Comm. Dr George Cassar holds a B.A. (Educ.), M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Malta. He is a senior lecturer in the Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture of the same University. 

Dr Cassar is a historical sociologist and a pedagogist who has published extensively in a number of areas namely: History, Education, Social Studies, Sociology and Heritage. Recent publications authored include: “Onwards Mosta” The life and times of the Mosta Scout Group 1916-2008 (Malta, 2009); Inside the Malta Union of Teachers 1919-2009: Ninety years of active trade unionism and professional development (Malta, 2009); and, Student representation at the University of Malta – A history: 1901 – 1971 (Malta, 2011). As editor, recent publications include: Cultexchange Italia-Malta: La rivalutazione delle catacombe come simbolo comune per la valorizzazione delle tradizioni transfrontaliere (Ragusa, 2008); Social Transitions in Maltese Society (Malta, 2009); and, From the Great Siege to the Battle of Lepanto: The life and times of Malta and the Order f St John 1565-1571 (Malta, 2011). He is also editor of the annual academic journals Sacra Militia and Arkivju.

He has convened and regularly participates in national and international conferences and seminars, besides presenting academic papers in such fora. He is also active in EU projects where he has acted and is currently project manager or participant in a number of such projects. He is also a committee member of a number of local organisations.  

For his work Dr George Cassar has been awarded the ‘Ġieħ il-Mosta’ by the Mosta Local Council, the ‘Grazzi Badge’ by The Scouts Association of Malta, and the ‘Commendatore pro Merito Melitensi’ by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.