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Teaching and Supervision

Taught Modules
Supervision of PG Students  
Supervision of UG Students

Taught Modules

  1. MFE3109 - Polymer and Composite Manufacturing Techniques
  2. MFE4210 - Introduction to Tool Design and Manufacture
  3. Lectures and lab sessions delivered for following modules:
    • MFE2201 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes
    • ENR2101 - Engineering Systems and Components
    • MFE4110 - Maintenance Management
    • ENR5102 - Tool Design and Manufacture in MSc IPD
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Supervision of M.Phil / PhD Students  

  1. Mifsud, S., A Novel Seal-Less Active Mould Venting System for Sustainable Injection Moulding, 2022 - present
  2. Clark, R., Development and Performance Analysis of Conformal Cooling Channels for Sustainable Injection Moulding, 2022 - present
  3. Galea Naudi Borg, K., Development of a Novel Inflatable Arthroscopic Device as an Alternative to Total Knee Replacement, 2022 - present
  4. Caruso, L., From Grey to Green: Development of an embedded bio-polymer hard foam in the established Double CBlock technology, with enhanced resource-efficiency,  2021 - present, (Co-Supervision)
  5. Curmi, A., A Multi-Axis and Multi-Material Pellet Extrusion 3D Printer for Fabrication of Medical Devices, 2020 - present
  6. Tonna, C., Development of a Patient-Specific Iron-Based Biodegradable Scaffold for Orthopaedic Applications, 2018 - present, (Co-Supervision)

Supervision of Master Students  

  1. Bonello, L., 5-Axis Pellet Extrusion for Multi-Material 3D Printing, 2021 - present
  2. Galea, E., Additive Manufacturing of Sacrificial Polymeric Templates to Manufacture Biodegradable Bone Scaffolds, 2021 - present (Co - Supervision)
  3. Bezzina, C., ‘Towards Sustainable Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging, 2021 - present (Co-Supervision)
  4. Schembri Wismayer, A., 3D Printing of Cardiac Structures in Congenital Heart Disease, 2021 (Co-Supervision)
  5. Triganza, T., An IPD approach towards Sustainable Manufacturing of Polymeric Components used in Water Treatment Systems, 2021 (Co-Supervision)
  6. Farrugia, D., Improving Interlayer Adhesion of 3D-Printed PEEK Parts, 2020 - present
  7. Bonello, S., Pellet FDM 3D Printing of High Performance Polymers, 2020 - present
  8. Vassallo M., Development of a Rapid Prototyping Solution for the Production of Vulcanized Rubber Components, 2019
  9. Zammit R., Development and Fabrication of Patient-Specific Knee Implant Using Additive Manufacturing Techniques, 2017
  10. Camilleri C., Design and Fabrication of Endoscopic Micro-Optical Components Using Two Component Micro Injection Moulding, 2015
  11. Zahra K., An Investigation of Influences of Melt Mixer on Injection Moulding Process and Part Quality of Thermoset Elastomers, 2015
  12. Pace L., Stretching Behaviour of Polymer Materials During Pattern-Heated Thermoforming, 2015
  13. Spiteri C., Hybrid Manufacturing: Combining Additive Manufacturing using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) with Subtractive Manufacturing, 2013
  14. Dolde T., Integrative Development of Injection Moulded Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Parts for Highly Loaded Application, 2012

