa Yemişcioğlu, M., Özgenel, Ç.F., “Sayısal Tasarım Araçlarının Kışı mı Geliyor?”
XIV. MSTAS 2020, Trabzon.

2017 – Yetkin, O., “Zıtlıklardan Ara Mekanlara”
XI. MSTAS 2017 Poster Presentation, Ankara.

2017 – Şahinler, K., Yetiş, G., Yetkin, O., “Conflict of the Virtual/Real Space, Morphology of the Snowflake”
XI. MSTAS 2017 Poster Presentation, Ankara.

27.06 – 30.06.2022
Performative Design Strategies for Extreme Conditions on Mars, DigitalFUTURES
Instructor

26.10 – Present
International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction
Coordinator

20.02 – 20.02.2020
Concrete Structure Design Competition, Cement Industry Employers’ Association
Prize Winner

10.02 – 10.02.2020
Speculations on the New: Text Competition, Architects’ Association 1927
Prize Winner

02.08 – 02.08.2019
Architectural Design Studio-IV Final Jury, TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Jury Member

23.05 – 23.05.2018
Breaking the Walls of Sleepless Nights, DAAD Falling Walls Lab 2018
Presenter

07.08 – 21.11.2017
Home Planet’s Mars Urbanization Challenge, Launch Forth Education League
Participant

14.06 – 01.07.2017
Inside Out: Virtual Reality, Projection Mapping, and Pavilion Exhibition, METU Faculty of Architecture
Contributor

13.03 – 14.03.2017
Flying in/on/over Boundless Boundaries: Virtual Reality Exhibition, METU Faculty of Architecture
Contributor

22.10 – 20.11.2016
Are We Human?, 3rd Istanbul Design Biennial
Contributor

BS 723 | Introduction to Machine Learning in Architecture (2020 – …)

BS 724 | Nature Informed Computational Design in Architecture (2020 – …)

BS 725 | Folding in Architecture (2021 – …)

BS 770 | Digital Fabrication Techniques in Architecture (2019 – …)

ARCH 470 | Digital Design Studio (2019 – …)

ARCH 475 | Advanced Digital Design Studio (2019 – …)

ARCH 333 | Mathematics in Architecture (2019 – …)

ARCH 203 | Digital Media in Architecture I (2019)

ARCH 231 | Architectural Engineering I: Statics and Strength of Materials (2022)

ARCH 251 | Building Materials Technologies (2019, 2021)

English: Professional Working Proficiency

German: Beginner

Deep Learning in Computer Vision Seminar (METU Multimedia Informatics) (2018)

Interdisciplinary Design Studio (METU Design Factory) (2017)

Autodesk Fusion 360 Workshop (METU Design Factory) (2017)

Machine Learning Course (Udemy) (2017)

Python Programming Course (Codecademy) (2017)