Keep up-to-date with our latest insights on scientific computing, modelling & simulation, data science and process optimisation. Our Blog, Insights & Other Curiosities Scientific Computing Solutions We help you to untangle tricky problems and take that important decision with a mix of curiosity, code and a touch of computational power. Data-Driven Models, Software & Insights We find stories hidden in numbers, images and words and then we turn these into insights that actually make sense in your real world. First-Principles Modelling & Simulation We discover how things truly work...we experiment and iterate many variables safely, in order to optimise and innovate. 21 January 2025 Funis Consulting Ltd becomes NAFEMS member Funis Consulting is a proud member of NAFEMS , the only dedicated International Association for the Engineering Modelling, Analysis & Simulation Community, focusing on the practical application of numerical engineering simulation techniques such as the Finite Element Method for Structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Multibody Simulation. Read more 19th January 2026 Official Launch of MATOFX SPDM ™ MATOFX SPDM™ is a software solution for the organisation of your models and the management of all the lifecycle of your simulations, in one unified ecosystem. Find out more about MATOFX SPDM™ or talk to us for a demo or for more detailed information. Check out our video to know more about who we are and what we do, in a snapshot! Follow our posts on LinkedIn and stay up-to-date with our insights and news from the world of data, science and modelling & simulation. Follow us on LinkedIn October 2025 News about FuniSoft Ltd's launch of ChromMine™'s software The Founder and Managing Director of Funis Consulting Ltd, is also co-Founder of UK-based company FuniSoft Ltd . FuniSoft Ltd has officially launched ChromMine(TM) software, a specialised and secure, cloud-based platform for the interpretation and visualisation of complex chromatographic datasets. Follow FuniSoft Ltd's Linkedin page to keep up-to-date with more news. 23rd September 2025 PARTNERSHIP NEWS: MCBA Consulting & Funis Consulting Ltd We are delighted to announce a new partnership between MCBA Consulting and Funis Consulting Ltd . MCBA Consulting (UK), led by Matthew Bates MChem MPhil , specialises in aroma and volatile compound sampling, extraction, enrichment and analysis using cutting-edge laboratory equipment and techniques. Funis Consulting Ltd (Malta), led by Robert Cordina , brings expertise in scientific computing, spanning computational chemistry and physics, modelling and simulation, process optimisation, and data science. Read More > 21st March 2025 PARTNERSHIP NEWS: Smart Vision Europe Ltd and Funis Consulting Ltd We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Smart Vision Europe Ltd. By combining Smart Vision Europe's expertise in data science, predictive analytics, machine learning and our knowledge of scientific modelling & simulation, process optimisation and AI-data driven science, we aim to help businesses drive process optimisation and unlock new efficiencies throughout the entire analytics journey. Read More > 13th March 2025 PARTNERSHIP NEWS: Sweeft Analytics and Funis Consulting Ltd We’re thrilled to announce the collaboration between Funis Consulting Ltd and Sweeft Analytics , bringing together expertise in both cutting-edge Data Science consulting and Sustainable Data Analytics Solutions! Read More>

Funis Consulting bridges science and innovation through scientific computing, such as computational chemistry and physics, advanced modelling & simulation, process optimisation and data science. We help organisations understand complex systems, optimise performance and make confident, insight-driven decisions. Data Science & Scientific Computing Who We Are Funis Consulting Ltd is a dynamic company based on the Maltese islands (European Union). The Company was founded by Dr Robert Cordina, who brings over 20 years of scientific experience working with startups, SMEs, multinational corporations, and academia. Driven by a passion for science, technology and innovation, Funis Consulting Ltd specialises in the development of software and solutions for data science and first-principles modelling & simulation, providing powerful tools to succeed. Our mission is to empower professionals, teams and businesses, from early-stage ventures to established organisations in their decision-making, innovation, performance, competitiveness and operational efficiency. To deliver the highest calibre of work, Funis Consulting Ltd also collaborates with trusted select partners and collaborators who are amongst the best in their specialisation field, a good part of whom are PhD graduates with extensive industry experience. Through this network of international experts, Funis Consulting Ltd maintains a global reach while serving both local and international clients with confidence and excellence. Read more about our Our Team > What We Believe In We believe science and technology should serve a positive purpose, that of creating a real and positive impact within your teams and business, ensuring that you remain competitive, efficient and resilient in rapidly changing markets. Our work supports important strategic decisions because our services are based on facts, not guesswork. Here at