Dr. Michael Osman

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Biography

Michael Osman is an academic in the field of history, theory, and criticism of art and architecture, holding a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His dissertation, titled "Regulation, Modernism, Architecture United States, 1890-1920," reflects his research interests in the intersecting realms of modernism and architectural regulation in the United States. Osman has engaged as a curator and consultant, notably contributing to the major exhibition, "Frank Lloyd Wright 150: Unpacking the Archive" at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). His recent publication, "Modernism’s Visible Hand: Regulation Architecture America," explores the historical relationship between architecture and regulation in the United States. Over the years, he has received several awards including the Graham Foundation Award and the UCLA Faculty Career Development Award, highlighting his contributions to architectural history and criticism. He is also the recipient of various research fellowships, indicating his active involvement in scholarly research and collaboration within the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic

2006-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in Architecture and Urban Design.

Awards

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Graham Foundation Award

2011-01-01
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UCLA Faculty Career Development Award

2010-01-01
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UC President’s Research Fellowship

2006-01-01
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Fulbright Fellowship

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.