When a curious mother and seasoned AI researcher dipped her toes into the world of competitive swimming, she did not expect to launch one of the most comprehensive sports-tech initiatives Malta has ever seen. Now, through two intertwined projects – DIVE and SWIM-360 – Dr Vanessa Camilleri and her team at the University of Malta are capturing the full stroke of what makes swimmers fast, efficient, and injury-free.
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Electric motors are everywhere in modern infrastructure. If they are improved, the economic and environmental benefits are vast. Professor of Engineering Reiko Raute and his research team are developing an efficient, hybrid drive system that can be paired with induction motors or, yet more efficient, permanent magnet synchronous motors of his own design. He speaks with Jonathan Firbank about the technologies and the possibilities they represent.
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Injection moulding is a staple of industrial production, responsible for creating everything from phone cases to medical devices. It is especially preferred for producing plastic parts quickly and efficiently. But even an industry favourite process this mature is not immune to inefficiencies. THINK speaks to the VacuUM team to learn more.
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Malta is launching its first ocean observatory system, a floating collection of instruments designed to monitor every aspect of the Mediterranean. Dr Adam Gauci is a lecturer at the Department of Geosciences at the University of Malta and has years of experience in oceanographic data science. He sat down with Colan MacKenzie to discuss the trials and tribulations of turning this idea into reality and the future role this observatory will play in combating climate change.
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Every second counts in space, where a minor error can set an entire mission on a path to disaster. ASTRA-AI is a project led by researchers at the University of Malta that is exploring the possibility of using Artificial Intelligence to detect anomalies in satellite data before they escalate into serious problems.
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Using renewable energy, like solar photovoltaic, to generate electricity for direct use and to electrify other sectors significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, the intermittent nature and dependence on solar irradiation – the amount of energy the sun puts out at a time – complicate the operation of the power network. Home battery storage systems can assist in multiple ways.
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Research Data Management offers researchers a way to safeguard their findings and a pathway to collaboration, efficiency, and greater recognition for their work. At its core, research data forms the foundation of every scholarly discovery, making Open Access essential for more transparent and reusable research.
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The earliest recorded attempts at hip replacement date back to 1891. At the time, ivory was proposed to replace the femoral heads of patients whose hip joints had been destroyed by tuberculosis. Since then, everything changed. THINK speaks to the MaltaHip Team to learn about their innovative hip replacement technology.
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With the rising population density and increasing number of cars on the roads, monitoring air quality is essential. As technology advances, sensors play a crucial role in detecting harmful substances in the air. However, most sensors are bulky, costly, and limited to industrial use. The University of Malta is working to develop smaller, more affordable, and accessible alternatives.
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While the advent of 3D metal printing may redefine how designers develop parts for products, the process itself is not without faults. Andre Giordimaina speaks with THINK about the GLAM Project, which aims to improve the process of 3D metal printing by optimising the finish and performance of designed parts.
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