Project and Dissertation Supervision, Examination, Mentor
Post Doctorate - Supervisor & Mentor
- Dr Neffer Gomez, Developing Local Agave Natural Fibre Composites (DLANComp), University of Malta, Ongoing
- Dr Mitchell G. Borg, Decreasing the Sloshing-effect on Ship Hulls (DeSloSH), University of Malta 2021 - 2022
- Dr Soonsoeg Song, Developing experimental and numerical techniques to predict the effect of biofouling on ship hydrodynamic performances, University of Strathclyde, 2021 - 2022
Ph.D - Supervisor
- Mariana Zammit Munro, Analysis of the scaling effects of cavitation and hydrodynamic forces related to the propeller- rudder interaction for the full-scale performance prediction from long aspect ratio, deep water tow testing, ongoing
- Isaac Vella, Numerical and Experimental Modelling of the Wave Generator Mechanism and Beach of a Long Aspect, Deep Water Tow Tank Testing Facility, ongoing
- Yuri Walter, Design & Materials Selection Applied to Artisanal Boatbuilding, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – UFRGS, Brazil, July 2016 – May 2017 (Erasmus)
Ph.D - Supervisor
- Margot Cocard, Experimental and Numerical Hydrodynamics of T-foils near the Free-surface University of Strathclyde, 2022
- Daejeong Kim, a CFD-based unsteady RANS numerical model to predict the manoeuvring performance of the ship, University of Strathclyde, 2022 -
Ph.D - Examiner
- Soroosh Borazjani, Light-Weight Design of Vehicle Roof Panel for Stiffness and Crash Analyses, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy, July 2017
- Brian Ellul, An investigation and Optimisation study on the structural performance of filament wound GRP pressure vessels, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, October 2016
- Soroosh Borazjani, “Light-weight Design of Vehicle Roof Panel for Stiffness and Crash Analyses”, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy, July 2017
M.Phil to Ph.D Transfer - Examiner
Chairperson
- Brian Ellul, Assessing the Structural Performance of Fibre-reinforced Composites through Numerical Modelling Techniques, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, January 2014
M.Sc. by Research - Supervisor
- Wayne Formosa, Performance Modelling of an Offshore Wind Energy Conversion System using Kite-propelled Seafaring Vessel, University of Malta, 2021. Ongoing
- Diane Scicluna, Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Self-Aligning Floating Offshore Wind Turbine, Ongoing
- Aaron Meilak, The Mechanical Properties of Local Agave Fibres and Agave Fibre Composites, University of Malta, 2020
- Diane Cassar, Design and Implementation of an Auto-Pilot Drive System for Steering of the Solar Catamaran, University of Malta, 2017
- Colin Bonnici, Engineering Analysis of S.S. Ohio, (part-time) University of Malta, 2016
- Anne Marie Zammit, Engineering Analysis using Photostress and Computational Techniques, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, 2015
- Rudie Vella, Quasi-Static Impact Mechanics of Flat Composite Sandwich Structures, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, 2014
- Jeremy Cortis, Fabrication of Advanced Hybrid Composite Sandwich Panels – Testing and Simulation – FACTS, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, 2013
- Giovanni Vanacore, 36ft Long Boat Design, Universita degli Studi di Genova, 2013 (Erasmus)
- Umberto Ghiasura, Experimental and Numerical Methods for the Evaluation of Wave Loads on Offshore Platforms in Extreme Sea Conditions, Dipartimento di Ingegneria NAVale, Universita Di Genova, 2011 (Erasmus)
M.Sc. in Maritime Engineering, taught - Supervisor
- Nicholas Pace, Application of Ultrasonic Testing for Welding Defects (part-time) MSc in Maritime Engineering, University of Malta, 2020
M.Sc. by Research - Examiner
Chair
- Josef Neil Gerada, Design, Development and Optimisation of Fibre Reinforced Composite Poles, University of Malta, April 2021
- Charise Cutajar, Modelling Offshore Floating Strucutres for Combined Wind and Solar Energy generation in MAltese Deep Waters, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, October 2019.
- Marco Abela, Modelling Offshore Floating Structures for Combined Wind and Solar Energy Generation in Maltese Deep Waters, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, May 2017.
- Clare Ellul, Investigating the Reliability of Wind Anemometers on Floating Tension-Leg Platforms, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, April 2015.
- Matteo Aquilina, Investigating the Impact of Rotor Upscaling on the Viability of Floating offshore Wind Farms, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, September 2014.
Member
- Sarah Farrugia, Surface Coatings for Improved Tribocorrosion Response of Biomedical Stainless Steel, Department of Materials & Metallurgy, University of Malta, January 2015.
