Sherzot Azimov
About Sherzot Azimov
Sherzot Azimov is a Process Engineer specializing in Hydrometallurgy at Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in chemical engineering and advanced materials science, with experience in project management and process improvement methodologies.
Work at Northvolt
Sherzot Azimov has been employed at Northvolt as a Process Engineer in Hydrometallurgy since 2022. In this role, he conducts HAZOP studies and applies methodologies such as 5W and 8D to improve processes. He is involved in project management and ensures operational readiness. Azimov played a key role in the commissioning of Upstream Ett and Revolt Ett, and he is responsible for initiating operations of critical equipment, including leaching areas and cooling towers.
Education and Expertise
Sherzot Azimov holds a Master's degree in Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials Science from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in process engineering and hydrometallurgy.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Sherzot Azimov worked at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology as an R&D engineer focused on Samsung LED from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the same institution from 2014 to 2015. His experience includes a brief tenure as a Process Development Engineer at Northvolt in 2022 and as a Process Engineer at Avient Corporation in 2021. He has also contributed as a Master Thesis Student at Chalmers University of Technology.
Training and Development
At Northvolt, Sherzot Azimov is actively involved in training and educating newcomers, including operators, technicians, and production engineers. His commitment to knowledge transfer and skill development is evident in his role, where he ensures that new team members are well-prepared for their responsibilities in the engineering processes.