Adil Ashary

Adil A. Ashary, Ph.D., is an engineer, researcher, and author whose work bridges science, history, and human values. With a doctorate in engineering and more than two decades of experience in materials research and development, he brings a rigorous, evidence-based perspective to some of the most complex questions of our time — how civilizations rise and decline, how societies progress, and how knowledge, both spiritual and empirical, can guide humanity toward a more just and enlightened future.

A lifelong student of history and economics, Dr. Ashary is deeply engaged with the frontiers of science and technology, yet his abiding interest lies in the human dimension of progress: not merely how the world advances, but who benefits, and why. He writes to inspire thoughtful dialogue where knowledge and purpose meet.

He is the author of two books: The Forgotten Spirit – A Call for Muslim Revival and The New Development Equation: Skills + Equity + Vision = Sustainable Progress.

About The New Development Equation: Skills + Equity + Vision = Sustainable Progress

Why do some nations flourish while others struggle? In his second book, Dr. Ashary presents a compelling new framework for human development in the twenty-first century, arguing that sustainable progress rests on three interconnected pillars: Skills, Equity, and Vision. Sweeping in scope, the book traces human advancement from early civilizations through industrialization to the age of artificial intelligence, drawing on history, economics, technology, and comparative country studies. It addresses the defining challenges of our era — inequality, governance, climate adaptation, energy transition, and emerging technologies — and offers policymakers, business leaders, and curious readers alike a practical lens for building a more equitable and prosperous future.

About The Forgotten Spirit – A Call for Muslim Revival

In his debut book, Dr. Ashary examines the historical rise and decline of the Muslim world and asks a difficult but necessary question: why did a civilization that was once a beacon of learning, science, and progress lose its momentum — and how can that spirit be rekindled? Tracing both the internal weaknesses and external forces that shaped this decline, the book calls for a renewal rooted in justice, reason, and compassion. Accessible yet thought-provoking, it challenges dogma, invites honest self-reflection, and offers a sincere roadmap for individual and collective revival. It is written not as a polemic, but as a mirror — and an invitation.

The Vision Behind Both Books

Although these two books explore different subjects, they are united by a single purpose: understanding how humanity can build a better future.

The New Development Equation broadens that conversation to all nations, presenting a new framework for sustainable development based on Skills, Equity, and Vision. It draws on history, economics, technology, energy, governance, and comparative case studies to explain why some societies flourish while others remain trapped in cycles of poverty and instability.

The Forgotten Spirit examines the renewal of a civilization from within, arguing that intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, justice, and compassion are essential to restoring the vitality of the Muslim world.

Together, these books reflect Dr. Ashary's conviction that humanity's greatest challenges cannot be solved through technology or ideology alone. Lasting progress requires the integration of scientific knowledge, moral values, inclusive institutions, and visionary leadership. His hope is that these works will encourage readers not only to understand the forces that shape civilizations but also to become active participants in building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.