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UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STREAM
Confirmed
Confirmed Final Year Projects 2009 – 2010
PROJECT TITLE
An Intelligent Tool for Prototype – Making Technologies
Selection
Factory Planning Through Sketch-based 3D CAD Modelling
SUPERVISOR/ CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr P. Farrugia (Supervisor)
Prof Ing J.C. Borg (Co-Supervisor)
Dr P.J. Farrugia (Supervisor)
Ing E. Francalanza (Co-Supervisor)
Open Water Propeller Characteristics Testing
Dr C. De Marco
Ship Modelling Analysis
Dr C. De Marco
Numerical Investigation of the Sealing Properties of Swellable
Elastomers for Oil and Gas Industry Applications
An Investigation of the Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine in
Wind Shear
The Performance Analysis of a Spark Ignition Engine
Development of a New, Non-Matrix Type Fingertip Touch and
Force Sensor
Performance Testing for a Grid-Connected Micro-Wind
Turbine in the Urban Environment
Measurement and Analysis of the Dynamics Behaviour of a
Model Floating Offshore Wind Turbine
Machining Using a CO2 Laser
Dr P. Mollicone
NAME OF STUDENT
Ms Abdilla Marylou
Mr Attard Gilbert
Ms Attard Kimberly
Ms Azzopardi Gianella
Mr Azzopardi Luke
Dr T. Sant
Mr Baldacchino Daniel
Dr M. Farrugia
Mr Bartolo David
Dr M.A.Saliba
Mr Bartolo Tony
Dr T. Sant
Mr Borg Jonathan
Dr T. Sant
Mr Borg Joshua
Ing P. Vella (Supervisor)
Dr J.C. Betts (Co-Supervisor)
Ms Cachia Donnalise
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PROJECT TITLE
SUPERVISOR/ CO-SUPERVISOR
NAME OF STUDENT
Miniature A/C System
Dr C. Micallef
Mr Camilleri Carl
Towards Integrated Sketch-Based Modelling and Laser-Based
Manufacturing
Design and Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System
Dr P.J. Farrugia (Supervisor)
Mr M. Fenech (Co-Supervisor)
Ing E. Francalanza
Mr Cann Ryan
Ms Caruana Maria
An Investigation of Noise Control Parameters and
Measurement Techniques
Laser Forming of Metal Plates
Dr D. Camilleri
Ms Cassar Noella
Dr J.C. Betts (Supervisor)
Dr D. Camilleri (Co-Supervisor)
Dr Z. Sant
Mr Cassar Stefano
Comparative Analysis of the Stress-Strain Distribution for the
Healthy and Pathological Spinal Segment
Machining of Dies and Moulds by Electrical Discharge
Machining
Analysis of Stress-Strain Distribution within the Sternum
(Foam Model)
Conceptual Design of an Offshore Wind Turbine Installation
Vessel
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation of Ceramic Conversion
Treated NiTi (Nitinol) Shape Memory Alloy
Determination of the Physical Properties of a Novel
Biomaterial used in Dentistry
Laser Surface Heat Treatment of Austempered Ductile Iron
Conducting a Feasibility Study in PET Bottle Recycling in the
Maltese Islands
An Investigation of the Erosion of Limestone by Abrasive
Cleaning
Development of a Modular and Ergonomic Surgical Instrument
Handle Prototype
Ing. P. Vella (Supervisor)
Mr. M. Fenech (Co-Supervisor
Dr Z. Sant (Supervisor)
Mr A. Casha (Co-Supervisor)
Dr. C. De Marco
Ms Cauchi Marija
Mr Cauchi Matthew
Mr Cilia Jeffrey
Mr Coppini Alan
Dr. J. Buhagiar (Supervisor)
Dr. J. C. Betts (Co-Supervisor)
Dr. B. Mallia (Supervisor)
Dr. J. Camilleri (Co-Supervisor)
Ms. A. Zammit (Supervisor)
Dr. J.C. Betts (Co-Superivisor)
Dr. B. Mallia
Ms Cuschieri Martina
Dr. J. C. Betts
Mr Farrugia Clayton
Prof. J. C. Borg (Supervisor)
Ing A. K. Grech (Co-Supervisor)
Ms Felice Maria Victoria
Mr Cutajar P. Andrew
Mr Ellul Christopher
Mr Falzon Clyde
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Ergonomics in Surgical Instrument Design
Prof. J. C. Borg (Supervisor)
Ing A. K. Grech (Co-Supervisor)
Dr. M. A. Saliba
Mr Gingel Edward
Dr. C. De Marco
Ms Grima Tiziana
Dr A. Rochman
Mr Magro Mark
Dr. C. De Marco
Mr Mallia Stephen
Dr. D. Camilleri
Mr Micallef Cuneyt
Dr. D. Camilleri
Ms Mifsud Miray
Material Selection for the Exterior Structure of the Shock
Absorber of a Nuclear Pulse Propulsion Spacecraft
Crevice Corrosion of Medical Grade Austenitic Stainless Steels
Used in Orthopedic Applications
The Utilization of Fine Crumb Rubber Tyres in Hot Mix
Asphalt by the Dry Process
Page Turner
Dr J. C. Betts
Mr Pearsall Martin
Dr. J. Buhagiar
Ms Rizzo Abigail
Dr. S. Abela
Mr Schembri Anton
Prof. R. Ghirlando
Mr Sciortino Steve
Investigation on a Diesel Engine with a Common Rail Injection
System
A Lightweight Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Structure Design and
Finite Element Analysis
Design of a Novel “Mascara Application Device”
Dr. M. Farrugia
Mr Seychell Charlo
Dr Z. Sant
Mr Sultana Karmichael
Prof. J. C. Borg (Supervisor)
Mr. O. Zahra (Co-Supervisor)
Dr. Z. Sant
Ms Tabone Joanna
Mr Taliana Karlos
Dr M. Farrugia
Mr Vassallo Owen
Dr. C. Pace (Supervisor)
Dr. M. A. Saliba (Co-Supervisor)
Mr Wang Yifei
Analysis, Simulation and Optimization of Tool Crib Operations
in an Aircraft Maintenance Hanger
Procedure for the Manufacture of Ship Models for use in a Test
Tank
Thermoforming Added Moulding Process
The Evaluation of an Existing Fishing Boat Hull, Developing
Relevant Characteristics and Properties
Determining the Vibration Characteristics of Simple Structures
via Model and Finite Element Analysis
Vibration Monitoring and Testing on Rotary Machines
Weight Bearing Device (Lower Part)
Investigation on a Commercial Inverter Air Conditioner using
Manual Speed Control
Human Strength Amplification
Mr Gatt Mark
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