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Looking for a supervisor for your postgraduate study at AUT? Our academic staff have research expertise across the fields of engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.

If you’re interested in applying to a doctoral degree or a Master of Philosophy, email doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz first to assess your eligibility for the programme.

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Earthquake innovations tested in China

08 Apr, 2024

Earthquake innovations by AUT Associate Professor Shahab Ramhormozian and collaborators were tested on one of the world’s largest shake tables.

AUT bee research creates AI buzz

11 Mar, 2024

AUT computer scientist Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh wins Fulbright Scholarship to study use of AI in beekeeping in the United States.

Dr Shahab Ramhormozian interview

09 Feb, 2024

AUT Associate Professor of seismic engineering Dr Shahab Ramhormozian speaks about his research and career so far on HERA podcast Stirring the Pot.

Drug-free hay fever relief developed

11 Dec, 2023

A small, drug-free device – called Goodair Nosebuds – is one step closer to consumers thanks to a $1.65 million investment.

Art meets science at AUT

10 Nov, 2023

An unlikely collaboration is behind a critically acclaimed artwork by the School of Future Environments’ Clinton Watkins.

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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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Great graduatesAlan ZhangDoctor of PhilosophyRecommender systems are becoming increasingly important. For his PhD in computer science, Alan Zhang explores how to improve the performance of such systems.Recommender systems are becoming increasingly important. For his PhD in computer science, Alan Zhang explores how to improve the performance of such systems.

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Great graduatesMuhammad Arif SyedElectrical Engineer - EV & Charging Infrastructure, WSP New ZealandDoctor of PhilosophyClimate change is the biggest threat the world faces and he wanted his PhD to make a difference, says Dr Muhammad Arif Syed who came to AUT from Pakistan.Climate change is the biggest threat the world faces and he wanted his PhD to make a difference, says Dr Muhammad Arif Syed who came to AUT as an international student from Pakistan. After graduating from AUT in mid-2021, Arif now gets to apply his expertise as an electrical engineer at WSP New Zealand, a well-known design, engineering and environmental services consultancy.

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Great graduatesWasan AlamroDoctor of PhilosophyCould microwave imaging help with the early-stage detection of lung cancer? That’s the interesting topic Wasan Alamro is exploring for her PhD research.Could microwave imaging help with the early-stage detection of lung cancer? That’s the interesting topic Wasan Alamro is exploring for her PhD research.

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