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Prof. Martin Musumeci, PhD
Martin Musumeci, PhD, is a chemist and science educator with extensive academic experience at the University of Malta, where he has served as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Mathematics and Science Education. His work focuses on chemistry, science education, assessment and curriculum development. He has contributed to numerous European projects and scientific publications, combining research, teaching and educational leadership.
martin.musumeci@gmail.com
Education and Positions
2025–present
Part-time Lecturer in Conservation Science (Chemistry), Institute for the Creative Arts, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology.
2025–present
Physics Teacher, St Elias College, Malta.
2020–present
Head of the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malta.
Chair of the Board of Studies for the B.Sc. in Science for Education and Communication, University of Malta.
2012–present
Resident Academic, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malta.
2009–present
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Malta.
2008–2012
Executive Director, Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate Support Unit, University of Malta.
2005–present
Visiting Lecturer, University of Malta, including courses within the Institute of Health Care, now the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2003–present
Lecturer, Tutor and Supervisor in Science Education programmes at the Faculty of Education, University of Malta.
2017–2021
Master of Arts in Religious Studies, University of Malta.
Dissertation: The Dominant Technocratic Paradigm as “Sin” in Our Times.
1998–2001
Executive Master of Business Administration, University of Malta.
Dissertation: Management Issues in Conservation-Restoration Projects.
1991–1995
Doctorate in Chemistry, University of Padua, Italy.
Dissertation: Kinetic Analysis of Heterogeneous Electron Transfers.
1987–1991
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics, University of Malta.
1983
Postgraduate Course in Chemistry Research Techniques, University of New South Wales, Australia.
1977–1981
Bachelor of Arts in Education with Honours, specialising in Chemistry, University of Malta.
The most significant publications
CUTAJAR, N.; MUSUMECI, M. Do SEC level physics, mathematics and English language prepare students for advanced-level physics? In C. Borg and C. Bonello, eds., Building Knowledge, Inspiring Practice: The MRER at 20, University of Malta, Faculty of Education, 2026, pp. 148–168.
THAKE, E.; MUSUMECI, M. University of Malta courses with Intermediate or Advanced Chemistry as a requirement or option: an analysis of students’ choices. New Perspectives in Science Education, 13th Edition, Conference Proceedings, Filodiritto Editore, 2024.
BONELLO, C.; MUSUMECI, M. Assessment and ESD: which way forward? In J. Pánek et al., eds., EduChange Methodology, 2022, pp. 63–71.
CUTAJAR, N.; MUSUMECI, M. Do SEC level physics, mathematics and English language prepare students for advanced-level physics? Malta Review of Educational Research, 2022, 16(1): 85–104.
MUSUMECI, M.; FORMOSA, M. Prediction of linear dimensional change on unrestricted wood at different levels of equilibrium moisture content. In Wood Science for Conservation of Cultural Heritage – Braga 2008, Firenze University Press, 2010, pp. 1000–1006.
MOMMSEN, H.; BONANNO, A.; CHETCUTI BONAVITA, K.; KAKOULLI, I.; MUSUMECI, M.; SAGONA, C.; SCHWEDT, A.; VELLA, N.C.; ZACHARIAS, N. Characterisation of Maltese pottery of the Late Neolithic, Bronze Age and Punic periods by neutron activation analysis. In Geomaterials in Cultural Heritage, Geological Society of London, Special Publications, 2006, 257: 81–89.
ANTONELLO, S.; MUSUMECI, M.; WAYNER, D.D.M.; MARAN, F. Electroreduction of dialkyl peroxides: activation-driving force relationships and bond dissociation free energies. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1997, 119(40): 9541–9549.
Professional Activities
Academic and Teaching Activities
Teaching and supervising students in Science Education programmes, including the M.Ed. in Science Education, B.Ed. with Honours and Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Malta.
Teaching Chemistry, Physics, General Science and Conservation Science across secondary, post-secondary and higher-education programmes.
Serving as Head of the Department of Mathematics and Science Education and Chair of the Board of Studies for the B.Sc. in Science for Education and Communication at the University of Malta.
Teaching Chemistry- and Science-related study units within conservation and healthcare programmes.
Educational Assessment and Academic Management
Former Executive Director and Principal Subject Area Officer within the Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate Support Unit, University of Malta.
Development of programmes of study, course-unit descriptions, assessment criteria and educational structures for science, conservation and teacher-education programmes.
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.
Research and Project Activities
Research focused on science education, educational assessment, student subject choice, achievement in Chemistry and Physics, conservation science and the relationship between science and religion.
Participation in European-funded educational projects, including Shape2Gether, EduChange 2.0, Ensite, EduChange, E-PLIPS, Towards Fascinating Physics and Chemistry and AIDA.
Former Assistant Director of the Diagnostic Science Laboratories at the Malta Centre for Restoration, contributing to laboratory development, conservation courses and interdisciplinary conservation projects.
Scientific and Conference Activities
Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference New Perspectives in Science Education since 2017.
Member of the Organising Committee of the first Faraday Course Malta on science and religion.
Professional Memberships
Member and Chartered Chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.
Member of the European Society for the Study of Science and Theology, the International Society for Science and Religion and Christians in Science.
