Dissertations by students at the Institute for Masonry and Construction Research: 1997 to date [PDFs]

(The Institute for Masonry and Construction was in 2009 subsumed by the Department of Built Heritage)

• M. Sc.
• M. Phil. 

Degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Conservation Technology for Masonry Buildings

1997

• Ruben Abela
  A rehabilitation strategy for Valletta
• Mark Azzopardi
  A restoration methodology for the fortifications of Valletta
• Godfrey Vella Bonello
  The Santa Maria Chapel at Tal-Virtu, Rabat: conservation of a Rotunda in distress
  

2001

• Jean Frendo
  Studies on the fabric deterioration of the Church of Santa Caterina d'Italia in Valletta
  

2003

• Stephen Pulis
  Proposed restoration interventions for the Port Department building at Marina Wharf in Valletta
  

2004

• M'Louise Musumeci
  The mechanical cut against rising damp - research and analysis on the method used both locally and abroad
  

• Robert Musumeci
  The Annunzjata Chapel at Ta' L-Għolja: a conservation strategy
  

2005

• Amanda De Giovanni
  A study of the wooden ceiling of the Gran Salone Auberge de Provence
  

2006

• Tabitha Mifsud
  The treatment of weathered Globigerina Limestone: the surface conversion of calcium carbonate to calcium oxalate
  

2007

• Glynn Drago
  Mortars & plasters used in building conservation – a study of the local scenario
  

• David Zahra
  Replacement or plastic repair: a discussion on current local restoration philosophy

2011

• Gaston Camilleri
  Structural strength and repair of masonry walls   An Investigation
  
  
• Maria Mifsud
  A Critique of the Monitoring Methodology at Hagar Qim, Malta

M. Phil. Degree

2004

• Roberta De Angelis
  A study on the deterioration and conservation of wall paintings on Globigerina Limestone: the mural paintings by G. Calì in the church of the Immaculate Conception, Cospicua, Malta

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