Dr Luke A. Fiorini is a resident academic at the Centre for Labour Studies (CLS), University of Malta. He lectures in topics related to workers’ health, safety, ergonomics, wellbeing, performance and working conditions. He primarily lectures in CLS courses, including the Bachelor in Occupational Health and Safety (Hons), Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Hons) and Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour.
Dr Fiorini’s research interests include topics related to labour studies, ergonomics and occupational wellbeing. In particular, he has conducted research regarding presenteeism, absenteeism, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, remote working, occupational health, mental health, stress and well-being. He is also interested in working conditions, unionism, work performance, and worker involvement.
Among his other duties, Dr Fiorini served as the Director of the CLS between 2020 and 2025. He coordinates the Bachelor in Occupational Health and Safety (Hons) and the Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour, whilst also managing the University’s research contract with the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), a tripartite EU Agency.
Dr Fiorini has extensive industrial experience, having worked as a consultant for several of Malta’s largest organisations on topics related to workplace health, ergonomics and wellbeing. He is the Maltese ambassador for The European Network Education and Training in Occupational Safety and Health (ENETOSH), represents Malta on the European Trade Union Institute’s (ETUI) Worker Participation network, and is a representative of the European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO) on the International Ergonomics Association’s (IEA) Health and Safety Technical Committee.
