Education:

Language skills: (Mark 1 to 5 for competence)

Membership of professional bodies:

Other skills:

MS Office, Adobe PhotoShop, Lab View, FORTRAN, MatLAB, C++, Mechanical Desktop, Corel, Linux, Numerical Simulation (Comet)

Present position:

Senior assistant, Defense Technologies Department, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Sarajevo

Years within the firm: 17

Key qualifications:

Rocket Propulsion, Design Ammunition, Ammunition testing, Numerical simulations in internal ballistics, Data acquisition systems

Professional Experience Record:

List of some of the publications

Scientific-research work

1. Berko Zecevic, Kemal Krivic, Jasmin Terzic, Mario Baskarad, Alan Catovic, Sabina Serdarevic-Kadic: Influence of energetic characteristics of double-base propellants on internal-ballistics parameters, 15th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 881-892, ISBN 978-80-7395-480-2, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 18–20, 2012.

2. Jasmin Terzic, Berko Zecevic, Sabina Serdarevic-Kadic, Alan Catovic, Mario Baskarad: Research of influence of nozzle geometry on internal ballistics performances of solid propellant rocket motors using numerical simulations, 15th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 866-880, ISBN 978-80-7395-480-2, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 18–20, 2012.

3. Jasmin Terzic, Berko Zecevic, Sabina Serdarevic-Kadic, Alan Catovic: Numerical simulation of internal ballistics parameters of solid propellant rocket motors, 15th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 881-892, ISBN 978-80-7395-480-2, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 18–20, 2012.

4. Alan Catovic, Berko Zecevic, Sabina Serdarevic-Kadic, Jasmin Terzic: Numerical simulations for prediction of aerodynamic drag on high velocity fragments from naturally fragmenting high explosive warheads, 15th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 475-484, ISBN 978-80-7395-480-2, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 18–20, 2012.

5. Sabina Serdarević-Kadić, Berko Zečević, Jasmin Terzić and Alan Ćatović: Influence of local atmosphere characteristics to range of 155 mm M864 projectile, 15th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 790-799, ISBN 978-80-7395-480-2, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 18–20, 2012.

6. Berko Zecevic, Jasmin Terzic, Alan Catovic, Sabina Serdarevic-Kadic: Characterization of distribution parameters of fragment mass and number for conventional projectiles, 14th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 1026-1039, ISBN 978-80-7395-390-4, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 13–15, 2011.
7. Jasmin TERZIC, Berko ZECEVIC, Mario BASKARAD, Alan CATOVIC, Sabina SERDAREVIC-KADIC: Prediction of Internal Ballistic Parameters of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors, Problems of Mechatronics - Armament, Aviation, Safety Engineering, 4(6),2011,7-26, ISSN 2081-5891 (Presented at 8th INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENT CONFERENCE – SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF ARMAMENT & SAFETY TECHNOLOGY, pp. 990-1006, Military Institute of Armament Technology, Poland, Pułtus, October 6–8, 2010).
8. Berko ZECEVIC, Jasmin TERZIC, Mario BASKARAD, Alan CATOVIC, Sabina SERDAREVIC-KADIC, Zijo PEKIC: Some Design Features of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors for Shoulder-Launched Weapon Systems, Problems of Mechatronics - Armament, Aviation, Safety Engineering, 2(4),2011,7-28, ISSN 2081-5891 (Presented at 8th INTERNATIONAL ARMAMENT CONFERENCE – SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF ARMAMENT & SAFETY TECHNOLOGY, pp. 1075-1095, Military Institute of Armament Technology, Poland, Pultus, 6–8, 2010 October).
9. Berko Zecevic, Jasmin Terzic, Alan Catovic, Sabina Serdarevic-Kadic: Dispersion of PGU-14 ammunition during air strikes by combat aircrafts A-10 near urban areas, 13th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 797-814, ISBN 978-80-7395-249-5, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 21–23, 2010.
10. Berko Zecevic, Alan Catovic, Jasmin Terzic & Sabina Serdarevic Kadic: Analysis of influencing factors of mortar projectile reproduction process on fragment mass distribution, 13th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, pp. 783-796, ISBN 978-80-7395-249-5, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, April 21–23, 2010.
11. Alan Catovic, Berko Zecevic, Jasmin Terzic: Analysis of Terminal Effectiveness for Several Types of HE Projectiles and Impact Angles Using Coupled Numerical - CAD Technique, 12th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, Part II, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, pp. 455-472, ISBN 987-80-7395-156-6 April 01–03 2009
12. Zečević B, Ćatović A., Terzić J.: Comparison of Lethal Zone Characteristics of Several Natural Fragmenting Warheads, Central European Journal of Energetic Materials, 2008, 5(2), 67-81., ISSN 1733-7178
13. Zečević B; Terzić J., Ćatović A., Serdarevic-Kadic S.: Influencing Parameters on HE Projectiles With Natural Fragmentation, 9th Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, pp. 780-795, ISBN 80-7194-849-7 April 19-21, 2006
14. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Influence of Warhead Design on Natural Fragmentation Performances, Annals of DAAAM for 2004 & Proceedings of the 15th International DAAAM Symposium, Viena 2004
15. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Experimental Research on Influence of Explosive Charge to Natural Fragment Size Distribution, Annals of DAAAM for 2004 & Proceedings of the 15th International DAAAM Symposium, Viena 2004
16. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Influence of Warhead Case Material on Natural Fragmentation Performances, Annals of DAAAM for 2004 & Proceedings of the 15th International DAAAM Symposium, Viena 2004
17. Terzić J., Zečević B., Serdarević-Kadić S.: Model of Optimization for the Rocket Star Grain, 4th International Symposium, Revitalization and Modernization of Production RIM 2003, Bihać, September 2003
18. Terzić J., Lekić A. and Zečević B.: Prediction the Theoretical Interior Ballistic Properties of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors, Sixth Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, pp. 420-435, ISBN 0-7194-543-9 April 23 – 25, 2003
19. Zečević B., Terzić J. and Baškarad M.: Influence of the Solid Propellant Grains Processing on Burning Rate of Double Base Rocket Propellants, Sixth Seminar “New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials”, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, pp. 420-435, ISBN 0-7194-543-9 April 23 – 25, 2003
20. Zečević B., Terzić J. & Serdarević-Kadić S.: High Spin Rocket Motor Structural Design Consideration, Annals of DAAAM for 2001 & Proceedings of the 12th International DAAAM Symposium, Katalinic B. (Ed.), pp. 521-522, ISBN 3-901509-19-4, Jena, October 2001
21. Zecevic B., Terzic J. and Serdarevic-Kadic S.: Effects of kinematics and mass characteristics of gas flow to basic rate burning of double-base rocket propellants, 3rd International Symposium, Revitalization and Modernization of Production RIM 2001, ISBN 9958-624-10-9, Bihać, September 2001
22. Zečević B., Terzic J.: Estimating current burning rate in standard ballistic rocket motor, 2nd International Symposium, Revitalization and Modernization of Production RIM’99, ISBN 9958-624-06-0, Bihać, October 1999.

