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The Mechanical Engineering department is part of engineering, computer and mathematical sciences at AUT.

The study of mechanical engineering at AUT prepares students to solve complex engineering problems. Students also gain a firm understanding of industrial computing, and the latest simulation techniques and methodologies to evaluate new materials, products and processes.

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We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.

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Danny Blakeman
Haneen Alqam
Avhneel Singh
Gerard (Ged) Sturgess
Asmeet Prakash
Danny Blakeman
Great graduatesDanny BlakemanGas Turbines/Technical Support Engineer, Air New ZealandBachelor of Engineering (Honours)He loves having a career that is both challenging and rewarding, says AUT engineering alumnus Danny Blakeman who now works as an engineer for Air New Zealand.He loves having a career that is both challenging and rewarding, says AUT engineering alumnus Danny Blakeman who now works as an engineer for Air New Zealand. In his role, he is tasked with providing technical solutions and direction to assist the complexities involved with carrying out heavy maintenance and repair work of General Electric aero-derivative gas turbine engines.
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Haneen Alqam
Great graduatesHaneen AlqamAsset Engineer, Babcock NZ LtdBachelor of Engineering (Honours)She enjoys using her engineering skills to make a difference to New Zealand’s maritime and defence forces, says Haneen Alqam who works at Babcock NZ Ltd.She enjoys using her engineering skills to make a difference to New Zealand’s maritime and defence forces, says Haneen Alqam who is now an asset engineer for Babcock NZ Ltd, New Zealand’s largest ship repair and marine engineering facility. As someone who has always been inquisitive, Haneen discovered her passion for engineering fairly early.
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Avhneel Singh
Great graduatesAvhneel SinghManufacturing Engineer, Steelpipe LtdBachelor of Engineering (Honours)He has always loved fixing things, says AUT engineering alumnus Avhneel Singh who completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.He has always loved fixing things, says AUT engineering alumnus Avhneel Singh who completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering in 2014. As a manufacturing engineer for Steelpipe Ltd, New Zealand's leading manufacturer of steel pipe, Avhneel enjoys using his engineering skills to make improvements to the company’s manufacturing plant.
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Gerard (Ged) Sturgess
Great graduatesGerard (Ged) SturgessOwner, KohangaBachelor of Engineering TechnologyFor Gerard (Ged) Sturgess the highlight was his final-year project, which was based on his experience of living in a cold home and watching his son become ill.Most people in their mid-50s have their eye firmly on retirement. For engineering alumnus Gerard (Ged) Sturgess that was the last thing on his mind – he decided to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an engineer. A highlight of Ged’s studies was his final-year project, which was based on his experience of living in a cold home and watching his son become severely ill with asthma.
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Asmeet Prakash
Great graduatesAsmeet PrakashSenior Internal Sales Engineer, TemperzoneMaster of Engineering Project Management
Graduate Diploma in Business
Bachelor of Engineering TechnologyHe has always dreamt of being an engineer, says Asmeet Prakash who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering.He has always dreamt of being an engineer, says Asmeet Prakash who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Engineering Technology, later followed by a Graduate Diploma in Business and a Master of Engineering Project Management. Now working as a senior internal sales engineer at air conditioning manufacturer Temperzone, Asmeet has certainly achieved his goal of becoming an engineer.
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