Dr Kerim Hrapović is an Independent Researcher based in Austria, Chartered Civil Engineer, Austrian Master Builder (Baumeister), sworn and court-certified expert for road construction, pavement engineering and asphalt technology, researcher and author specialising in road engineering, pavement structures, asphalt technology and transport infrastructure. With more than 30 years of professional experience in civil engineering, he combines practical engineering expertise with scientific research, forensic analysis and academic teaching.

Since 2012, he has served as a court-appointed expert for road construction, pavement engineering and asphalt technology in Austria and has extensive experience in technical consulting, site management, infrastructure planning, and the preparation of expert opinions and technical reports. He has also lectured in sustainable civil engineering and transport infrastructure engineering at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt, Germany.

His research focuses on pavement design, asphalt structures, road safety, roundabouts, accident analysis and the influence of road and environmental factors on traffic safety. His current research investigates curve accidents and road safety on state roads in Austria, based on the analysis of more than 3,300 accidents and over four million RoadSTAR measurement datasets.

Dr Hrapović is the author of numerous scientific papers, specialist books and professional teaching materials, including major reference works on pavement structures in German-speaking countries and the design and construction of roundabouts. His publications are recognised for combining scientific depth with practical applicability and are intended for use by universities, researchers, consulting engineers, infrastructure authorities and practitioners worldwide as long-term technical references.

As an invited speaker, Dr Hrapović delivers lectures, professional seminars and international conference presentations on pavement engineering, asphalt technology, roundabout design and transport infrastructure, sharing both scientific knowledge and practical engineering expertise.

He is a member of several professional and scientific organisations, including FEANI – the European Federation of National Engineering Associations (Brussels, Belgium), FGSV – the German Road and Transportation Research Association (Cologne, Germany), ÖIAV – the Austrian Association of Engineers and Architects (Austria), the Association of Court Experts (Austria), the Chamber of Architects and Chartered Engineering Consultants (Austria), and GESTRATA – the Austrian Society for Asphalt Technology (Austria). He also holds the professional title of European Engineer (EUR ING).

His work integrates engineering practice, scientific research and expert knowledge, with a strong emphasis on durable pavement systems, transport safety and sustainable infrastructure development. All current research activities, scientific publications and academic contributions are conducted in his capacity as an Independent Researcher based in Austria.