ResearchRangahau
AUT research is focused on real-world impact, and we're proud of our reputation as a leading research university and have been awarded five stars for research by QS. We have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering innovative research – from artificial intelligence and robotics to ecology and public health. Our research addresses issues facing the environment, society and the world, and also feeds back into the classroom to benefit our students.
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Our world-leading researchers
You can see some of our expert researchers below. Want to see more researchers? Refresh this page to see different academic staff or search for a researcher.
Professor Andrew Lowe’s research focuses on making clinical-quality measurements available in home, primary and community care settings to enable new models of patient-centric healthcare.
Dr Deborah Heke is known for her expertise in Indigenous methodologies and practices, with a particular interest in prioritising the knowledge systems of Māori/Indigenous women.
Professor Nicola Kayes is known for her expertise in mixed methods rehabilitation research, with enduring partnerships with a diversity of rehabilitation providers.
Associate Professor Shahab Ramhormozian focuses on structural/earthquake engineering, including a government-funded research programme on seismic resilient buildings.
An expert in chemical synthesis and supramolecular chemistry, Dr Jack Chen researches stimuli-responsive systems with exciting possibilities for the development of smart materials.
Professor Rita Krishnamurthi is an expert on dementia, stroke and epidemiology, and was part of the team that won the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Science Prize.
Professor Andrea C. Alfaro is an authority on aquaculture and marine ecology with strong links with all major aquaculture industries in New Zealand.
Professor Scott Duncan uses cutting-edge technology to extract and visualise complex time-use compositions related to physical activity, sleep, transport and multidimensional wellbeing.
Professor Lindsey White is an authority on seaweed utilisation, both by humans and by marine herbivores, including the use of Undaria pinnatifida and Durvillaea spp.
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.
Research commercialisation
AUT Ventures provides commercialisation advice, consultancy and investment opportunities.
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Get in touch with us to find out more about research at AUT or to partner with us on a research project.
