Zdravko Salipur, PhD
About Zdravko Salipur, PhD
Zdravko Salipur, PhD, is a Manager at Exponent, where he conducts user research and product usability testing. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville and has extensive experience in experimental testing and product evaluations.
Work at Exponent
Zdravko Salipur has been employed at Exponent since 2013, holding various positions within the organization. He began as an Associate and progressed to Senior Associate roles from 2015 to 2020. Currently, he serves as a Manager, a position he has held since 2020 at the Phoenix User Research Center (PURC). His responsibilities include conducting user research and product usability testing, which are critical for informing product design and development. Salipur's work also involves incident investigations and product evaluations, particularly in legal contexts.
Education and Expertise
Zdravko Salipur earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. Prior to his PhD, he completed a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in the same field from 2006 to 2008, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in experimental testing, including sled and full-scale vehicle testing, as well as component-level mechanical testing.
Background
Zdravko Salipur has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in academia and industry. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Louisville from 2006 to 2013, where he gained valuable research experience. In addition to his role at Exponent, he has been an Executive Committee Member at the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) since 2019, contributing to the organization's initiatives and activities.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Zdravko Salipur has conducted numerous motion capture and ergonomic studies for a variety of industrial clients, ranging from consumer electronics to industrial machine manufacturers. His work frequently involves conducting incident investigations and product evaluations, particularly in legal proceedings. Salipur has also provided expert testimony on multiple occasions, demonstrating his ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.