Jonathan graduated with honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malta in 1989. In 1992, Jonathan joined the University of Malta to lecture and carry out research in product development technologies and methodologies. Before that, he worked for 3 years as a professional engineer with the Maltese Public Service Organization. In 1993 he graduated from the Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management, University of Strathclyde (UK) with an M.Sc.(Distinction) and with a Ph.D. in 1999. In 2001, he was appointed Head of the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering. From a professional perspective, Jonathan has first hand experience in participating in various EU funded projects and has been regularly appointed as independent consultant reviewer and evaluator with the European Commission for R&D related projects. Having been exposed to various challenges encountered by industry, he became a keen believer that to succeed in today's competitive environment, industry needs to exploit and adopt the right scientific approach. As a result, he has provided a range of technical support services in product development methodologies & technologies to public entities such as Malta Enterprise and various industrial entities ranging from SMEs to multi-nationals. This service resulted in the formation of the consultancy bureau MECB Ltd which Jonathan directs and manages. MECB has now evolved to also being involved in a number of EU projects. In 2003, Jonathan was awarded a Medal of Appreciation at a ceremony held in the House of Commons (London) for contributions he made as Malta's Branch Secretary for the UK Institution of Engineering Designers. Jonathan has served as member of the Malta Standards Authority, the National Commission for Sustainable Development, the Malta Government Student Scholarships Board, the Malta Council for Science & Technology and the Malta College for Art, Science & Technology.