- David Oscar Vella, An Investigation on the Effect of Environmental degradation of Glass Fibre Reinforced Composite Material properties, Department of Materials & Metallurgy, University of Malta, May 2013.
- Kris Lanzon, Investigation of the Sealing Properties of Swellable Elastomers for Oil and Gas Industry Applications, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malta, October 2011.
M.Sc. in Maritime Engineering, taught - Examiner
Chair
- Antonio Camilleri, Examining the Fatigue Strength of Welded Ship Structures, (part-time) MSc in Maritime Engineering, University of Malta, 2020
Member
- Samuel Bartolo, Thermo-Micro-Elastoplastic Modelling of Butt-Welded Structures, (part-time) MSc in Maritime Engineering, University of Malta, 2020
- Michael Borg, Evaluating the Impact of Wind Turbine Upscaling on the Energy Storage Requirements of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines, (part-time) MSc in Maritime Engineering, University of Malta, 2020
B.Eng.(Hons.) - Supervisor
- Thomas Fenech Adami, Aero-hydrodynamics of a racing sailing yachts, focusing on sails, rudder and keel design, University of Malta, ongoing
- Jacques Azzopardi, Preliminary Design of a Pleasure Craft, University of Malta, 2022
- Harry Grima, Preliminary Design of a Monohulled Sailing Yacht, University of Malta, 2022
- Sara Azzopardi, Sustainable Natural Fibre Composites for Maritime Applications, University of Malta, 2021.
- Katrina Degiorgio Impact Response of Single and Multiple Layered Renewable and Sustainable Sandwich Composite Panels, University of Malta, 2021.
- Ritienne Sultana, Natural, Hybrid and Lightweight Composite Panels for Maritime Applications, University of Malta, 2020.
- Daniel Sean Bezzina, Carbon Fibre Laminates and Sandwich Panels for the Development of a Monocoque Formulas SAE Chassis, , University of Malta, 2020.
- Timothy Borg, Analysis and Improvement of an Existing Design of a Fishing Vessel, University of Malta, 2019.
- Aaron Demanuele, Preliminary Design of a Service Boat, University of Malta, 2019.
- Mark Galea, Performance of Composite Maritime Sandwich Structures, University of Malta, 2019.
- Mark Defelice, Impact of Lightweight Maritime Composite Panels, University of Malta, 2019.
- Jamie Luke Bartolo, Characterisation of Small Craft FRP Laminates, University of Malta, 2018.
- Gilbert Gauci, Design, Build and Test an Apparatus to Characterise the Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Marine Laminate Panels, University of Malta, 2018. RINA 2018 Student Naval Architect Award
- Bernard Mifsud, Preliminary Design of a Sailing Yacht, University of Malta, 2018.
- Sarah Baldacchino, Preliminary Design of an Offshore Fish Farm Support Vessel, University of Malta, 2018.
- Nathan Gatt, Analysis of Green Composites for Maritime Use, University of Malta, 2018.
- Jean-Claude Chetcuti, Characterisation of Marine Hybrid Composite Laminates, University of Malta, 2017.
- Kristian Zammit, Preliminary Design Concepts of a Trimaran, University of Malta, 2017.
- Bernard Bonello, Ship Hull Structures, University of Malta, 2017.
- Annelise Zammit, Design by Rule (DBR) Small Craft Construction, University of Malta, 2017.
- Daniel Dalli, Low Velocity Impact Response of Composite Sandwich Structures, University of Malta, 2016.
- Julian Debono, Preliminary Design and Analysis of a Multi-Hulled Ship, University of Malta, 2016.
- Luke Sciortino, Design of a Hull for a Small Craft in Accordance to Standardised Methods, University of Malta, 2016.
- Glen Slattery, Analysing the Stability, Strength and Floodability of a Bulk Carrier, University of Malta, 2016. -
- Luke Antony Spiteri, Lightweight Maritime Structures, University of Malta, 2016.
