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Our academics Nikola Kasabov Professor of Artificial Intelligence Professor Nikola Kasabov has published over 600 works and recently invented the first neuromorphic spatio-temporal data machine, called NeuCube. Professor Nikola Kasabov is globally known as an expert on computational intelligence, neuro-computing, bioinformatics, neuroinformatics, speech and image processing, novel methods for data mining and knowledge discovery. He has published over 600 works and recently invented the first neuromorphic spatio-temporal data machine, called NeuCube.

Our academics John Tookey Professor of Construction Management Planes were Professor John Tookey’s first love. He later on drew on his knowledge of the aerospace industry to help the construction sector increase productivity and efficiency. Planes were Professor John Tookey’s first love. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) he considered joining the air force, but instead stayed on at university to complete his PhD on concurrent engineering in the aerospace industry. This proved to be timely, and he later on drew on this knowledge to help the construction sector increase productivity and efficiency.

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New low cost COVID-19 antibody test

23 Feb, 2021

A new Kode Technology COVID-19 antibody test costs a fraction of current diagnostics using existing laboratory technology.

BioDesign Lab delivers new solutions

28 Jan, 2021

New facemask technology is one of many innovative technologies and therapies developed by researchers at the AUT BioDesign Lab.

New Professors and Associate Professors

30 Nov, 2020

Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Data Science for Mental Health

09 Oct, 2020

AUT has secured more than $2.1m to develop new data science technology for mental health diagnosis in MBIE Catalyst Programme.

Design and Creative Tech PG Awards

07 Oct, 2020

The 2020 Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Postgraduate Awards recognise the top honours, master’s and doctoral students who graduated in 2020.

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New postgraduate research opportunities

We're seeking expressions of interest from anyone considering postgraduate study at master's or doctoral level in a range of areas within engineering.

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Aotearoa AI Summit

Wednesday 17 Mar, 9am - 5pm

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Great graduatesBing (Frank) HuangSenior Consultant, DeloitteDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Mathematical SciencesHe is proud of being able to provide valuable insights, says AUT mathematical sciences alumnus Dr Bing (Frank) Huang who is now a senior consultant at Deloitte.He is proud of being able to provide valuable insights, says AUT mathematical sciences alumnus Dr Bing (Frank) Huang who is now a senior consultant at Deloitte. Specialising in data engineering and data science, he mainly works with other organisations to architect and implement any data-related solutions. He has always been passionate about mathematics, Frank says.

Great graduatesHerman Masindano WandabwaDoctor of PhilosophyHis supervisory team has been his inspiration from the word go, says Herman Masindano Wandabwa who came to AUT from Kenya to study a PhD in computer science.His supervisory team has been his inspiration from the word go, says Herman Masindano Wandabwa who came to AUT as an international student from Kenya to study a PhD in computer science. He has enjoyed studying in such a friendly and supportive environment, says Herman who expects to complete his PhD in early 2021.

Great graduatesPeter MakoloDoctor of PhilosophyWe need fresh ideas to solve the challenges the move to more renewable energy sources poses to the power system, says Doctor of Philosophy student Peter Makolo.We need fresh ideas to solve the challenges the move to more renewable energy sources poses to the power system, says Peter Makolo who came to AUT as an international student from Tanzania, supported by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ Scholarship. Peter’s research has opened up many opportunities to network and share his work with other researchers in his field.

Great graduatesXingbin ChengMobile Application Developer, Datamars LtdMaster of Computer and Information SciencesHe would highly recommend the Master of Computer and Information Sciences to others, says Xingbin Cheng who came to AUT as an international student from China.He would highly recommend the Master of Computer and Information Sciences to others, says Xingbin Cheng who came to AUT as an international student from China. For Xingbin, attending one of the many networking events available to postgraduate students at AUT helped him find the topic for his master’s degree thesis and opened the door to a great job after completing his studies.

Great graduatesRewat KhanthapornDoctor of PhilosophyHe would highly recommend the mathematical sciences programmes at AUT, says Rewat Khanthaporn who came to AUT from Thailand to study a Doctor of Philosophy.He would highly recommend the mathematical sciences programmes at AUT, says Rewat Khanthaporn who came to AUT as an international student from Thailand to study a Doctor of Philosophy. For his doctoral research, Rewat is building on his background in financial mathematics and is focusing on analytic methods in finance.

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