Funis Consulting, we make science and technology accessible by designing and developing software, tools and solutions which are human-centric. We ensure that the solution makes sense for your challenges, your industry and the people who use it. Whether it is optimising a current system, extending your portfolio, gaining deeper insights, innovating or rethinking your entire system, we work alongside your in-house teams so that this can happen. While complex science, robust models and powerful algorithms are working for you in the background, what you deal with is a simple, intuitive interface. Enquire About Our Services What We Do Funis Consulting supports organisations in major decision-making through data science, first-principles modelling & simulation, process/parameter optimisation, machine learning integration and custom software development. We have worked work across different fields, such as manufacturing, food R&D, FMCG, biotechnology, economics and chemometrics. We have worked on building full-stack applications tailored to scientific and operational needs, in some cases also from concept stage to market and commercialisation. Some examples include platforms for chemical data mining, predictive modelling, parameter optimisation, analytics dashboards and SPDM systems. These solutions range from automated computational workflows to complete front-end and back-end implementations. Our core capabilities are: mathematical, physical, and chemical modelling & simulation, data science, analytics and visualisation for complex datasets, process and parameter optimisation using model-driven methods, advanced machine learning and AI integration, and building and integrating custom scientific and business software. Other than our core capabilities we are the creators of MATOFX SPDM™ , the all-in-one SPDM platform solution which enables you to keep all your models organised and to manage your entire simulation lifecycle. You can read more about MATOFX SPDM ™ . Read more about our Services > DATA SCIENCE & Models We help you stay at the forefront of innovation, efficiency and excellence through advanced data science, models, analysis and visualisation software and solutions, so that you can tackle complexity with ease. Read More about Our Services > FIRST-PRINCIPLES MODELLING & SIMULATION Simulate your system using the highest fidelity possible through the use of mathematical, physics and chemistry modelling techniques such as Molecular Dynamics, Reaction Kinetics, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Discrete Event Simulation. This helps you take the right decision and investing in the things that matter. Read More about Our Services > Process optimisation Whether it is optimising your manufacturing process, or predicting the impact of changes to your settings or operations, if you know what you would like to achieve, but you’re not sure which parameters to vary, and when and how, that is where we come in. Read More about Our Services > HUMAN-centric solutions Our solutions are human-centric. We keep different technical abilities in mind when designing solutions or software. Although complex scientific and mathematical algorithms work in the background, what you see is an intuitive tool for the different stakeholders. Read More about Our Services > Past and Present Clients and Partners Funis Consulting are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to delivering solutions that are reliable and create real value for us. Rhea Tabao Director, R&D Innovation & Digital Lead Digital Services - Mondelēz International

MATOFX SPDM™ is an SPDM software solution to organise your models and to manage all the lifecycle for your simulations. Your all-in-one SPDM platform to design, run and analyse simulations. Request A Demo MATOFX SPDM™... ...where simulations come together. MATOFX SPDM™ is an all-in-one platform to organise and democratise your models and for managing the full simulation lifecycle, covering all stages, from setup and execution to analysis and results comparison. It unifies modelling, execution, comparison, and analysis across disciplines and computing environments. The solution centralises tools, projects and data, making your simulation environment organised, collaborative, and efficient. The platform is engineered to be fully software-agnostic and any model or tool that can be launched from the command line (e.g. Python, R, executables or shell scripts, as well as commercial software) can be incorporated seamlessly on this platform. MATOFX SPDM™ can be used to execute everything, from lightweight calculators to advanced scientific models, such as: simple computations that run in seconds, ML/AI and data science workflows, and first-principles, such as physics-based simulations. Whatever models and software you’re using, MATOFX SPDM™ offers automated job handling, resource checks, usage statistics and flexible deployment options to streamline operations. With built-in workflow automation, visualisation, and controlled data access, it lets users focus on insight rather than having to learn how to build and use complex models. By simplifying complexity, automating best practices, and enabling secure collaboration, it enables democratisation of modelling tools. This makes it more accessible and adoptable by your team, empowering people and businesses to innovate