Lecturer

Gwatidzo Oscar

Professional Profile

Gwatidzo Oscar is a dedicated lecturer with a strong background in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. He brings a wealth of experience in academia, having lectured and supervised student dissertations and theses at three institutions: Harare Polytechnic (10 years), Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) (4 years), and currently at Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) since 2023. At HIT, he currently holds the key role of HIT400 Capstone Design project coordinator, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in guiding final year engineering projects.

Qualifications and Certifications

  • M. Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management (MEOM), National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (2014)
  • B. Eng. (Hons) in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Harare Institute of Technology (HIT), Harare, Zimbabwe (2008)
  • Higher Education Certificate, Harare Institute of Technology, Harare, Zimbabwe (2008)
  • Outcome Based Assessment Certificate, South Africa (2014)

Teaching Areas

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Environmental Conscious Manufacturing
  • Operations Research
  • Six Sigma Techniques
  • Quality Engineering and Management

Research Interests

Oscar Gwatidzo’s research interests are diverse and focus on enhancing manufacturing processes and product development. His areas of expertise include:

  • Machine/Implements/Equipment Design
  • New Product Development
  • Tool, Tooling and Machining
  • Quality Management Systems
  • System Optimisation
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • World Class Manufacturing

Publications

  • Taguchi Full Factorial Design of Experiments Optimisation of Cutting Parameters for Energy Efficiency and Surface Roughness during the Dry Turning of EN19 Material, journal, 2024 | World Journal of Engineering | Vol. 12 | Pages 438 – 454 | Authors: N. Tayisepi, A. N. Mnkandla, G. Tigere, O. Gwatidzo, and E. Ndala.
  • Optimisation of Cutting Parameters in Dry Turning of EN19 Steel Material | Book chapter, 2025 | Book Chapter | Engineering Research: Perspective on recent Advances | Publisher: BP International. Authors: N. Tayisepi, A. N. Mnkandla, G. Tigere, O. Gwatidzo, and E. Ndala.
  • Design and Testing of a Low-Cost Manually Operated Briquette Press for Sustainable Biomass Utilization, journal, 2024 | i-manager journal of mechanical engineering | DOI: 26634/jme.14.4.21599 | Authors: O. Gwatidzo, O. A. Zingwari, G. Tigere and F. Masomera.
  • Additive Manufacturing: A Catalyst for Economic Development in Zimbabwe, journal, 2024 | i-manager’s journal of mechanical engineering | DOI: 26634/jme.14.3.21551 | Authors: O. Gwatidzo, G. Tigere and D. Ndiyamba.
  • Analysis of Surface Roughness, Micro Hardness Transition and Specific Energy use Relationship During the outside Turning of Grade 5 Titanium Alloy, Ti6A14V, using Carbide Tipped Tools on a CNC Lathe | journal, 2023 | International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) | Vol. 10 | Dec. 2023 | irjet.net | Authors: N. Tayisepi, O. Gwatidzo, P. Mupfumira, E. Ndala, G. V. Nyakujara, and M. Hudube.
  • Design and Optimisation of an Herbal tablet Manufacturing Machine for Lippia Javanica Traditional Medicine in Zimbabwe / i-manager journal of life sciences / Issue 3. Vol. 3 / Dec. 2024 / https://doi.org/10.26634/jls.3.3.21712 | Authors: A. Mandizvidza, O. Gwatidzo, G. Tigere, and T. Mukodi.
  • World Class Manufacturing Status for Margarine Production Company in Zimbabwe / International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN: 2278 – 3075, Vol. 2, Issue – 1, December 2012 | Authors: W. Goriwondo, D. Zimwara, B. Sarema, O. Gwatidzo, T. Chasara and T. Chuma.
  • Sustainable Design and Manufacture of a Maize Seed Grading Machine for Small Scale Farmers / International Journal of Innovation Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), ISSN: 2394-4404, Vol. 8, Issue 4, April 2021 | O. Gwatidzo and C. Danga.

Conference Presentations

  • An investigation of the admission and enrolment system with the view to implement lean strategies in tertiary education / Presented at the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, Kariba Conference, 09/2017.
  • An enhancement of the research and development education for socio – economic transformation of Zimbabwean tertiary education / Presented at the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers, Kariba Conference, 09/2017.
  • Role and Contribution of the Industry to Engineering Education at Polytechnics in Zimbabwe: A Case of One Polytechnic / Presented at the Great Zimbabwe International Conference on Interrogating Curriculum Issues on a Kaleidoscopic Global Terrain, 2-3 October 2018, Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

 Membership

Eng. Gwatidzo is a committed member of professional engineering bodies, reflecting his dedication to the advancement of the profession:

  • Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE) – Member
  • Southern Africa Institute of Industrial Engineers (SAIIE) – Associate Member

Profile Links

  1. Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eng-Oscar-Gwatidzo?ev=hdr_xprf
  2. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?hl=en&user=rLJuSx4AAAAJ
  3. Academia: https://hit-ac.academia.edu/OscarGwatidzo