Sayed M. Metwalli

SAYED M. METWALLI, is Professor Emeritus of Machine Design and past Chair of Mechanical Design and Production Department, Cairo University, Egypt. He received a BS (Mech. Eng.) with honor from Cairo University (1965) and MS and PhD (Mech. Eng.) from State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, (1970) and (1973) respectively. Metwalli has conducted research and taught at North Carolina State University, the University of Central Florida, USA, and Kuwait University, and holds a US patent. His...See more

SAYED M. METWALLI, is Professor Emeritus of Machine Design and past Chair of Mechanical Design and Production Department, Cairo University, Egypt. He received a BS (Mech. Eng.) with honor from Cairo University (1965) and MS and PhD (Mech. Eng.) from State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, (1970) and (1973) respectively. Metwalli has conducted research and taught at North Carolina State University, the University of Central Florida, USA, and Kuwait University, and holds a US patent. His research interests are in design optimization theory, developing algorithms, and CAD/CAM software, with particular emphasis on optimum synthesis of mechanical components and systems including dynamics and controls for multitude of applications. He has conducted sponsored research with DOD/NRL, UNESCO, IBM-UK, NSF, EPA, USAID, and CU and has published more than 150 papers in journals and peer reviewed international conferences. His work with various manufacturers successfully implemented CAD and design optimization in their product design and development. He is an ASME Life Fellow, registered mechanical design consultant, and has been a registered PE in Florida. See less