Dzevad Hadzihafizovic

Dzevad Hadzihafizovic

Prof. DSc. PhD. Mechanical Engineer | Independent Researcher & Consultant
Sarajevo, BA.

About

Highly accomplished Professor, DSc, PhD, and DEng in Mechanical Engineering with over two decades of expertise in welding, steel structures, piping, corrosion, and oil & gas. Proven leader in site management, quality control, and regulatory compliance (API, ASME codes), adept at mentoring professionals and optimizing project execution. Leverages extensive research and practical experience to drive innovation and ensure robust documentation systems in complex industrial environments.

Work

Independent Consultant
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CONSULTANT & CONTENT CREATOR MENTORING OIL & GAS PROFESSIONALS

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Summary

Provides expert consulting and content creation services, specializing in welding, steel structures, piping, corrosion, and oil & gas for leading defense and energy organizations.

Highlights

Mentored professionals in welding, steel structures, piping, corrosion, and oil & gas for companies including Zawia Oil Refining Company and Arabian Gulf Oil Company.

Developed and researched advanced welding technology and construction techniques, contributing to industry best practices.

Served as a content creator for #welding, #oil&gasindustry, #storage, and #tanks, enhancing knowledge dissemination and professional development.

Collaborated with aerospace and defense organizations like General Dynamics and NASA on specialized research and development initiatives.

CAPITAL TOWER SARAJEVO
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SENIOR SITE ENGINEER SUPERVISOR QA/QC

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Summary

Supervised site engineering operations and QA/QC processes for the Capital Tower project, focusing on BIM compliance and HVAC installations.

Highlights

Supervised execution of works based on project documentation, ensuring compliance with Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards.

Coordinated and monitored workers at the construction site, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.

Monitored execution of HVAC installations and prepared comprehensive reports on work progress.

AKAKUS OIL OPERATIONS IN LIBYA, REPOSOL
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SITE ENGINEER

Tripoly, Tripoli District, Libya

Summary

Managed site engineering operations for the El Sharara Oil Field, overseeing project planning, implementation, and documentation for critical oil and gas activities.

Highlights

Prepared and followed up on project term plans for the El Sharara Oil Field, ensuring timely execution of key milestones.

Monitored project management and implementation, communicating with investors and issuing daily work permits.

Created comprehensive documentation on site realization and issues, participating in monthly report preparation and project documentation compilation to valid standards.

KRESTA INDUSTRIES
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GRADUATE ENGINEER (PLANNING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

KRESTA 24, Unknown, Austria

Summary

Monitored and supervised the execution of assembly structures in power plant engineering, ensuring adherence to project documentation and safety standards.

Highlights

Supervised assembly structure execution in power plant engineering, ensuring compliance with API 570_7, 510, 650_3, 1104, 1169, 1110, and ASME_B31.3 standards.

Analyzed approved technical documentation, including drawings, calculations, specifications, and equipment materials, to validate project feasibility.

Monitored project worker tasks and secured performance of default project tasks, including tank welding, while serving as HSE Officer for safety measures.

PRETIS D.D. VOGOSCA
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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Summary

Led manufacturing design and technology initiatives for military and defense products, overseeing the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive constructive project documentation for mechanical parts using AutoCAD, CATIA V5, and NX software.

Created detailed drawings and mechanical assemblies for production processes, ensuring precision and manufacturability.

Constructed complex tools and machines, providing clear instructions to project managers and team leaders.

Provided education and training to employees in CAD CAM programs (AutoCAD, CATIA V5, NX), enhancing team capabilities.

Education

University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Academic Professor (D.Eng. Doctor Honoris Causa)

Mechanics and Metal Trades

Grade: EQF level 8

Courses

Metallurgy

Welding Technology

Oil and Gas Processing

Corrosion

University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Doctor of Philosophy

Mechanics and Metal Trades

Grade: EQF level 7

Courses

Physical Metallurgy Crystallization of Metals in Welded Joints Morphology of Crystallization

University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Doctor of Science

Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction

Grade: EQF level 6

Courses

Fracture Mechanics

Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM)

University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

MSc Mechanical Engineer (Master)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Materials Science

Grade: EQF level 5

Courses

Electro-resistance Spot Welding

University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dipl. Ing. (Bachelor)

Mechanical Engineering

Courses

Mechanical Design Engineering

Production Engineering

Designing Technology with Plastic Deformation

Publications

Extensive Publications in Metallurgy, Welding, Oil & Gas, and Corrosion

Published by

Various academic platforms (ResearchGate, ORCID, SciProfiles, SSRN, Google Scholar)

Summary

Authored over 40 books and numerous articles, totaling over 7000 pages, covering advanced topics in physical metallurgy, fracture mechanics, welding technology, oil and gas processing, and corrosion, gaining wide academic recognition.

Physical Metallurgy Crystallization of Metals in Welded Joints Morphology of Crystallization

Published by

SSRN

Summary

Doctoral thesis investigating the physical metallurgy and crystallization morphology of metals in welded joints.

FRACTURE MECHANICS - Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM)

Published by

SSRN

Summary

Doctoral thesis exploring fracture mechanics using the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM).

Analysis of Geometric Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Joints Formed by the Process of Electro-resistance Spot Welding

Published by

SSRN

Summary

Published research on how geometric parameters influence the mechanical properties of electro-resistance spot welded joints.

Metal physics and process of plastic deformation

Published by

SSRN

Summary

Authored a paper on plastic deformation processes from the perspective of metal physics, accepted by SSRN for subject matter classification.

Languages

Bosnian
English

Proficient

Skills

Engineering & Design

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Production Engineering, CAD/CAM (AutoCAD, CATIA V5, NX), Design Documentation, Technical Drawings, Mechanical Assemblies, Tool & Machine Construction, Plastic Deformation, Extraction Technology, Forging Technology, Structural Analysis.

Project Management & Supervision

Site Management, Project Implementation Monitoring, Project Planning & Follow-up, Work Permit Issuance, Construction Site Coordination, Work Progress Reporting, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership.

Quality Assurance & Standards

QA/QC Management, Welding Inspection (TWI & IWE), API Standards (570_7, 510, 650_3, 1104, 1169, 1110), ASME B31.3, HSE Officer, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), NDT Activities.

Oil & Gas / Metallurgy Expertise

Oil & Gas Processing, Welding Technology, Steel Structures, Piping, Corrosion, Physical Metallurgy, Fracture Mechanics, Metal Physics, Storage Tanks, Refinery Operations.

Research & Content Creation

Independent Research, Academic Publishing, Content Creation, Mentoring, Technical Writing, SSRN Publications, Scientific Research.

Software & Tools

AutoCAD, CATIA V5, NX, BIM (Building Information Modeling).