Professional papers

1. Zecevic B. and Terzic J.: The propulsion group’s structure for the axial-symmetrical projectiles, Tendencies in application of the structural materials and production technologies ZEPS 96, Zenica, 1996.

Projects

1. Berko Zečević, Jasmin Terzić, Mario Baškarad, Mario Despot, Alan Ćatović, Sabina Serdarević, Admina Pandzić: Expanding ammunition disposal capacities of GOF 18-Doboj, The United Nations Development Program, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, 2010.
2. Ballistic testing of glass resistance against small caliber projectile attack, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Sarajevo, december 2009
3. Development of Data Acquisition system in military factory "Igman", Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, september 2009.
4. Programming and Instalation of Data Aquisition System in military factory "Pobjeda- Sport" Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina, september 2008.
5. Developed of industry politics in Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sector of Military industry. Member in project. April 2008.
6. Test stand for rocket motors with solid propellant in Laboratory for Interior Ballistic - Main designer and constructor. Project realized in 2002.
7. Trumolet shaped charge mine TKM-1 and TKM-2 - Main designer and constructor. Project realized during the war 1992-1993.

Books and multimedia editions

1. Zecevic B., Terzic J., Catovic A and Serdarevic-Kadic S.: Design of solid propellant rocket motors, Books I, II and III, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Sarajevo, October 2009.
2. Zecevic B., Catovic A., Terzic J., Serdarević-Kadić S.: Testing of artillery, mortar and rocket ammunition, DVD, Multimedia course in English, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Sarajevo, June 2008.
3. Zecevic B., Terzic J.: Ballistic Measurements, DVD, Multimedia course in English, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Sarajevo, June 2006.
4. Zecevic B., Terzic J.: Propulsion of tactical rocket, DL 2004 programme, On-line DL course, Distance Learning Centre of University of Sarajevo, www.e-learning.ba, 2004.
5. Terzic J.: Military standards for safe handling of explosives, Mechanical Faculty, Sarajevo, DTD-1304, Sarajevo, 2003.

