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 Hannah Buckley is interested in the changes in biodiversity and ecosystem function that occur with restoration, and the social drivers and financial trade-offs of planting trees into farmland.
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.
Associate Professor Mangor Pedersen has significantly contributed to the ability to model brain dysfunction in people with epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.
An expert in chemical synthesis and supramolecular chemistry, Dr Jack Chen researches stimuli-responsive systems with exciting possibilities for the development of smart materials.
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 Scott Duncan uses cutting-edge technology to extract and visualise complex time-use compositions related to physical activity, sleep, transport and multidimensional wellbeing.
Known for his expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing science, Professor Sarat Singamneni has developed a world-class lab for additive manufacturing research.
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.
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.
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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