faster and gain deeper insights from every simulation. Contact Us for A Demo Download The Brochure Secure By Design Security is central to MATOFX SPDM™. With on-premise or private-cloud installation, hashed password handling, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, your organisation maintains full control over data, users, and processes ensuring your simulations never leave your infrastructure. Secure Access, Seamless Collaboration You decide exactly how simulations and models are shared. Models can be visible to all users, specific teams, or specific access rights groups, while simulation results data can be restricted by the project owner. Access rights are highly configurable, enabling role distinctions for Super Users, Administrators, Beta Testers, and Regular Users, and any other team you may wish to set up. This ensures both flexibility and governance across teams and workflows. Powerful Data and User Management Manage your entire modelling & simulation ecosystem from one place. Administrators and Super Users can add and manage users, teams and access rights effortlessly. They can explore database tables, browse logs, clean up unfinished jobs, or add new fields or tables based on organisational needs. Users can create Projects, Scenarios and Jobs intuitively from the dashboard, reuse inputs, copy jobs, or build custom workflows. Scenarios can be auto-closed after a defined period to keep environments organised. For onboarding and support, personalised tutorials or walk-throughs can be provided on request. Take Control of Your Workflow MATOFX SPDM™ gives teams complete freedom in designing their process flows, or build fully customisable ones. Workflows may consist of stand-alone independent tools or coupled/interconnected models where data flows automatically from one stage to the next. This seamless data flow eliminates manual handling and ensures consistency across the entire simulation chain. Moreover, a single model can receive inputs from multiple upstream models, allowing for complex, multi-source integrations. In custom workflows, the downstream logic is applied automatically, making even sophisticated model dependencies easy to manage, empowering users to focus on insights rather than configuration. Features That Empower MATOFX SPDM™ provides a customisable interface that adapts to your workflow rather than forcing you to adapt to it. Moreover, you can: run single jobs or repeat simulations, build and execute fully automated workflows, where outputs from one model automatically feed into the next, compare jobs’ and workflows’ inputs and outputs side-by-side with automatic difference highlighting, enabling you to spot differences in an instant, monitor the usage statistics that matter most to your operations, edit tools and workflows directly in the interface, download any job files, summaries, inputs, outputs, and reports at any time, and use Quick Access shortcuts to launch commonly used tools or workflows. MATOFX SPDM™ also supports advanced visualisation capabilities, allowing you to render: high-quality images, animations, and videos, 3D visualisations/animations and CAD files, and interactive 2D and 3D plots. Visual outputs are displayed automatically and can also be included in reports or comparisons. Flexible and Software Agnostic MATOFX SPDM™ integrates your existing modelling ecosystem without disruption and since it is fully tool agnostic, you can keep building your models in your software of choice, and then deploy them all in one central platform. MATOFX SPDM™ can be deployed on Linux or Windows and is hosted on your own on-premise or cloud infrastructure. You can use the default single-server setup or separate out the database (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL etc.) depending on your requirements. Versatile Job Execution Simulations can run on an always-on server, on your HPC cluster, or through external web-hosted tools via custom APIs. Jobs are automatically queued, validated, and submitted using MATOFX SPDM’s FastAPI engine, which checks for available CPU, memory, GPU resources, and software licences before dispatching work. For HPC execution, MATOFX SPDM™ hands over scheduling to systems like slurm or Microsoft HPC Job Manager, ensuring maximum efficiency without added configuration overhead. Unified Simulations Ecosystem A central dashboard for managing users, access, projects, scenarios, and jobs, with tools to reuse inputs, build workflows, and keep environments organised. Seamless Integration & Deployment Tool-agnostic and non-disruptive, MATOFX SPDM™ integrates existing modelling environments, supports Linux and Windows, and optimises job scheduling by checking available computing resource and licences in advance. Adaptive Workflow Interface A customisable interface that adapts to your workflow enabling automated job execution, result comparison, usage monitoring and advanced visualisations including animations, videos and CAD files. Controlled Flexibility Centralised control over data, users, and processes while giving teams the freedom to design workflows, with seamless data flow and automated handling across the simulation chain. Secure, Unified Platform A unified and secure platform designed to support effortless collaboration. MATOFX SPDM™ lets you manage your operations on your own infrastructure.