Expertise

1. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions that led to killing of one person after the explosion of projectile in Gornja Tuzla, Uzejra Mehičića street nr. 40 on 02.06.1995. at 09:30 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-241/97, Sarajevo, DTD-05/08, september 2008.
2. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions of projectile explosion near Hotel „Bristol“ in Tuzla on 17.11.1994. around 11 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-241/97, Sarajevo, DTD-06/08, june 2008.
3. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions of projectile explosion in Titova street nr. 181 on 27.12.1994. around 4 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-241/97, Sarajevo, DTD-04/08, june 2008.
4. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions of projectile explosion in Fočanska street nr. 19 on 16.06.1995. around 10:25 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-241/97, Sarajevo, DTD-07/08, june 2008.
5. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions regarding the killing and wounding of civilians during projectile explosion in Stupine B-4/3 on 05.05.1993. around 20 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-241/97, Sarajevo, DTD-02/08, june 2008.
6. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions regarding the killing and wounding of civilians during projectile explosion in Matije Gubca street nr. 5 on 18.07.1995. at 20:50 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-241/97, Sarajevo, DTD-03/08, june 2008.
7. Zecevic, B; Terzic, J. & Catovic, A.: Analysis of conditions regarding massacre of civilians in Donje Hrasno on 05.09.1995 at 16:40 hours, Prossecutors of Tuzla Canton KT-RZ-1/99, Sarajevo, DTD-01/08, may 2008.
8. Zecevic B., Terzic J., Catovic A.: Analysis of conditions regarding massacre of people in square „Kapija“ (town Tuzla) on day 25.05.1995. at 20:55 hours, Prossecutors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, december 2007.
9. Zecevic B., Terzic J., Serdarevic-Kadic S., Catovic A.: Killing of „Stari most“ (Old bridge in town Mostar), Defense Technology Department, Sarajevo, february 2006.

Computer programs

1. Ballistic Acquisition System, BAS-02 – Development of modular acquisition system (hardware and software) for Electronic Pressure, Velocity, and Action Time measurement. System deployment and implementing for military factory "Igman", Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despot M., Zečević B., Terzić J and Ćatović A (september 2009.)
2. BDAS_DTD – Software for Ballistic Data Acquisitions (pressure and velocity) of small ammunitions. Software deployment end implementing for factory POBJEDA SPORT Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despot M., Zečević B., Terzić J and Ćatović A. (2008.)
3. IBGUN – Program for prediction interior ballistic parameters of gun. Terzić J. (2007.)
4. IBMORTAR – Program for prediction interior ballistic parameters of mortars. Terzić J., Pekić. Z. and Zečević B. (2003.)
5. SPPMEF – The Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Performance Prediction Computer Program (SPPMEF) is computer program for the prediction of nozzle and motor performance of solid propellant rocket motors. Zečević B. and Terzić J. (2002.)
6. TCPSP – Program TCPSP (Thermo-Chemical Properties Solid Propellant) which calculates chemical equilibrium product concentrations from any set of reactants and determines thermodynamic and transport properties for the product mixture. Applied algorithm enables calculation of theoretical performances for composite and double-base rocket propellants for frozen and equilibrium expansion. Calculation of theoretical performances of rocket motors is based on assumption of the Infinite-area combustion chamber (IAC) model. Terzić J., Lekić A. i Zečević B. (2002.)

Teaching and student guidance:

Conducting the exercises:

Date: From / To	Faculty, courses
2001-	Propulsion of tactical rocket, Flight mechanics, Interior of ballistic, Ballistic Measuring Technology, Modeling and simulations in Ballistics, Programming I (MatLAB and C++)
1997-2001	Numerical Mathematics, Material science, Flight mechanics, Design of ammunition, Propulsion of tactical rocket, Ballistic Measuring Technology

Other activities:

Date: From / To	Faculty, courses
2009.	Participation in education process for 3 of Malaysian engineers (Astronautic Technology SDN BHD) at Mechanical Engineering Faculty Sarajevo (exercises of Design of solid propellant rocket motors).
2008.	Participation in education process for 15 officers of B&H Army in courses for Managing and handling with ammunitions. Moderator of course and lecturer on two topics (Military standards for safe handling of explosives and Maintenance of Ammunition).
2008.	Participation in education process for 30 engineers and officers in POF - Pakistan (exercises for Testing of artillery, mortar and rocket ammunition: part of Flight Mechanics and Internal Ballistic of gun and rocket motors)
2006.	Participation in education process for 24 engineers in Khartoum - Sudan (exercises for Basics of Projectile Flight Mechanics and Ballistic Measurements)
2003-2004	Participation in education process for 70 officers of Federation B&H Army, Moderator of course and lecturer on two topics (Military standards for safe handling of explosives and Ammunition transport).
2003. year	Monography of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Sarajevo, 1958-2003 year, technical editor

Laboratories:

1. Laboratory for interior ballistics (Zecevic B. & Terzic J.)Laboratory has 200 m2, horizontal test stand for solid propellant rocket motors, Ballistics manometer bomb, acquisition equipment with 12 channels and chambers for propellant tempering.
2. Laboratory for high speed energetic processes (Zecevic B. & Terzic J.)Fully functional system for registering fast processes with possibility of recording up to 10.000 pic./s with black –white film processing (film developing) and picture analysis.
3. Laboratory for exterior ballistics (Zecevic B., Serdarević-Kadić S., Ćatović A. & Terzic J.)System for projectile or fragment speed measurement during the process of natural fragmentation up to speed of 2000 m/s.
4. Laboratory for design of projectiles (Zecevic B., Terzic J. & Ćatović A.) Laboratory has more than hundred samples that represent the rarity. Beside projectiles and weapons models, there is a description of phases in ammunition production.