Born in 1952 in Zenica, where he completed primary school and high school.

Education and Specializations:
1990 – PhD in Technical Sciences, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Metallurgy – Zenica
1985 – MSc in Technical Sciences, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Metallurgy – Zenica
1976 – BSc in Metallurgy, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology – Mining Engineering Department, Metallurgy Program

Degrees obtained in specializations: Patent Engineer, ISO Auditor, and QMS Consultant, HEA BiH, and international expert for external evaluation of universities and study programs.