Dr. Khee Lam

Professor

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Biography

Khee Poh Lam is a Professor Emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in lifecycle building information modeling, computational design, support systems, and total building performance analysis. His work encompasses architectural design with a focus on systems integration, building energy modeling, and diagnostics in lighting and acoustics. He has led significant research projects in Singapore and the United States, resulting in widely published findings. Khee Poh serves on various editorial boards and advisory panels, including the Centre for Liveable Cities in Singapore and Delos in the USA, where he focuses on human health and wellness in building standards. He is a member of the U.S. Energy Foundation Board of Directors and has contributed to green building codes and sustainable design initiatives in China. His accolades include the 2013 Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation from the U.S. National Science Foundation, and he was honored with the IBM Faculty Award in 2010. Khee Poh graduated with a B.Arch degree with honors from the University of Nottingham and obtained his Ph.D. in Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2018-08-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Appointed as Professor Emeritus after a distinguished career in architecture and building performance.

Awards

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Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation

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IBM Faculty Award

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.