Daniel C. Deckler, Ph.D, P.E.

2009 WISE
Faculty-Member-
in-Residence

Dr. Deckler is a professor of engineering at the University of Akron - Wayne College in Orrville, Ohio.  He has been associated with the University of Akron engineering faculty since 1991. 

Deckler recently completed a year in Washington (Sept. 2007-August 2008) as an ASME Congressional Fellow (Sept. 2007-August 2008) working for the House Committee on Science and Technology as a technology advisor and liaison to the office of U.S. Rep. Phil Gringrey (R-GA), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.  During his Fellowship, Deckler worked on a wide variety of issues including the economics of climate change, nanotechnology, cybersecurity, health IT, STEM education, women in science and engineering and engineering globalization.

Prior to joining the University of Akron engineering faculty, Deckler held engineering positions with Loral Defense Systems, The Timken Company, and Rockwell International.

Deckler holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering with computer science option from Ohio Northern University, and received an M.S. in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Akron.

Deckler is a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio and an active member of the ASME, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the American Society for Engineering Education.

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