Our People

Research Team

An interdisciplinary team at MCAST combining expertise in early childhood education, marine biology, artificial intelligence, and research.

Dr Shirley Ann Gauci
Dr Shirley Ann Gauci
Principal Investigator
XK · Context
Applied Research & Innovation Centre
Dr Francis Delicata
Dr Francis Delicata
Co-Investigator
Research
Applied Research & Innovation Centre
Dr Heathcliff Schembri
Dr Heathcliff Schembri
Co-Investigator
PK · Pedagogy
Institute of Community Services
Ms Kimberly Terribile
Ms Kimberly Terribile
Researcher
CK · Content
Institute of Applied Sciences
Mr Frankie Inguanez
Mr Frankie Inguanez
Researcher
TK · Technology
Institute of ICT
Mr Alan Gatt
Mr Alan Gatt
Researcher
TK · Technology
Institute of ICT
Acknowledgements

With Thanks

The SELBI team gratefully acknowledges the participating ECEC educators from Maltese state schools who contributed to the platform testing and evaluation across KG1, KG2, Year 1 and Year 2. Their practical insights and classroom experience were invaluable.

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Research Excellence Programme
Grant REP-2024-005