Research

AUT is ranked first in New Zealand for global research impact by Times Higher Education and the US News Global Universities Rankings. We have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering leading research, and our research also feeds back into the classroom to benefit our students.

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More help needed for parents

Health sciences
A new study examines the mental health of parents of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Coronavirus

New low cost COVID-19 antibody test

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
A new Kode Technology COVID-19 antibody test costs a fraction of current diagnostics using existing laboratory technology.

Using data to create social equity

Social sciences and public policy
Researchers at the AUT Centre for Social Data Analytics help agencies use data to make better decisions about how to support the most vulnerable people.
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Climate Science 2020 – 10 New Insights

Science
Professor Sebastian Leuzinger outlines some of 2020's significant findings within the field of climate science.
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World-leading academic staff

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Grant Schofield

Professor Grant Schofield is an authority on wellbeing and chronic disease prevention, especially related to reducing the risk from factors like obesity.

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Gail Pacheco

Contributing to social good through better decision-making is what drives Professor Gail Pacheco.

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Erica Hinckson

Progressing research that benefits people and communities has been an overriding theme of Professor Erica Hinckson’s career.

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Valery Feigin

Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation.

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Hinematau McNeill

Wanting to make a difference for people who have been marginalised is what drives Professor Hinematau McNeill.

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Simon Milne

In addition to being a professor at AUT, Professor Simon Milne has been a director of the renowned New Zealand Tourism Research Institute since its inception in 1999.

AUT’s research networks, institutes, centres and groups

Engineering Research Institute

The Engineering Research Institute is involved in innovative research projects in a number of areas of engineering and different industries.

Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute

Aiming to further knowledge on health and rehabilitation, the Health and Rehabilitation Institute collaborates with universities and research partners around the world.

Institute of Biomedical Technologies

Known for its expertise in healthcare technology research, IBTec is creating technological solutions that improve healthcare for people around the world.

Institute for Radio Astronomy and Space Research

New Zealand’s only radio astronomical institute, IRASR has collaborated on high-profile research with international research partners and space agencies.

Knowledge Engineering and Discovery Research Institute

From computational intelligence to bioinformatics and neurocomputation, KEDRI is globally recognised for its expertise in information and knowledge engineering.

National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research

This research institute is involved in high-impact research that reduces health disparities and improves the health of New Zealanders.

National Institute of Stroke and Applied Neurosciences

NISAN is widely recognised for its expertise in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

New Zealand Tourism Research Institute

Delivering innovative solutions for the tourism industry, NZTRI has been involved in research projects across the globe.

New Zealand Work Research Institute

The New Zealand Work Research Institute delivers multidisciplinary, enquiry-driven research on people and work, often collaborating with high-profile external clients.

Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand

New Zealand’s top rated sport research institute, SPRINZ is world leading in sport and human performance research, education and industry engagement.

Te Ipukarea – National Māori Language Institute

Committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori and other endangered languages, Te Ipukarea is widely known for its innovative research and digital resources.

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Health Futures

Health Futures is a bold new initiative from AUT designed to tackle significant challenges facing New Zealand society, with significant funding available – $20 million over five years – to address these pressing issues.

Health Futures website

Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre

AUT is one of only five Core Research Participants in the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre. This is a AUD$329m 10-year research centre, which will, for the first time bring the aquaculture and renewable energy sectors together to address the challenges of offshore food and energy production, that leverages the benefits of colocation, vertical integration, infrastructure and shared services. To find out more contact Professor Lindsey White.

Visit Blue Economy website

Postgraduate study and research

AUT is New Zealand’s fastest growing postgraduate study destination, offering a wide range of programmes.

Use AUT's research facilities

Many of our modern research facilities and equipment can be used by external researchers.

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Research commercialisation

AUT Ventures provides commercialisation advice, consultancy and investment opportunities.

AUT Ventures website

Contact us

Get in touch with us to find out more about research at AUT or to partner with us on a research project.

Til Chhetri
Deborah Heke
Jazz Robson
Qingyi Zhang
Rahul Permal
Til Chhetri
Great graduatesTil ChhetriDoctor of PhilosophyAUT PhD student Til Chhetri is investigating one of the ways the rise in migrant workers could affect public health in Nepal – HIV transmission and prevention.More and more Nepalese are working abroad, and that is starting to have an impact on the country. AUT PhD student Til Chhetri is investigating one of the ways this migration trend could affect public health in Nepal – HIV transmission and prevention. Expecting to complete his PhD in 2020, Til is plannning to take his newfound knowledge back home to Nepal to support his country and community.
Deborah Heke
Great graduatesDeborah HekeDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Health Science
Bachelor of Health ScienceSometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT.Sometimes she feels like AUT chose her, says PhD student Deborah Heke who is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy in Māori health at AUT. For her doctoral research, Deborah is focusing on physical activity and wāhine Māori. Deborah’s research is supervised by Dr Isaac Warbrick, the co-director of Taupua Waiora Centre for Māori Health Research.
Jazz Robson
Great graduatesJazz RobsonDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts
Bachelor of ArtsShe is passionate about championing children’s rights, says Jazz Robson who is currently completing a PhD focused on participation rights of young people.She is passionate about championing children’s rights, says Jazz Robson who is currently completing a PhD focused on participation rights of young people. She has always been interested in society and people, says Jazz who has already completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social sciences and public policy at AUT.
Qingyi Zhang
Great graduatesQingyi ZhangDoctor of Philosophy
Master of International Hospitality ManagementShe is fascinated by the history of hospitality, says Qingyi Zhang who came to AUT as an international student from China and is currently completing her PhD.She is fascinated by the history of hospitality, says Qingyi Zhang who came to AUT as an international student from China and is currently completing her PhD. Her doctoral research focuses on hospitality in China during the Tang dynasty, between the years 618 and 902. She would highly recommend AUT’s hospitality programmes to others, Qingyi says.
Rahul Permal
Great graduatesRahul PermalDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours)Avocado oil is increasingly popular. But how can we reduce the amount of waste when producing avocado oil? PhD Rahul Kaushik Permal explore this question.Avocadoes and avocado oil continue to increase in popularity. But how can we reduce the amount of waste when producing avocado oil? That’s the interesting question AUT food science student Rahul Kaushik Permal is exploring through his PhD research. He would recommend studying science at AUT to other students, says Rahul who enrolled in the PhD after completing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Honours).
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