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< Back Robert Cordina Founder & Managing Director Dr. Robert Cordina B.Sc.(Hons.) MPhil DIC PGDipAppChem MSc PhD CChem FRSC Robert holds a PhD in Computational Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde, focusing on the simulation of fat molecules using Molecular Dynamics. He is also a Chartered Chemist and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Robert's undergraduate degree and other postgraduate degrees are from the University of Malta, Imperial College London and Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has over 20 years working experience in the pharmaceutical and food industries across Malta, Switzerland, Australia and the United Kingdom. Having worked with a range of companies, from startups to multinationals, in different roles, such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Product Development and Modelling & Simulation, Robert has also worked across a wide range of products and therefore has gained a wide breath of experience. Before founding Funis Consulting, Robert was Global Technical Lead for Physical Science Modelling & Simulation at a global snacking company. Other than running his consultancy business, where he focuses on mathematical modelling and simulation, Robert is also the co-founder and CTO of FuniSoft Ltd , where he has built ChromMine (TM) (a software solution for analysing complex chromatographic datasets), as well as being a casual lecturer in Food Chemistry and Physics at the University of Malta for over ten years. Robert is also currently on the editorial board of Current Research in Food Science, and is a past Chair of the Food Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Robert is passionate about leveraging his knowledge and skills to solve complex and challenging problems for industry, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. He is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of food science and technology, as well as applying modelling & simulation to help companies in their decision-making. robert@funisconsulting.com

< Back Arthur (Turu) VP of Recreation & Wellbeing Arthur Paw. D. Arthur is a distinguished Maltese Hunting Dog who has been an integral part of the Company since Day 1. Arthur holds the prestigious title of Vice President of Recreation & Wellbeing, and is fully dedicated to his role. Arthur is very passionate about ensuring that all team members take their well-deserved breaks, get fresh air, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The latter is achieved through reminders and demands for regular walks and the encouragement for playtime. A true connoisseur of life's pleasures, Arthur, also known as Turu (the Maltese name equivalent for Arthur), is highly motivated by food and cuddles. He considers his life's mission and professional duty to sample (or at least attempt to sample) every snack, meal, and beverage within his vicinity. Loose focus for a moment, with some food in hand, and he will sneakily sample it for you. Arthur's refined palate and unwavering enthusiasm make him an unofficial Culinary Inspector, though his review process tends to involve swift and unapproved taste-testing. His passions, however, extend well beyond food. He enjoys running at full speed, engaging in spontaneous play as well as conducting meticulous olfactory research on cats and flowers. He is a strong advocate for nature but also for proper rest - the latter is demonstrated by his napping frequency, highlighting the importance of proper napping techniques. As the Company’s Champion for Safety & Wellbeing, Arthur reminds everyone that happiness is essential. His daily mission is to spread joy, encourage smiles all around and at all times, and to have fun - FunisTuru after all! Arthur ensures no one forgets to enjoy life. Whether it’s nudging someone away from their desk for a midday break or leading an end-of-day mandatory long walk, Arthur takes his responsibilities seriously, though never too seriously! info@funisconsulting.com

< Back Audrey Cordina Sacco Head of Growth & Operations Audrey Cordina Sacco BA(Hons), BBA(Hons), MBA An MBA (Distinction) graduate from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Audrey is a true all-rounder in business and is our Head of Growth & Operations. Audrey is a versatile professional who handles everything - from content and marketing, to strategy and business growth - and everything in between. With experience in licensing, compliance, sales, marketing, business development, project coordination, team management and insights across Malta, Spain and the UK, Audrey has deepened her technical expertise with various short courses related to data science and python. In fact, Audrey's unique combination allows to bridge the gap between business operations and the world of science, technology and innovation - ensuring smooth communication and strategic alignment. Other than being a passionate Funis team member, Audrey is passionate about travelling, art, food and wine and she brings a dynamic (and fun!) approach to business - Audrey's uniquely positioned to always adapting and moving according to what needs to be done to move the business forward. Curiosity and Adaptability are Audrey's key drivers for success both in life and in business. audrey@funisconsulting.com

