Ahmet İnam, born in 1947, graduated from the Middle East Technical University (METU) with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He then pursued a doctoral program in Philosophy at Istanbul University's Faculty of Literature. During his doctoral studies, he also took courses in Latin and Ancient Greek, ultimately completing his thesis on "The Place of Logic in Edmund Husserl."

His academic journey began as an assistant in METU's Faculty of Humanities, and he subsequently earned the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, and ultimately, full professor.

Moreover, he shared his knowledge by teaching at various universities, including Anadolu University, Ankara University, and Gazi University. He assumed the role of Chair of the Philosophy Department at METU in 2003, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. Post-retirement, he continues to impart knowledge as a part-time instructor.