Electrical Engineering at UM

We are pleased to announce that the Offshore Clean Hydrogen Production for Multi-use Purposes (OCEAN-H2) project, carried out within the SBEP Partnership, has received official endorsement as a Decade Action under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030
We embrace this new challenge with enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility. The endorsement marks an important milestone in the project's journey and represents a recognition of the scientific, technological, and collaborative value of our vision: developing innovative solutions for offshore clean hydrogen production, integrating sustainability, multi-use approaches, and positive impacts on marine ecosystems.
We are proud of this achievement and ready to contribute with commitment to the global mission of the Ocean Decade.
More information about the programme at the link: https://oceandecade.org

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The Ocean-H2 (Offshore Clean Hydrogen Production for Multi-use Purposes) project is coordinated by the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Malta.

The Department has been at the forefront of research in various areas of . Research programmes leading to M.Phil., M.Sc (by research) and Ph.D. degrees are also offered to postgraduate students in topics where staff members are active.

The Department engages in cooperation with industrial partners, private companies, NGOs and public institutions in numerous funded projects.

Get in touch if you are interested in collaborating on high-impact research or if your company is looking for technical expertise.

🇬🇧 On World Engineering Day, we highlight OCEAN-H2, a research project exploring how engineering innovation can support a clean energy transition at sea 🌊 The project investigates offshore systems that combine renewable energy, advanced power electronics, and hydrogen production using seawater. By designing and testing resilient offshore microgrids, OCEAN-H2 shows how engineering plays a practical role in reducing emissions, protecting natural resources, and enabling sustainable energy solutions for coastal and maritime regions (https://oceanh2.eu).

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🇲🇹 Fil-Jum Dinji tal-Inġinerija, nenfasizzaw l-OCEAN-H2, proġett ta’ riċerka li jesplora kif l-innovazzjoni fl-inġinerija tista’ tkun ta’ sostenn għal tranżizzjoni lejn enerġija nadifa fil-baħar 🌊 Il-proġett jinvestiga sistemi offshore li jgħaqqdu enerġija rinnovabbli, enerġija avvanzata tal-elettronika, u produzzjoni tal-idroġenu bl-użu tal-ilma baħar. Permezz tad-disinn u l-ittestjar ta' microgrids reżiljenti offshore, il-proġett OCEAN-H2 juri kif l-inġinerija għandha rwol prattiku fit-tnaqqis tal-emissjonijiet, fil-ħarsien tar-riżorsi naturali, u biex jippermetti soluzzjonijiet ta' enerġija sostenibbli għal reġjuni kostali u marittimi (https://oceanh2.eu).

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Technical Presentation



University Final Year Project Presentations

Electrical & ICT Graduates



Date: Thursday 12th February 2026

Time: 6.30pm Complimentary refreshments will be served at 6.00pm

Location: The Embassy Hotel, Valletta



Development and Characterisation of a Blood Perfusion System - Conrad Nicholas

Microwave ablation utilises a microwave antenna to heat and destroy cells through dielectric hysteresis, and is primarily used as a treatment for tumours. Most studies on this procedure have been carried out on ex vivo porcine livers. However, challenges arise when considering the effects of in vivo conditions such as blood perfusion on antenna performance. This work aims to address this gap in research by developing and characterising an automated blood perfusion system capable of simulating in vivo physiological conditions on ex vivo porcine livers. The final system made use of two peristaltic pumps, heaters and a variety of sensors to maintain parameters such as pressure, flow rate and perfusate temperature within physiological ranges. The final system successfully perfused multiple ex vivo porcine livers and was subsequently used to test microwave ablation equipment, producing significantly different results between ablations on perfused and non-perfused tissue.



Towards a Secure Urban Traffic Network – Galea Luca

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) often struggle with centralized control and single points of failure, making them inefficient and unreliable. Blockchain technology offers a solution by decentralizing control, securing data immutably, and supporting transparent, distributed decision-making. This dissertation presents a decentralized traffic management system integrating blockchain with the Aimsun Next 23 traffic simulator via Python Application Program Interfaces (API). The system connects to a locally hosted Ethereum blockchain using Ganache, enabling real-time communication between the simulation and the blockchain. Three smart contracts were developed: one for logging vehicle counts, one for managing traffic light logic based on live data, and another for prioritizing emergency vehicles. This ensures tamper-proof data logging, distributed control, and dynamic traffic management. The system also handles simulated emergencies, such as lane closures, without relying on centralized oversight. Four simulations validated the system’s effectiveness, highlighting benefits like transparency and resilience.



