Ahmed El Desouky is the Director of Additive Manufacturing at Veeco, where he spearheads the integration of additive technologies into the design and production of cutting-edge semiconductor processing equipment. With a career marked by leadership and innovation in the design and manufacturing sectors, Ahmed has played instrumental roles in establishing additive manufacturing programs at renowned companies such as Carpenter Technology and Eaton Aerospace. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Ahmed is dedicated to shaping the future of manufacturing through education. He actively participates in professional development courses and has served as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University. commitment to advancing additive manufacturing extends to his role as the chair of the F42.06.07 committee on Semiconductors and Electronics Applications of AM, where he drives standards and best practices in the field. His contributions have earned him recognition, including the Outstanding Practitioner Award from the Manufacturing and Design Division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Ahmed holds a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelor of Production Engineering from Alexandria University.