Cummings School of Architecture Faculty & Staff

The Cummings School of Architecture boasts an esteemed faculty of renowned artists, architects, authors, planners, historians and scholars from around the world.

Experienced hands-on professionals, many of whom have published in numerous scholarly and industry journals, our faculty is directly involved with all aspects of educating our students -- from classroom lectures and demonstrations to field trips, installations and real-world projects in the community and across the globe. In addition, our Architecture Teaching Firm in Residence, Visiting Artist and Visiting Professorship programs allow our students to benefit from the expertise of an additional wide range of educators and practitioners during their time enrolled in the School.

Deans
Stephen White, AIA, Dean; Gregory Laramie, AIA, Associate Dean
 
Program Directors
Ruben Alcolea,  Ph.D; Architecture--Director of Advanced Studies
Olga Mesa, Architecture--Director of Beginning Studies
Gail Fenske, Ph.D; Director, Art and Architectural History
Elaine Stiles, Ph.D.; Director, Preservation Studies/Practices
Ginette Wessel, Ph.D.; Director, Urban and Regional Planning
 
Issa Ramaji, Ph.D.; Director, Cummings Institute of Real Estate
 
Professors
Edgar G. Adams, RA; Ruben Alcolea, Ph.D.; Julian Bonder; Luis Esteban Carranza, Ph.D.; Andrew Cohen, AIA; Robert Dermody, AIA; Gail Fenske Ph.D., AIA; Stephen White, AIA
 
Associate Professors
Patrick Charles; Nathan Fash, AIA; Ryan Ludwig, RA; Olga Mesa; Elaine Stiles Ph.D.; Randall Van Schepen, Ph.D.; Roberto Viola Ochoa; Ginette Wessel, Ph.D.; Leonard Yui, AIA
 
Assistant Professor
Myoungkeun Kim, AIA
 
Visiting Assistant Professor
Seth Berkowitz, RA; Fall 2024
 
Staff
Heather Wilson, Portfolio and Documentation Associate
Ryan Danby, Digital Education Specialist
Paul Tancrell, Shop and Studio Manager