The core services offered by Funis Consulting are data science, analytics and visualisation for complex datasets, mathematical, physical, and chemical modelling and simulation, process and parameter optimisation using model-driven methods, advanced machine learning and AI integration as well as building and integrating custom scientific and business software. Services Data Science & Models | First-Principles Modelling & Simulation | Process Optimisation | Human-Centric Solutions Data Science & Models Unlocking the Value Hidden in Your Data Gathering quality data is only the starting point. It is the clear interpretation that turns data into insights which can truly help your team and your business. Here at Funis Consulting, we build and use custom advanced analytical and intuitive visualisation methods to transform raw information into actionable narratives supporting you in daily or ad-hoc business decisions. Whether it is a dataset which spans years or a dataset which captures a moment in time, we help you use your dataset to its fullest potential, so that you can understand it, communicate it, and most importantly act on it. -- Visualisation of complex data to determine trends easily -- Your data can also be used to build models to predict a specific scenario’s outcome. These can range from basic statistical models such as linear and non-linear regression to machine learning models including neural networks, random forests, off-the-shelf or custom clustering algorithms, and AI-driven solutions. We excel in pattern recognition for multi-dimensional datasets and, through dimensionality reduction and custom algorithms, we have experience in uncovering hidden relationships between datapoints. This helps in exposing trends and avoiding misleading classifications. A significant part of our work also involves forecasting future system states using models calibrated with real historical data. -- Clustering datapoints using custom clustering algorithms -- We know how flawed or incomplete data leads to skewed predictions, and hence poor decision-making, and so, gathering quality data across multiple channels is of utmost importance. Funis Consulting can assist you in designing the best data gathering strategy so that you have good quality data to use for understanding your system or building and training your models. All of this is done by building tailored software and solutions that allow your organisation to analyse, visualise and interpret complex datasets with ease, or predict with a degree of confidence what a future state will look like, helping you with your strategy and decision-making. First-Principles Modelling & Simulation Mathematical, Chemical and Physical Models Data is incredibly powerful and so when you use data-driven models, complete with pattern and trend prediction, you can go far when it comes to understanding your audience or your system. Having said that, data-driven models, as powerful as they may be, have their limitations and that is especially obvious when it comes to predicting behaviour far beyond the range of the data that is available. Extrapolating too far introduces a lot of uncertainty and can quite easily lead to incorrect predictions, with very wrong decisions being taken as a result. So, what do we do in such cases? Many real-world processes can be modelled directly from first principles, such as laws of physics or complex logic. These types of models offer far greater flexibility enabling you to explore new operating conditions, diagnose complex behaviours and gain a deeper insight into how your system truly works. Which way to go with depends on what you have or know. If you have lots of quality data, but not as much knowledge, then data-driven models are best to use. Alternatively, if the dataset is not as large, but you do know how your system works and can describe that using an equation or a set of equations, however complex, then first-principles models are best suited for you. And if you have both the data and the knowledge then you can go with either data-driven models of first-principles, or else get the best of both worlds and combine the two methods together. -- Molecular Dynamics -- Our expertise, both in-house and through trusted collaborators, covers a wide range of advanced first-principles modelling techniques. These include: Reaction Kinetics and Thermodynamic modelling Molecular Dynamics (MD) Process Modelling Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) Discrete Event Simulation (DES) These methods are not limited solely to science or engineering applications. In fact, we have successfully applied physical-modelling principles to economic and operational systems bringing clarity to environments where intuition and experience alone may fall short. -- Output from a Reaction Kinetics and Thermodynamics Predictive Model -- We also have experience in building fast surrogate models by combining data science with first- principles modelling training machine-learning algorithms on Monte Carlo outputs from complex physics-based models, reducing prediction times from minutes or hours to near-instant. This is fundamental for speeding up decision-taking through instantaneous predictions. In summary, we can support businesses and teams across any sector in building models. These can range from simple chemical reactions to highly complex multi-physics processes. Through equation-based modelling & simulation as well as a problem-solving focused mindset, our solutions are tailored to your needs. Process & Parameter Optimisation Achieving Desired Outcomes by Determining the Best Set of Parameters Optimisation applies to all industries. If you know what you would like to achieve but are unsure of which parameters to change, how and when, that is where Funis Consulting can help you. Across sectors, manufacturers and operators face variations of the same challenges, whether that’s tight margins, high