Amanda Muscat
PhD researcher in Linguistics specialising in Maltese language and linguistics, with expertise in natural language processing (NLP), stylistics, and linguistic profiling.
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PhD researcher in Linguistics specialising in Maltese language and linguistics, with expertise in natural language processing (NLP), stylistics, and linguistic profiling. My research focuses on corpus-based approaches to understanding linguistic variation in Maltese, particularly speaker-specific and long-term traits such as personality. I am a published researcher and regular conference presenter, with experience in building and analysing large-scale spoken and written corpora using Python and R.
Alongside my academic work, I worked as an Analyst with the Malta Police Force, where I headed the Financial Crime Analysis Unit. I led a team of analysts in producing intelligence reports to evidential standards, managed complex datasets, and contributed to EU-funded projects aimed at developing innovative analytical tools for law enforcement. I also represented the Malta Police Force internationally, including through a research internship in Switzerland as part of an EU project.
I am passionate about interdisciplinary research that bridges linguistics, data science, and real-world applications.
- 10 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- MalteseFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
- Government
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Work experience· 5 roles
Headed the Financial Crime Analysis Unit team, guiding analysts in producing high-quality intelligence reports to evidential standards for court use. Reviewed and validated financial crime reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with investigative and prosecutorial requirements. Implemented improved procedures and analytical standards, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and methodological rigour across casework. Reported directly to the Assistant Commissioner, delivering strategic insights and ensuring deadlines and operational priorities were met.
Focused on serious and organised crime. Managed and analysed large volumes of data to support ongoing investigations. Proactively develop and lead EU-projects aimed at creating new tools and methodologies to data analysis capabilities. Represented the Malta Police Force on a two month internship as part of an EU-funded project ROXANNE. I was located at Idiap in Martigny, Switzerland. My tasks were to test and contribute to the end-product – a new platform of analysis for LEAs.
Coordinated data collection with primary students and schools, conducted data coding and transcription, and supported research activities within MaKS.
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