Smart Green House – Gatt James John

The agricultural sector faces numerous challenges on a daily basis. This consists of resource management, environmental concerns, and the need for greater efficiency. Traditional farming methods lack real‐time monitoring and precision, leading to suboptimal resource usage and reduced yields. By leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology, this project aims to develop a smart greenhouse system capable of monitoring and automating environmental parameters to address these challenges effectively in a greenhouse environment. The proposed system utilises off‐the‐shelf IoT technology to continuously monitor, automate, and sense key environmental parameters both in air and soil. These parameters consist of temperature, humidity, CO₂ concentration in air, light intensity, plus soil acidity, chemical levels, and moisture. This integration of advanced sensors and actuators with a microcontroller device enables real‐time adjustments to optimiseplant growth while minimising resource consumption and environmental impact. This project further explores IoT‐based system design, focusing on hardware integration, sensor interfacing, internet connectivity, and power management. In order to display this data to the user, a web‐based interface is developed to provide users with real‐time monitoring and control, ensuring usability and accessibility. This implementation will be evaluated in a real‐world greenhouse environment to validate its performance and practical applicability.



Design of an Accumulator Management System for and FSAE Vehicle – Vella Borg Jacques

A prototype Accumulator Management System (AMS) has been developed to replace the vehicle’s present system, which uses an off-the-shelf centralised Battery Management System (BMS) and temperature-monitoring boards. This setup requires extensive power and signal cabling, resulting in complex assembly. Additionally, the temperature monitoring boards are not easily accessible and require disassembly of the accumulator to update their firmware. The new design presented in this project uses a semi-distributed architecture: slave Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) within each accumulator segment monitor cell voltages and temperatures, communicating via isoSPI with a central master PCB. This topology significantly reduces cabling requirements, simplifies assembly and facilitates firmware updates as no disassembly would be required.
The AMS developed in this project demonstrated ±2 mV cell-voltage accuracy and reliably detected over-temperature events at 60°C. The prototype meets FSUK AMS requirements and establishes a foundation for a full-scale implementation





This is a free event open to the general public.

Getting ready to present our work at International Conference, ICRERA2025 in Vienna ( https://www.icrera.org/)

Lunchtime on day 4 .

What a great week! Was thrilled to co-chair and contribute to the largest Engineering IEEE conference to ever take place in Malta. Seven tutorial sessions, 54 paper presentation session, 24 special sessions, keynote and plenary sessions and even poster sessions. Over 450 papers presented in the paper sessions, over 600 international participants with a total of close to 800 participants. Overwhelming numbers and thanks to the excellent organizational skills of The Foundation for Innovation and Research it all worked like clockwork. To finish with a bang we also managed to organize industrial visits in four locations thanks to Enemalta plc, Interconnect Malta, Transport Malta and Water Services Corporation.

👏 A Heartfelt Thank You to the IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025 Organizing Committee 👏

As comes to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible Organizing Committee whose dedication, vision, and hard work made this conference a resounding success. 🌍💡

From planning engaging sessions to coordinating keynote speakers, technical programs, and networking opportunities — your efforts have helped bring together a global community of researchers, industry leaders, and innovators shaping the future of smart grids and sustainable energy.

Thank you for making IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025 an inspiring and memorable event! 💫

Organizing Committee Members:
Dr Ing. Brian Azzopardi — General Chair
Prof. Dr Ing. Cyril Spiteri Staines — Co-Chair
Prof. Dr Alexander Micallef — Technical Programme Chair
Prof. Dr Edward Gatt — Finance Chair
Dr Ing. John Caruana — Industry Vice Chair
Prof. Ing. John Licari — Tracks Chair
Dr Ing. Kris Scicluna — Special Session Chair
Prof. Cedric Caruana — Publication Chair
Dr Ing. Marija Demicoli — Publicity Chair
Dr. Somesh Bhattacharya — Secretary
Dr Jelena Ponoćko — Industry Advisor
Dr. Ali Kazerooni — Industry Advisor
Prof. Igor Kuzle — Advisor
Prof. Jovica V. Milanović — Advisor

Supporting Team Members:
Austeja Azzopardi - Hosting Coordinator
Vlad Costea - Technical Coordinator

In Photo (Left to Right):
Dr Ing. John Caruana, Prof. Dr Ing. Cyril Spiteri Staines, Prof. Dr Alexander Micallef, Prof. Jovica Milanovic, Dr Ing. Brian Azzopardi, Dr Ing. Marija Demicoli, Prof. Cedric Caruana, Austeja Mockeviciute-Azzopardi

📅 Date: October 20-23, 2025
📍 Location: Grand Hotel Excelsior, Valletta, Malta

Official website: https://ieee-isgt-europe.org/

IEEE
IEEE Malta Section
IEEE Power & Energy Society
University of Malta
MCAST
Żgħażagħ
for Finance and Employment, Malta
Visit Malta
Foundation for Innovation and Research - Malta
MGPEI
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Institution of Civil Engineers
The Malta Visual And Performing Arts school


HIL, Inc.
InterConnect Malta
H2020 project
RTDS Technologies Inc.
ESS - Electrical Supplies & Services
Schneider Electric
Enemalta plc
Energy & Water Agency

Full day of activities, presentations, and keynote sessions for the Department of Electrical Engineering of the UM isgt europe 2025.
Website https://ieee-isgt-europe.org

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