Research

AUT research is focused on real-world impact, and we're proud of our reputation as a leading research university. 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.

infographic
infographic continued

Latest university research

NZPRI Group Picture

New name, continued focus for institute

Business
The launch of AUT’s NZ Policy Research Institute | Te Kāhui Rangahau Mana Taurite marks a renewed commitment to doing research that matters.
Professor examines ‘difficult’ topic

Professor examines ‘difficult’ topic

Health sciences
‘Violence Within Whānau and Mahi Tūkino – A Litany of Sound Revisited’ was written by AUT Professor Denise Wilson, Associate Dean of Māori Research.
AUT bee research creates AI buzz

AUT bee research creates AI buzz

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
AUT computer scientist Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh wins Fulbright Scholarship to study use of AI in beekeeping in the United States.
NZ Prison

NZ justice system must be transformed

Law
New AUT research shows a trauma-informed approach is needed to support people moving through the justice system.

World-leading academic staff

Content Container

Denise Wilson

Professor Denise Wilson is a world-leading academic contributing new knowledge to support a positive transformation in wellbeing outcomes, particularly for Māori.

Content Container

Erica Hinckson

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

Content Container

Paul Moon

Professor Paul Moon is widely known as an expert on New Zealand history, and is one of New Zealand's best-selling and most respected historians and social commentators.

Content Container

Gail Pacheco

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

Content Container

Grant Schofield

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

Content Container

Nik Kasabov

Professor Nik Kasabov is globally known as an expert on computational intelligence, neuro-computing and novel methods for data mining and knowledge discovery.

Content Container

Valery Feigin

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

AUT’s research networks, institutes, centres and groups

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.

Explore facilities

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.

Claudine Nalesu
SangHoon (Andrew) Yoon
Chantal Denise Pagel
Jasper Wong
Sophie Hayden