RockSense and Fissure

24/03/2026

🎉 Introducing 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 – the Next Evolution from RockSense!

Through Xjenza and in continued collaboration with Solidbase Laboratory, we’re proud to announce that we have won the 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 project!

Building on Project RockSense, 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 focuses on developing a software framework that provides architects and geotechnical engineers with a smarter, automated system for analysing and understanding ground investigations more efficiently.

The project team comprises:

UM Academic Leads: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐈𝐧𝐠. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭, 𝐃𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐠. 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡
UM Research Support Officers: 𝐈𝐧𝐠. 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐭, 𝐌𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐳𝐳𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢
Geotechnical Experts: 𝐃𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐟𝐬𝐮𝐝, 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢
Solidbase Directors: 𝐌𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐣𝐚, 𝐌𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐣𝐚

𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 represents a smart, data-driven leap forward in geotechnical investigation, empowering professionals to make better-informed decisions in the chaotic world of geology. 🏗️

Faculty of Engineering - University of Malta |
Faculty for the Built Environment - University of Malta | Xjenza Malta | Solidbase Laboratory Ltd.

25/11/2025

Last week, we took part in the R&I Expo – Research and Innovation, where we proudly presented our project, RockSense, at our stand. It was a fantastic experience, especially introducing many children to the world of engineering and showing them what it’s all about! 👷‍♀️⚙️🔬

After engaging with young visitors, we continued to share and discuss our project with conference attendees, building valuable connections and spreading our vision further.

✨ A special thank you to Xjenza Malta, the conference organisers, for making this event possible and providing us with a platform to showcase our work.

More to come as we continue this journey! 🙏

Faculty of Engineering - University of Malta | Faculty for Built Environment - University of Malta | Xjenza Malta | Solidbase Laboratory Ltd.

11/11/2025

📢 This year, we will be showcasing our work at the Xjenza Malta R&I EXPO 2025.

Join us on 19 November to learn more about RockSense and other exciting research projects.

01/10/2025

✨Last Friday at Science in the City, Malta, we explored this year’s theme, Past Forward — reflecting on how history shapes today’s innovations.

At our stand, we showcased our research project RockSense, which develops electronic instruments to find solutions for geotechnical problems. 🪨💡 Visitors had the chance to learn about our work, ask questions, and try hands-on activities designed to introduce kids to geology and 👷 engineering.

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the 👪 public, share our research, and engage kids with interactive games that connected geology, engineering, and future innovation.

🙏Thanks to everyone who stopped by. See you next time!

Faculty of Engineering - University of Malta | Faculty for Built Environment - University of Malta | Xjenza Malta | Solidbase Laboratory

25/09/2025

Join us at Science in the City, Malta tomorrow night after 6pm! Come explore 🕵🏻 learn 🧑🏻‍🏫, and have fun🖍️ at our stand!

02/09/2025

✨ RockSense at ISGSR 2025! 🇳🇴

Our team has just returned from the International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk in Oslo, Norway, an inspiring week filled with learning, discussions, and connections.

We explored the latest methods in geotechnical safety and risk management, shared perspectives on applying these approaches in practice, and had the chance to meet and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world 💪🌍.

A big thank you to the hosts, – Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, for the excellent organisation and warm hospitality.

Also thank you to AS for the insightful tour at the plant.

Faculty of Engineering - University of Malta | Faculty for the Built Environment - University of Malta | Xjenza Malta | Solidbase Laboratory

20/06/2025

28/05/2025

We had a great time attending the University of Malta Research Expo! 🎓🔬

Our team proudly presented two posters 📄 showcasing the latest milestones in our project, with two of our researchers sharing their cutting-edge work.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed interest in our research.

Faculty of Engineering - University of Malta | Faculty for the Built Environment - University of Malta | Xjenza Malta | Solidbase Laboratory Ltd.

28/05/2025

01/05/2025

📋👷 Excavation involves digging and removing earth or rock and is crucial for preparing sites for construction in the built environment. It employs tools like excavators and bulldozers to remove rock from the ground 🏗

RockSense strives to enhance the safety of this process ✅ Learn more here: https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/news/2023/11/rocksense-project

Faculty of Engineering | Faculty for the Built Environment | University of Malta | Solidbase Laboratory Ltd. | Xjenza Malta

01/04/2025

Borehole coring is a key technique in geotechnical engineering and site investigations. It involves extracting cylindrical samples of soil or rock 🪨as it provides detailed information about subsurface conditions for construction projects 🏢👷.

📍Faculty of Engineering Department of Electronic Systems Engineering | Faculty for the Built Environment | Solidbase Laboratory Ltd. | Xjenza Malta.