Dr Christopher Micallef Email & Phone Number

Coventry, GB

• At WMG, an engineering research department of the University of Warwick (ranked in the top 10 in the UK and top 100 globally), I led the design and development of a novel track system within the Coventry City Council’s.
• Served as the technical lead responsible for the development from first principles of a bespoke novel track system, from requirements definition, concept development, and detailed design leading to deployment-ready.
• Secured international patents (pending) covering key structural sub-systems and installation methodology of the track.
• Integrated novel sub-systems, materials, and manufacturing techniques into the design (including testing to use out of standard-spec.
• Designed and executed the strategic innovation programme for delivering the project, including the procurement of outsourced specialist team services and systems, with a budget of over £3 million. Established project.
• Successfully produced prototypes and executed two pilot testing installations of the novel track system based on a system technology readiness level (TRL) maturity development program I created. This was critically.

Coventry, United Kingdom

Coventry, United Kingdom

• As a doctoral researcher sponsored by Alexander Dennis Ltd. (ADL), the UK's largest bus manufacturer, I contributed significantly to the development of lightweighting strategies and solutions for ADL's bus designs.
• Formulated a comprehensive lightweighting strategy proposal after conducting a systematic study, resulting in a 400kg reduction in weight of the E400 double-deck bus. This enabled ADL to achieve a subsidy-backed.
• Conceptualized and developed a novel and holistic redesign of the upper deck roof structure, resulting in a significant 40% reduction in the weight of the sub-system, and enabling the potential of further weight.
• Defined and led the development of prototypes, forming partnerships with specialist suppliers. I also designed and conducted performance verification testing, assessing the manufacturability of the proposed concept at.
• Conducted research on constituent sub-systems such as polycarbonate glazing and composite braided structures, which helped secure £1.5 million in research grants. The outputs of these grants won international awards.

Malta

• At International Meats Ltd., a meat-product manufacturing startup that represents Inalca spa (Gruppo Cremonini, a European leader in the meat and food industry), I served as the Engineering Manager, overseeing the.
• Created and executed a six-year technology investment strategy that facilitated company growth and expansion, including targeting export B2B opportunities in Libya, Italy, and Sweden.
• Directly managed end-to-end product development including manufacturing systems, quality assurance, and packaging design.
• Led the design, construction, and commissioning of a new 2000m2 production factory and all product manufacturing lines to meet an exponentially increasing demand from the Libyan market. I also oversaw the development.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing, accounting, auditing, and legal, to ensure HACCP and legal compliance and drive business growth.

United Kingdom

• During my tenure at Airbus' world-class center for the design and manufacture of aircraft wings in Bristol, I worked as a member of the fuel system design team for the A350WXB program, which involved designing.
• Achieved Airbus CATIA V5 design certification, enabling me to produce 3D models and issue the relevant 2D manufacturing drawings of fuel diffusers specifically adopted for use within the new composite skin wing.
• Developed an automated fuel-level puddle analysis tool that reduced the previously required analysis time by approximately 70%.
• Contributed to the creation of requirement specifications for the procurement of a novel lightweight composite fuel pipe.

Malta

• ST Microelectronics, a leading semiconductor chip manufacturer in Europe, employed me as a process engineer at their Maltese plant. In this role, I had technical ownership of a specific manufacturing stage for chips.
• Conducted a manufacturing process failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) study and designed a six-sigma-based quality control methodology, resulting in an increase in the manufacturing process yield of a high-cost and.
• Managed the buy-out process for a £3m+ contract for the line’s manufacturing equipment.

Malta

Over the course of six years, I gained experience in various roles within BBQ Centre Ltd., a company that owned a chain of premium steakhouses and a food processing plant. Starting as a waiter and barman, I worked my way up to become a headwaiter, and eventually took on positions as a kitchen and stores operations manager and a manufacturing plant engineer.

Engineering Doctorate [Engd], Eng.D. International - System Design And Development

Research of Lightweighting techniques & Design Optimization,

Diploma In Leadership And Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Project, Programme And Portfolio Management, Project Management, Pg Award + Distinction

Postgraduate Award: Teaching And Learning In Higher Education, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Msc. Aerospace Vehicle Design, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, Distinction

B.Eng (Hons.), Mechanical Engineering, 1St Class Honours