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a lifetime of opportunitiesDr Jackson Levi SaidInstitute of Space Sciences and Astronomy

Department of Physics

Physics

Science at the University of Malta

University of Malta

Science

Biology Chemistry

Geo

Sciences

Statistics and

Operations Research

MathematicsSpace

Sciences and Astronomy

Physics

Faculty of Science - Physics

Why study Physics?

Interesting

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Important

Career opportunities

There is a high demand for physicists

in virtually all sectors of the economy.

Faculty of Science - Physics

Science at the University of Malta

University of Malta

350

BSc

50

MSc

30

PhD

TOTAL

430

Faculty of Science - Physics

What can you learn from a degree in Physics

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Time management, teamwork, communication

skills, …

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Statistical Analysis

Numerical Skills

Software Development

Computer Architecture

Mathematics corePhysics core

A lifetime of opportunities

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AcademiaPostgraduate studies

- Taught Masters,

- Research Masters, PhD

Work in IndustryScientists (R&D QA), Finance, Banking,

Analysts, iGaming, Insurance, etc.

Work in Public AuthoritiesScientists with ERA, PA,

MCCAA (metrology), MCA, etc.

Work in the Government SectorMedical Physicists, Scientists, Administration,

Policy, Teaching, etc.

BScBachelor

of Science

Faculty of Science - Physics

Industrial Careers

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iGamingBig data engineer, risk

assessment, game

developerIndustry

Actuary

ScienceInsurance, hedge fund

manager, finance,

banking

Medical

IndustryMedical physics, drug

design, quality control in

drug manufacturing

ManufacturingProduct design and

modelling, quality

assessment

IT IndustrySoftware development,

optimization, model

design

EnvironmentEnergy industry, water

management, monitoring

(seismic, atmosphere,

etc)

Faculty of Science - Physics

What do you need to get started?

University of MaltaFaculty of Science - Physics

Physics (4 yrs – Joint Hons):Physics – Advance at grade C or betterPure Mathematics – Intermediate at grade C or betterorPhysics – Intermediate at grade C or betterPure Mathematics – Advance at grade C or better

Computational Physics:Physics – Intermediate at grade C or betterPure Mathematics – Advance at grade C or better

- Physics and Mathematics

- Physics and Statistics and Operations Research

- Physics, Medical Physics and Radiation Protection

- Physics and Geosciences

Physics (3 years – Single Hons):Physics – Intermediate at grade C or betterPure Mathematics – Advance at grade C or better

To be offered in the near future

Research at the Department of Physics

University of Malta

• Medical applications of microwaves

• Antenna design

• Measurement and modelling of electromagnetic fields Electromagnetics

• Development of novel sensors in collaboration with industry

• Instrumentation design and support for research projectsInstrumentation

• Radio astronomy and Astroinformatics

• Galaxy formation and development

• Cosmology and modified theories of gravity

Astronomy and Astrophysics

• Quantum Optics, Optomechanics, Quantum Thermodynamics,

• Mesoscopic Quantum mechanics, Quantum Information

Quantum Optics and Condensed Matter

Faculty of Science - Physics

Physics Laboratories

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Optics Lab Ultra-Wideband Lab Electromagnetics LabAlbert

SuperComputer

7 Teraflop

supercomputing

cluster

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Electromagnetics Research Group (EMRG)

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Anechoic chamber tests

Ablation of certain types of cancer

Quantum Optics & Quantum Information theory

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npj Quantum Information volume 6, Article number: 5 (2020)Quantum thermodynamics

Optomechanics

Space Sciences and Astronomy

University of MaltaFaculty of Science - Physics

Kristian Zarb Adami Joseph Caruana Andrea DeMarco Alessio Magro Jackson Levi Said

John Abela Ian Fenech Conti Eman Omar

Graduate Researchers and Collaborations

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The Radio Universe

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Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will produce 10 times the current global internet traffic

Faculty of Science - Physics

Novel machine learning methods to detect new radio sources (star forming galaxies)!

Space Debris

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An approximated 9000 kg of space hardware are currently orbiting the Earth

The Northern Cross Array can see 10cm diameter objects at 2000 km

Galaxies and Observational Cosmology

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GalaxyMorphology

Detecting the earliest galaxies in the Universe

Opening a window on the Universe

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How did the Universe evolve?

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What is the nature of gravity?

What are black holes?

Astrobiology

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Detecting exoplanets as they pass over their host star

Huygens probe landed on the planet Titan while measuring

its atmosphere

Looking for the goldilocks zone in

exosystems

Testimonials

University of MaltaFaculty of Science - Physics

Dr Deandra Cutajar

"My physics degree opened up a lot of opportunities. I landed a job in the gaming industry before submission of my PhD thesis. A degree in physics guarantees employment and provides an opportunity to understand rather than just knowing."

Byron Magri

"A physics degree equipped me with the ability to distil problems down to their essence, understand their root causes and implement their solution. It gives the right mix of analytical skill and intuition to tackle day to day challenges both in and out of the workplace."

Undergraduate Opportunities

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• Summer Internships with industry- Abroad (IASTE)- Local

• Summer Internships with the University

• CERN internship

A History of Excellence

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Physicsa lifetime of opportunities

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Dr Jackson Levi SaidInstitute of Space Sciences and AstronomyUniversity of Malta

jackson.said@um.edu.mt