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Supervision of UG Students 

  1. Delia, S., Factors Affecting Interface Bonding in Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing, 2023
  2. Mifsud, N., Performance Analysis and Optimization of a Thermoset Elastomers 3D Printer, 2022
  3. Borg-Muscat, H., Pellet 3D Printing of High-Performance Polymer, 2022
  4. Mifsud, S., Assessing the Use of Biodegradable Polymers for Plastic Packaging, 2022 (Co-Supervision)
  5. Scicluna, A., Fabrication of Miniature Components Using AM Technologies, 2022 (Co-Supervision)
  6. Borg, G., Filament Development for Laser Assisted FDM 3D Printing, 2021
  7. Zammit, D., Interlayer Adhesion Optimisation of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed PEEK, 2021
  8. Bugeja, G., Performance Analysis and Optimisation of Thermoset Elastomers 3D Printer, 2021
  9. Spiteri, M., Two-Component Injection Moulding of Thermoset Elastomer and Rigid Thermoplastic, 2021 (Co-Supervision)
  10. Psaila, M., The Use of Recycled PET for High Performance Injection Moulded Components, 2021 (Co-Supervision)
  11. Farrugia, D., Additive Manufacturing of High Pressure Hydraulic Seal, 2020
  12. Spiteri, C., Thermoset Elastomer Additive Manufacturing, 2020
  13. Bonello, S., Performance Analysis and Optimisation of Pellet FDM 3D Printer, 2020
  14. Isherwood Portelli, L., Two-Component Injection Moulding of Thermoset Elastomer and Rigid Thermoplastic, 2020
  15. Xuereb, N., Micro Injection Moulding and Characterisation of Polymers with Fibre Reinforcement, 2020 (Co-Supervision)
  16. Curmi, A., Design and Evaluation of 3D Printed Polymeric Templates for Metallic Bone Scaffold Fabrication, 2020 (Co-Supervision)
  17. Al-Bulushi, L., Design Optimisation of a Smart Therapeutic Device Housing Produced by Injection Moulding, 2020 (Co-Supervision)
  18. Spiteri, L., Sustainable Packaging Manufacturing using Recycled PET Bottles, 2020 (Co-Supervision)
  19. Demicoli Y., Design and 3D Printing of Polymer Templates for Metal Bone Scaffold Production, 2018/2019
  20. Bonnici A., Development of Screw Extrusion Based 3D Printer, 2018/2019
  21. Alkharusi M., Sustainability Analysis of a Plastic Injection Moulding Heat Recovery Device, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. P. Refalo, 2018/2019
  22. Xuereb A.,  Innovative 3D Printed Mould Insert for the Production of Rubber Injection Moulded Prototypes, 2017/2018
  23. Spiteri A., PECVD Coating of Injection Moulded Elastomer Seals, 2017/2018
  24. Bezzina M., Effect of Surface Roughness on Tensile Properties of Micro Injection Moulded Parts, 2017/2018
  25. Tanti K., Sustainability Analysis of Injection Moulding of Recycled Plastic, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. P. Refalo, 2017/2018
  26. Vassallo C., Effect of Material Selection on the Sustainability of Plastic Injection Moulded Parts, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. P. Refalo, 2017/2018
  27. Tabona T. Z., Micro Electron Discharge Machining of Micro Cavities for Injection Moulding, 2016/2017
  28. Meekers I., Analysis of Process parameters affecting energy consumption in plastic injection moulding, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. P. Refalo, 2016/2017
  29. Aquilina I., Sustainability Analysis of Plastic Injection Moulding, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. P. Refalo, 2016/2017
  30. Vella A., Rapid Tooling Development for Low Volume Injection Moulding of Cosmetic Compacts, 2015/2016
  31. Mifsud B., Performance Analysis of Pattern-Heated Thermoforming, 2015/2016
  32. Tranter J., Sustainability Analysis of Plastic Injection Moulding, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. P. Refalo, 2015/2016
  33. Zammit R., Development and Performance Analysis of Injection Moulding Tools Fabricated Using Additive Manufacturing, 2014/2015
  34. Borg N., Cost Effective Hermetic Lipstick, 2014/2015
  35. Buhagiar S., Evaluation of Process Improvements in Rubber Diaphragm Moulding, 2014/2015
  36. Sciluna J., Optimisation of Automated Multi-Station Thermoforming Process for Packaging Production, 2014/2015
  37. Bruno J., Effect of EBM on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloy, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. Glenn Cassar, 2014/2015
  38. Bezzina C., A Process Engineering Study of a Compact Production Line, 2013/2014
  39. Camilleri C., Analysis of the accuracy of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) Process, 2013/2014
  40. Ciantar C., Effects of EBM and EDM post-processing on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of EBM parts, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Dr Ing. Glenn Cassar, 2013/2014
  41. Caruana A. J., Analysis of Injection Die Tool, Co-Supervisor, Supervisor: Christopher Micallef, 2013/2014
  42. Borg A. K., Design, Manufacture and Testing of Titanium EBM Insert for Injection Moulding, 2012/2013
  43. Zahra K., Cycle Time Reduction of Elastomer Injection Moulding, 2012/2013
  44. Camilleri M., Design and Manufacturing of Micro Inserts for Injection Moulding of Micro Testing Specimens, 2011/2012
  45. Bonnici M.A., The Development of Environmentally Conscious Packaging through Eco-Design and Design for Manufacture, 2011/2012
  46. Azzopardi M., Post-Processing of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) Parts, 2011/2012
  47. Schembri E., Manufacturing Cell Improvement at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (Malta), 2011/2012
  48. Spiteri C., A Robust Process Analysis and Optimization for Electron Beam Melting (EBM), 2010/2011
  49. Chetcuti L., Production Concepts for Efficient Manufacture of Vertical Wind Turbine Blades, 2010/2011
  50. Bianco C., Simulation of Compressive Moulding Using Abaqus FEA, 2010/2011
  51. Zammit M., Manufacturing of Embossing Mould for Rapid Hot Embossing of Microfluidic Device, 2010/2011
  52. Magro M., Thermoforming Added Moulding Process, 2009/2010
  53. Borg A., Micro-Drilling using Electro Discharge Machining, 2008/2009

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Last Updated: 5 July 2023

 
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