- Jan Bonello, Design. Test and Build CAI Apparatus to Determine the Compressive Residual Strength of Marine Laminate Panels, University of Malta, 2015
- Karl Mizzi, Low Velocity Impact (LVI) Response on Marine Sandwich Hulls, University of Malta, 2015
- Ian Hubbard, Ship Resistance, Propeller and Rudder Interaction and Optimisation in the Preliminary Design of Commercial Vessels, University of Malta, 2015 - RINA 2015 Student Naval Architect Award
- Abigail Muscat, Preliminary Design of a High Speed Craft, University of Malta, 2015
- Antonio Camilleri, Design, Simulation and Analysis of a Sailing Yacht Hull, University of Malta, 2015
- 2014 - Sabbatical
- Mark Azzopardi, Studying the performance relation between semi-displacement and planning hulls, Industrial Partner Ing. Paul L. Cardona, MICS Ltd – Malta, Government Approved Surveyor, University of Malta, 2013
- David Baldacchino, Design and Build of an Aerodynamically Supported Marine Vessel, University of Malta, 2013
- Josef Camilleri, Design and Analysis of a Prismatic Powerboat in the Planning Condition, University of Malta, 2013 - RINA 2013 Student Naval Architect Award
- Shawn Agius, Stability of Marine Vessels University of Malta, 2013
- Ryan Buhagiar, Impact of Sandwich Panels, University of Malta, 2013
- Michael Grixti, Analysis of Ship Structures, University of Malta, 2013
- Edward Azzopardi Mechanical Testing of Sandwich Panels, University of Malta, 2012
- Billy Zammit Conceptual Design of a Low Speed Displacement Hull, University of Malta, 2012
- Jean Paul Farrugia Design and Build of a Prototype Hydrofoil Craft, University of Malta, 2012 – RINA 2012 Student Naval Architect Award
- Matthew Busutill Fracture Forming Limit Diagrams, University of Malta, 2012
- Stephen Ciappara Mixed Mode Ductile Fracture, University of Malta, 2012
- Jeremy Cortis, Design and Construction of a Fibreglass Planing Craft, University of Malta, 2011 - RINA 2011 Student Naval Architect Award
- Ryan Cachia, Design and Construction of a Wooden Hull Boat, University of Malta, 2011
- Andrea Grech, Investigation of a Multi-hulled Vessel, University of Malta, 2011
- Christiana Borg, Design and Construction of a Hydraulic Bulging Apparatus for Sheet Metal Plates, University of Malta, 2011
- Stephen Mallia, The Evaluation of an Existing Fishing Boat Hull, Developing Relevant Characteristics and Properties, University of Malta, 2010 - RINA 2010 Student Naval Architect Award
- Gianella Azzopardi, Ship Modelling Analysis, University of Malta, 2010
- Alan Coppini, Conceptual Design of an Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel, University of Malta, 2010
- Tiziana Maria Grima, Procedure for the Manufacture of Ship Models for use in a Test Tank, University of Malta, 2010
- Kimberly Attard, Open water Propeller Characteristics Testing, University of Malta, 2010
- Kyle Verbraeken, Impact of Blockage Effects on Resistance Tow-Testing for Sea Faring Vessels, University of Malta, 2022
- Helenio Borg Muscat, Pellet 3D Printing of High-Performance Polymer, University of Malta, 2022
- Daniel Zammit, Interlayer Adhesion Optimisation of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed PEEK, University of Malta, 2021.
- Leonel Bonnici, Monitoring the Photocatalytic Activity of Nanotextured TiO2 Coated Surface in Real Time, University of Malta, 2021.
- Matteo Martinelli, Road Infrastructure Preparation for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: A Preliminary Study for Malta, University of Malta, 2021.
- Christian Stewart, Computational Analysis of Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Utility Poles, University of Malta, 2021.
- Nicole Farrugia, Development and Testing of Filament Wound Composite Poles, University of Malta, 2021.
- Nadine Xuereb, Micro Injection Moulding and Characterisation of Polymers with Fibre Reinforcement, University of Malta, 2020.
- Albert Curmi, Design and Evaluation of 3D printed polymeric templates for Metallic Bone Scaffold Fabrication, University of Malta, 2020.
- Christian Cauchi, Design Build and Test of an Experiment on Stress Concentrations, University of Malta, 2020.
- Adrian Xiberras, Design of a Towfish using GFRP, University of Malta, 2018.
- Michael Coppini, Photostress Experimental Technique, University of Malta, 2018.
- Josef Neil Gerada, Designing Structures Using GFRP Pultruded Sections, University of Malta, 2018.
- Liam Sammut, Structural Analysis of a Composite GFRP Wind Turbine Nacelle, University of Malta, 2018.
- Yesenia Aquilina, Application of a SCARA Robot to the Service Sector, University of Malta, 2017.
- Karl Magro Gazzano, Analysis of a Knee Joint, University of Malta, 2017.
- Jacqueline Mifsud, Cavitation in Maritime Control Surfaces, University of Malta, 2017.
- Matthew Schembri, Optimisation of Hull-Propeller-Rudder Interaction, University of Malta, 2017.
- Cecille Marie Cassar, Open–Field Testing of a Multi – bladed Wind Turbine Prototype, University of Malta, 2016.
