Showcasing Groundbreaking Research and Innovation at Xjenza Malta
The 2024 EXPO hosted by Xjenza Malta highlighted cutting-edge research and technological advancements across diverse fields like sustainability, healthcare, smart manufacturing, and aviation. The event, held at the Planetarium Hall, offered a platform for experts to share their innovative solutions and discuss the transformative role of science and technology in shaping the future.
Below are some key projects featured at the EXPO:
AIRSAVE (Sustainability)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ing. Paul Refalo
An IoT and AI-driven system that optimizes pneumatic systems in manufacturing, reducing energy consumption by 20%.
VACUUM (Smart Manufacturing)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Arif Rochman
A vacuum system for plastic injection moulding that improves efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
FACELIFT (Digital Technologies)
Principal Investigators: Prof. Adrian Muscat / Dr Marc Tanti
AI-powered facial image generation from text descriptions, with real-time editing via an app developed with Threls Ltd.
MALTAKNEE (Health & Well-Being)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Pierre Schembri-Wismayer
A knee implant designed for arthritis patients that mimics cartilage, offering pain relief and reducing the need for knee replacement surgery.
PERDEMON
Principal Investigator: Prof. Joseph Caruana
A system that customizes decompression schedules for divers, using real-time physiological data to minimize the risk of decompression sickness.
WAGE (Aviation & Aerospace)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Robert Camilleri
AI-powered flight data analysis that detects anomalies in real time, improving flight safety.
SMARTCLAP/ DigiClap (Health & Well-Being)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ing. Philip Farrugia
A wearable device that helps children with cerebral palsy improve hand skills through Augmented Reality (AR) therapy.
ICECAP (High Value-Added Manufacturing)
Principal Investigator: Mr. Andre Micallef
A compact, efficient cooling system for portable electronics, ideal for applications like high-speed cameras and vaccine transport.
ASTREA (Aviation & Aerospace)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ing. Marc Anthony Azzopardi
Miniaturized PicoSatellites that reduce costs and address space debris for low-cost space missions.
VOLARE (Digital Technologies)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Johann Briffa
A tool for faster movie post-production using light-field photography to simplify background removal.
CIXT BEEPOLL (Digital Technologies)
Principal Investigator: Mr. Steve Zerafa
A project that uses satellite data and IoT sensors to monitor honeybee health, aiding biodiversity efforts.
PROFIUS (Sustainability)
Principal Investigator: Dr Simona Paolacci
Turning bluefin tuna side-streams into sustainable fish feed, promoting circular economy practices in aquaculture.
MEDWET (Sustainability)
Principal Investigators: Mr Malcolm Borg & Mr Joseph Piscopo
Nature-based solutions for improving irrigation efficiency in Mediterranean agriculture, including solar desalination and clay-based systems.
LCeNT (Health & Wellbeing)
Principal Investigators : Prof. Anthony Fenech & Dr Vanessa Petroni Magro
A novel approach to treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by combining conventional drugs with synthetic DNA molecules to target genes crucial for tumor progression, showing promise in reducing cell migration, viability, and metastasis while minimizing toxicity to healthy cells.
AMBULANT (Marine Technology)
Principal Investigator: Dr Massimo Pierucci
Innovative technologies designed to improve energy efficiency and safety in the maritime industry.
BIMA (Marine Technology)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ing. Mario Farrugia
Research focused on improving engine efficiency in the maritime industry to reduce emissions and operational costs.
CHI MA HAEM NET (Health & Well-Being)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Alexander Gatt
Innovative research on Haemophilia treatments, including personalized care and studies on joint damage.
The EXPO was a dynamic showcase of groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of science and technology. The interdisciplinary collaborations on display demonstrated the power of innovation in tackling global challenges. Xjenza Malta remains committed to supporting and promoting these advancements, and we look forward to future events and continued collaboration with researchers and institutions.
Stay tuned for future events and updates as we continue to support and promote science, innovation, and technological advancement at Xjenza Malta.
