Philip Farrugia
Professor, Head of Department, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
Passionate about design & emerging tech for human-centric solutions. Excited to exchange ideas and explore collaborations!
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About me
Prof. Ing. Philip Farrugia is a warranted mechanical engineer and Professor of Product Development at the University of Malta, where he also serves as Head of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. His research focuses on human-centred, data-driven product development, with expertise in design for health and well-being, product-service systems, additive manufacturing, and human factors in design.
A strong advocate for collaborative innovation, Prof. Farrugia has been highly successful in securing funding from national and EU research programmes, driving forward multidisciplinary, industry-partnered projects. His leadership has led to award-winning innovations, novel intellectual property, and the supervision of numerous Ph.D. students.
Dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry, he actively partners with stakeholders to advance innovative and human-centric product development.