Mr. Oscar Gwatidzo

Lecturer · INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (IME)

Harare Institute of Technology (HIT)

Author

APID

13058

ORCID

0009-0009-5854-3378

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rLJuSx4AAAAJ&hl=en

Location

Harare, ZIMBABWE, Zimbabwe

Expertise

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Areas of interest

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

Member since

June 2026

Biography

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.

Publications

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.