energy costs, supply chain uncertainty, labour shortages, tight timelines, or constant pressure for quality and consistency. Despite widespread automation, many operations still rely on reactive decisions and trial-and-error adjustments. Valuable experience remains essential, but in today's fast changing world the tools exist to move from intuition to informed decision-taking. -- Prediction versus Optimisation diagram -- Any optimisation tool starts with a robust predictive model, whether that’s data-driven or based on first-principles. With such models you can test ideas in a virtual environment before changing anything in real life. Digital models mimic the behaviour of your process or system, allowing you to explore “what-if” scenarios, identify constraints, forecast outcomes and design improvements safely and efficiently. Optimisation goes a step further and finds what are the optimum input parameters for your system so that you can achieve the desired outcome. This can be done either in two ways. The first is to carry out hundreds or thousands of “what-if” simulations and then analysing all of the resulting data. This can be used to not only determine the optimal parameter values, but also determine the sensitivity of your system to specific inputs. The second is to use machine-learning algorithms, such as gradient descent or Bayesian techniques, to quickly home onto the optimal parameter settings. -- Rapid convergence using Bayesian Optimisation -- Optimisation can be single-objective or multi-objective, meaning you can optimise your parameters for a single outcome (e.g. lowest cost) or multi-objective (e.g. lowest cost and shortest time). Multi-objective optimisation can be tricky, as the objectives can be conflicting (e.g. a lower cost means a longer production time and vice-versa). Multiple models can also be linked to capture interactions across processes. This is where Funis Consulting comes in, advising on how to approach such optimisation problems and testing out various possibilities before communicating all to you to find a solution that works best for you. This work requires more than code. It demands a deep understanding of how physical and chemical processes behave, and how to translate that knowledge into models that work in practice. In fact, we work alongside domain expertise for most of such projects as we believe that a joint effort is required to fully understand a system in a holistic way. Human-Centric Solutions Solutions Designed and Built with and for People Here at Funis Consulting Ltd, we firmly believe that technology and innovation should serve a purpose. Through our work we create impactful solutions that do good... solutions that make a positive impact. We focus on delivering smart, tailored solutions that create real value, that empower rather than overwhelm, designed and built with the end-user in mind, whatever the level of technical ability of the user. This ensures that those stakeholders who need to use the solution or need to understand the insights produced from it can use the tool with confidence and without difficulties, whether these are operators, shop-floor personnel, managers or data analysts. Our interfaces are designed with different views, access rights and visual styles. This is because a data scientist and a machine operator at your company may not need the same level of detail and so they do not need the same interface or outputs. Or if they do need the same details, the interface can be made to display differently according to the team's needs on the job as well as the level of technical, scientific and data proficiency of the users. Our approach is inclusive by design, and we use clean layouts, accessible language and thoughtful UX choices, making the software or solution comfortable to use as well as quicker and easier to adopt within the business and amongst teams. We ensure that we listen to the needs of business as well as of the different team members utilising the software, at different stages of development and we work alongside in-house personnel during the software development design, wherever this is possible, so that their input, concerns and preferences are taken on board at an early stage. This ensures true customisation and usefulness of the tool. -- User-friendly UI built for FuniSoft Ltd -- Beyond design, we also support the people who will use the solution. We have experience in training and capacity-building and we can provide onboarding, tailored training sessions and early-stage guidance so teams feel confident in adopting the tool with ease and in a short period of time. Even though our solutions may rely on science, mathematics, data and state-of-the-art technology, such models and algorithms are running and working for you in the background, while what teams interact with is a clear and intuitive interface or dashboard designed around the user, therefore making the experience for your business and teams straightforward, purposeful and human. While Python is our coding language of choice due to the versatility and vast libraries and possibilities in the scientific realm, we are software-agnostic, meaning that we can also work with other programming languages and software, ensuring seamless integrations into your current systems. Ultimately, Funis Consulting’s goal is to deliver solutions that fit naturally into real workflows, simplifying decision-making and empowering users. We do not simply build technology, but we focus on enabling clarity, usability and thoughtful design with our solutions, for the end-goal of creating real positive impactful solutions that do good.

