L-Università ta' Malta

Lying at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean, UM has been, over its 400-year history, the hub for international academic exchange on the island. UM is the leading higher education institution in Malta and its structures are in line with the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education area.

At UM we carry out academic research and provide a vibrant higher education setting in the arts, sciences and the humanities as required for Malta’s economic, social and cultural development. Our courses are designed to produce highly-qualified professionals in multiple disciplines. Our alumni community is growing exponentially: well over 3,500 students graduate in various disciplines annually.

We are committed to high standards of research and teaching and every member of staff at UM plays an important role and contributes to an outstanding student experience.

Today UM is composed of fourteen faculties, a number of interdisciplinary institutes and centres, three schools and a junior college. Besides the main campus, situated at Msida, there are three other campuses: Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Gozo.

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Members of the team

Joseph Zammit

Dr Ing. Joseph Zammit is a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Engineering at the University of Malta, specializing in bridging academic research with industrial applications. Before transitioning to academia, he spent 15 years in the industry, gaining extensive experience in engineering, project management, and operations. His research interests focus on digital manufacturing, industrial automation, and the integration of emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial applications. He is particularly interested in developing immersive training environments and optimizing manufacturing processes through smart and sustainable solutions. He has extensive experience in securing and managing local and EU-funded projects. He is the project leader of IMRTEL (REP-2023-024), MIT-QALO (REP-2024-049), and Erasmus+ TRAINEE (2024-1-MT01-KA220-HED-000246701). Additionally, he has contributed as a project member to several European initiatives, including Erasmus+ ICARUS, BLISS, and LEONARDO.