Prof. Alexander
Micallef.
Alexander Micallef is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Malta. His research focuses on intelligent electrical energy systems, including microgrids and distributed energy systems, maritime electrification and port energy systems, power electronics and converter control, and the application of artificial intelligence and digital twins to energy infrastructure. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications addressing the modelling, control, optimisation and operation of complex energy systems, with applications including electrified ports, shipboard power systems, offshore renewable energy and integrated energy systems. His research is performed through collaborations with research institutions and industry partners across Europe and Asia.
Professor Micallef has served as Project Coordinator and/or Principal Investigator for multidisciplinary research projects supported through European and national competitive funding programmes. His research portfolio includes projects supported through Horizon Europe, the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership and the Clean Energy Transition Partnership.
He is an IEEE Senior Member, Secretary of the IEEE Malta Section and Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society Malta Chapter. He also serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Access and IET Smart Grid.
OCEANH2 Panel | From Research to Reality: Accelerating Innovation in Shore Power, Hydrogen and Port Electrification
This panel will examine how promising research, pilot projects and emerging technologies can progress into commercially viable, full-scale port energy systems. Centred on the question, “How do we move from research and innovation to real-world integrated port energy systems?”, the discussion will address the gap between technical development and practical deployment. Panellists will consider technology readiness, grid capacity, infrastructure planning, standards, regulation, investment and the commercial conditions required to scale shore power, hydrogen and port electrification. The session will also explore how ports, universities, technology companies, energy providers and public authorities can work together to convert research outcomes into bankable projects that deliver measurable operational and environmental results.
Prof. Alexander MicallefModerator · Associate Professor · University of MaltaSBSEDAT BAŞTUĞAssoc.Prof.Dr. · BANDIRMA ONYEDİ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY
Christy BaldacchinoSenior Executive (Internationalisation) · Xjenza Malta
Philip JulienFounder and Chairman · Kenesjay Green Limited