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Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Funis Consulting Ltd's services and how we work. Frequently Asked Questions What does Funis Consulting offer? At Funis Consulting, we focus on Scientific Computing. This means that we specialise in advanced modelling and simulation, helping businesses solve complex challenges and take important decisions, with precision and efficiency. Our expertise includes Data-Driven and First-Principles Models to provide services ranging from understanding how different chemicals react with each other as well as their environments, to Process/Parameter Optimisation in order to understand and optimise entire manufacturing processes. We leverage on statistics, data analysis, AI, and machine learning, and/or Physics-based methods such as Chemistry, Physics and Mathematical models and directly or through our network of professionals can tackle projects in scientific areas such as Molecular Dynamics (MD), Thermodynamics, Reaction Kinetics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Discrete Event Simulation (DES), Discrete Element Modelling (DEM). We also provide data science services, including custom development and deployment of data analysis & visualisation software and tools. We can develop tailor-made scientific software as well built on off-the-shelf tools. Being software-agnostic, we integrate seamlessly with a client’s preferred programming language or platform. Our work combines strong scientific expertise with data science and high-performance computing (HPC), including GPU-accelerated applications, where necessary. We work across industries as such services are applicable to a wide range of sectors. Some examples are FMCG, food R&D and manufacturing areas, chemometrics, biotechnology, economics, flavours, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking, finance, transportation from automotive to aerospace, utilities, energy, environment, agriculture as well as collaborate in research and academic fields. What core services does Funis Consulting offer? Our core services are: - mathematical, physical, and chemical modelling & simulation, - data science, analytics and visualisation for complex datasets - process and parameter optimisation using model-driven methods, - advanced machine learning and AI integration, and - building and integrating custom scientific and business software. What kind of project engagement models do you offer? We offer flexible project structures to suit businesses of all sizes. Our approach can be fixed-cost or time-based, depending on your specific needs. Plus, our first online consultation, to understand whether Funis Consulting is for you, is always free, with no obligation. If you’re facing a complex process challenge or have a modelling or data project in mind, talk to us to see how we can help. What we do is quite niche and we are entrusted with projects by a variety of clients and partners ranging from innovative start-ups to global multi-nationals and leading experts in their fields. Which industries can make use of your services? We can work across many industries including, but not limited to FMCG, flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, banking, finance and economics, transportation including automotive and aerospace, utilities and government departments, manufacturing, energy, environmental and agriculture, research and academia. How can my business benefit from Modelling & Simulation? Data-driven models can be powerful tools, especially when your system involves a lot of different variables which can be difficult to make sense of through simple plots or linear relationships. We can help you make sense of your data and build input-output relationships to help you understand, and control, your system better using statistical and machine learning methods. However, the main limitation of data-driven models is predicting outcomes beyond the available data range, which can lead to significant uncertainties. Models using fundamental physical laws, offering greater flexibility in forecasting changes to operating conditions and providing deeper insights into system behaviour. At Funis Consulting we offer mathematical, chemical and physical modelling and simulation such as Computational Chemistry, Molecular Dynamics (MD), Reaction Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Discrete Event Simulation (DES), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Discrete Element Modelling (DEM). From simple chemical reactions to complex physical-chemical processes, we develop custom modelling solutions across industries. Our expertise in equation-based modelling enables us to deliver accurate simulations, helping businesses improve predictive accuracy, optimise processes, and gain a deeper understanding of their operations. How can Process / Parameter Optimisation help my business? Process / Parameter Optimisation plays a crucial role across industries. If you know the desired outcome but aren’t sure which variables to consider or how to manipulate them, that’s where we step in. Every business generates valuable data, and when leveraged correctly, this data becomes a powerful tool for building models that answer critical questions. Whether you need to look into optimising your process or understanding which parameters will lead to the desired outcomes, we can help you. Let us help you optimise your processes and parameters, using data-driven models to achieve the best possible outcomes, faster and more efficiently. Contact us to discuss further whether Process and Parameter Optimisation can be for you. How does Data Analysis & Visualisation benefit my business? Data is the backbone of any model, whether it’s empirical, data-driven, or based on first-principles physics and chemistry. However, the real value comes from interpreting and applying data correctly. While gathering the right data is essential, it’s how you analyse and visualise it that drives meaningful insights and informed decision-making. At Funis Consulting, we help you navigate the complexities of data. We help businesses by providing them with the best methods and tools tailored to their specific needs. With our experience across various industries, we make sure the right data is used to build robust, reliable models. Once your data is gathered, it's the interpretation that unlocks its true potential. Raw data alone isn’t enough, it needs to be transformed into clear, compelling insights. In certain cases we use advanced machine learning techniques and AI integration, to ensure that your data is analysed to reveal actionable strategies that drive smarter, data-driven decisions. We create intuitive visualisations that simplify complex datasets, enabling you to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. With clear, well-structured visualisations, you can confidently present your findings, ensuring transparency, credibility, and a stronger foundation for decision-making. By leveraging the power of data analysis and visualisation, your business can unlock smarter, more strategic decisions, enhancing efficiency and driving innovation. I am not very technical, however I would like to understand whether Funis Consulting can help my business. Will I be able to understand the solutions that Funis Consulting is proposing? Funis Consulting provides scientific and technical solutions which are generally complex in nature, however we do our very best to explain things in a manner which is easy to understand from the first meeting, so as to cater for all audiences. Funis Consulting ensures that its solutions are designed with the end-user in mind. All solutions can be made to feel easy to the user, as well as ensuring that such solutions are sustainable and human-centric. Further to this we can provide training and support on-site or online as the situation requires. We have experience with training and teaching people, and so we feel that we are in a position that we can assist stakeholders from all parts of the business. In addition, we speak English, Maltese and Italian fluently. How can I reach you? You can reach us by email on info@funisconsulting.com or by filling in the Contact us form. What fees do you charge? The fees for our services are very much contingent on the project involved. It would be very difficult for us to give you a project cost before we understand the scope of your project. Contact us so that we can understand your needs better. Is it possible to have an on-site first meeting with you? First consultations / meetings held online or on the Maltese islands for the purposes of understanding whether Funis Consulting is for you, are free of charge. If you wish to have a first on-site consultation but you are located abroad, this can be arranged, however it will be against a fee, as this would involve travelling. Contact us to book your meeting with us. Can Models be made to feel easy and user-friendly? Will staff that is not technical be able to use the technology with ease? Funis Consulting ensures that its solutions are sustainable and human-centric. This means that the software, models or technologies are made to feel easy-to-use as we keep the end-user in mind at all times while designing the solution. For example, different outputs may be required by different people, or the same dataset may be displayed differently to cater for different audiences. This is made possible by designing friendly interfaces while complex algorithm-based technologies are running in the background for you. We also provide training sessions for different audiences, as well as support. Training and refresher training is also available, both in person as well as online as the situation requires. Talk to us to find out how our solution can help you, your team and your business grow.