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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
University of Malta
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
University of Malta
Optics Lab Ultra-Wideband Lab Electromagnetics LabAlbert
SuperComputer
7 Teraflop
supercomputing
cluster
Faculty of Science - Physics
Electromagnetics Research Group (EMRG)
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Anechoic chamber tests
Ablation of certain types of cancer
Quantum Optics & Quantum Information theory
University of MaltaFaculty of Science - Physics
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?
Faculty of Science - Physics
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