- Kurt Vella, Experimental and modelling the response framework of liquid-cargo sloshing in Marine Vessel Hulls, University of Malta, 2016.
- Gianluca Vassallo, Residual Stress Measurements, University of Malta, 2016.
- Marvic Vella, Rear Wheel suspension, University of Malta, 2016
- Martina Khan, Design of a Towfish, University of Malta 2015 & 2016
- Mariella Schembri, Creation of a Virtual Hip Joint, University of Malta 2015
- Nicholas Farrugia, Progressive Ply Failure Analysis of Fibre-reinforced Composites, University of Malta, 2013
- Mona Lisa Camilleri, Biomechanical Analysis of Muscular recruitment During Physical Activities, University of Malta, 2013
- Marika Busuttil, Aid of People with Insufficient Muscle Strength in the Lower Limbs, University of Malta, 2013
- Darren Camilleri, Variable Compression Engine, University of Malta, 2012
- Paul Buhagiar, Experimental Measurements of Welding Induced Residual Stresses, University of Malta, 2012
- Nicol Cremona, FEA Models of Spot Welded Structures Valid for Cyclic Loading Analysis, University of Malta, 2012
- Russell Farrugia, Measurement and CFD Analysis of a Low-Speed Wind Tunnel and its Application for Testing a Model Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, University of Malta, 2012
- Michael Borg, Modelling and Testing of Fibre-Reinforced Composites, University of Malta, 2011
- Robert Portelli, Supporting Frame for Obese Class III Patients, University of Malta, 2011
- Joseph Schembri, Testing of a Hot-Wire Anemometer in a Low-Speed Straight Through Wind Tunnel University of Malta, 2011
- David Bonnici, Performance Measurements on Model Floating Wind Turbines, University of Malta, 2011
- Mark Micallef, Fatigue Life Prediction of Welded Wind Turbine Support Structures, University of Malta, 2011
- Joseph Axiak Mechanical and Fatigue Properties of Surface Modified ADI-A Preliminary Analysis, University of Malta, 2011
- Luke Said, Investigating the Potential of “Aesthetic” Laser Marking in the Toy Manufacturing Industry, University of Malta, 2011
- Luke Formosa , Properties of Pure Tricalcium Silicate for use in MTA as a Replacement for Industrial Portland Cement, University of Malta, 2011
- Karlos Taliana, Weight Bearing Devices (Lower Part), University of Malta, 2010
- Joanna Tabone, Design of a Novel Mascara Application Device, University of Malta, 2010
- Ebejer Clive, The Design and Construction of a Human Powered Boat, University of Malta, 2009
- Ramon Vella, Design and Construction of a Low-Speed Open-Jet Wind Tunnel, University of Malta, 2009
- Lawrence Fenech, Design and Construction of a Model Floating Offshore Wind Turbine, University of Malta, 2009
- Andrew Camilleri, Design and Construction of an Indoor Blimp, University of Malta, 2009
- Josef Camilleri, Peltier Cooling, University of Malta, 2009
International Internships - Supervisor
- Paul Medinger, Effect of the Fibre Volume Fraction on the CSM Properties, Universite De Nantes, June to September 2015
- Stephane Champagne, Damage Characterisation and Residual Strength Properties of FRP Laminates, Universite De Nantes, June to September 2016
- Benoit Maudit, Sisal Bio-Composites, November 2018 to February 2019
- Jacques Jacquet, Flax-Epoxy Composite Materials, July to September 2019
Secondments to the Local Maritime Industry
- Harry Grima, secondment to maritime industry to Naval Architecture Services Ltd (NAS), July - August 2022
- Mariana Zammit Munro, secondment to maritime industry to Naval Architecture Services Ltd (NAS), July - September 2022
- Jacques Azopardi, Hull modelling and stability analyses by using Delfthsip and Rhino, supervisor for secondment to maritime industry to Naval Architecture Services Ltd (NAS), July - September 2021
- Yanica Sultana, Cadmatic for marine structure modelling, supervisor for secondment to maritime industry to Naval Architecture Services Ltd (NAS), July - September 2021
Internships
Coordinator and supervisor* of the internships within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (2020, 2021) through the MITA - Student Placement Programme - local Internships
- Mariana Zammit Munro*
- Jacques Azzopardi *
- Luke Jurgen Briffa
- Sean De Marco
- Wayne Formosa
- Giuseppe Galea Curmi
- Yanica Sultana *
- Karl Zammit
- Diane Scicluna
- Isaac Vella
- Ritienne Sultana
- Mariana Zammit Munro
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