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Sherif Dessouky El Wakil ( شريف دسوقى العوضي الوكيل ) is an Egyptian-American scholar, author, and consultant specializing in the fields of metallurgy and manufacturing process for design. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Early Life and Education
Sherif Desouky El Wakil was born on January 1, 1944, in Shoubra, Cairo, to parents (the famous poet ) El Awady and Sawsan. His early education began in Shoubra, where he attended local schools, beginning with Shoubra Kindergarten at the age of four, followed by Mahmoud Fahmi El Nokrashy Pasha Elementary School and then Shoubra Preparatory School. He earned his high school diploma from Tawfikiya Secondary School.

In 1960, El Wakil entered the College of Engineering at Cairo University, where he graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he gained practical experience through internships at the metal coin fabricating factory in Abbasiya, Cairo, and the Daimler Benz motor car company's design office in Stuttgart, Germany.

El Wakil furthered his education by earning a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Al-Azhar University in Cairo in 1969, where he also served as a teaching assistant. He later pursued his doctoral studies at the University of Birmingham in England, earning his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in December 1972.

Professional Career
Upon graduating from Cairo University in 1965, El Wakil joined the Ministry of Electricity and High Dam in their studies and research department. He held various positions there until June 1969, when he joined Al-Azhar University as a teaching assistant. After earning his doctorate and returning from England, he progressed from an assistant to an associate professor at Al-Azhar University.

In 1980, El Wakil recruited to the United Arab Emirates to contribute to the establishment of the College of Engineering at Al Ain. The following year, he immigrated to the United States and assumed the role of an Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. He later joined Western Michigan University, where he served as a faculty member from 1984 until 1987.

El Wakil moved to Massachusetts in 1987 to work as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. In 1994, He received the rank of Chancellor Professor (Distinguished Professor at other universities) in recognition of his scholarly activities. In 1995, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Department and then served as the Dean of the College of Engineering in1999 for one year.

El Wakil retired in June 2018 after a tenure of 31 years at the University of Massachusetts, during which he had briefly resumed his role as Chairman to cover for a colleague who was on sabbatical. His contributions to the field of mechanical engineering and to the universities where he served have left a legacy.

Consulting Works
El Wakil has a notable record of consulting for various industrial companies. His extensive portfolio includes collaborations with renowned organizations such as Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Aerovox Company in New Bedford, MA, Acushnet Rubber Company in New Bedford, MA, Resolute Racing Shells in Bristol, RI, MASCO Corporation in Michigan, and Composites Development Corporation in Wareham, MA.

Grants
Over his career, El Wakil was awarded numerous grants from reputable institutions like the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and the Technology Reinvestment Project (TRP).

Awards
El Wakil's recognition in the field includes:


 * Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) President’s Award for Professional Excellence, 1986 and 2006.
 * Outstanding Recognition Award from the Division of Continuing Education at UMass Dartmouth, 1995.
 * Life Membership of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in 2014.
 * United States Air Force (USAF) Summer Faculty Fellowship, 1990.
 * Elected Senior Member of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute of SME (NAMRI), 1985.

Professional Societies
El Wakil has served and continues to serve in various professional societies, including:


 * Senior Member of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution (NAMRI).
 * Life Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
 * Member of the Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity (JSTP).
 * Member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
 * Chairman (1986) of the Scientific Program Committee and Board Member (1986) for the local SME Chapter in Kalamazoo, MI.
 * Representative of the SME in the Energy Assessment Center (DOC) of the Northeast, 2014.

Books Authored
El Wakil has made significant contributions to literature in his field with several authored books including:

1.    Sherif Dessouky El Wakil. (2023) . To Envy A Dying Man. Amazon Publishing.

2.    [https://www.amazon.com/Processes-Design-Manufacturing-Third-Sherif/dp/1138581089/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=process+and+design+for+manufacturing+3rd+edition&qid=1555786828&s=gateway&sr=8-2 El Wakil, S.D. (2019). Processes and Design for Manufacturing. 3rd Edition. CRC Press.]

3.    El Wakil, S.D. (2011). Grinding Processes for Polymer Matrix Composites. In Machining Technology for Composite Materials. Woodhead Publishing Company, Cambridge, UK.

4.    El Wakil, S.D. (2008). Processes and Design for Manufacturing. Korean Edition. Thomson, Singapore.

5.    El Wakil, S.D. (2001). Processes and Design for Manufacturing. 2nd Edition, 2nd Printing. Waveland Press.

6.    El Wakil, S.D. (1998). Processes and Design for Manufacturing. 2nd Edition. PWS-Kent.

7.    El Wakil, S.D. (1993). Laboratory Manual for Materials Science and Engineering. PWS-Kent.

8.    El Wakil, S.D. (1989). Processes and Design for Manufacturing. Prentice Hall.

Publications
Professor El Wakil has over forty publications covering topics including powder metallurgy, sheet metal forming, extrusion, friction welding, and composite materials. For details consult google scholar.