Apply Enquire

Staff intranet Student website

AUT

Study

Research in engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

Research is our strength – we have a number of internationally-renowned research institutes and labs, and our research feeds directly into what we teach.

Centres and institutes

Research groups and labs

Explore our research expertise

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.

Browse research expertise

Research degrees

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.

View all staff profiles

News

MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowships

24 Jun, 2021

Three early career researchers in the faculty of Design and Creative Technologies have been awarded MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowships.

AUT Drone Lab Antarctic Conservation

17 Jun, 2021

AUT’s Drone Lab is part of the Australian Research Council $A36m project Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) project.

Five questions: Professor Fiona Peterson

08 Jun, 2021

We asked Professor Fiona Peterson five questions about her research following her appointment to Professor.

Techweek 21: Tech for Good

07 May, 2021

Techweek 2021 is almost upon us, and this year again offers a huge variety of interesting and insightful events and talks on AUT City Campus.

Five questions: Prof. Jairo Gutierrez

04 May, 2021

We asked Professor Jairo Gutierrez five questions about his research following his appointment to Professor.

View all news

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.

Project details

Events

'Updating Icons of Healthcare': a public lecture by Professor Andrew Lowe

Thursday 12 Aug, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

AUT LIVE – The most open day!

Saturday 28 Aug, 9am - 3:30pm

View all events

Great graduatesMichael van WykResearch and Development Engineer, Zero-CastMaster of EngineeringFor his research thesis Michael Van Wyk focused on the design and feasibility analysis of embedded smart technology in an orthotic device for wrist fractures.He loved having the opportunity to collaborate with an industry company for his master’s degree research, says Michael van Wyk who came to AUT as an international student from South Africa to complete a Master of Engineering. For his research thesis Michael focused on the design and feasibility analysis of embedded smart technology in an orthotic device for wrist fractures.

Great graduatesHerman Masindano WandabwaDigital Solutions Specialist, KiwiRailDoctor of PhilosophyHis supervisory team was his inspiration from the word go, says Dr Herman Masindano Wandabwa who now works as a digital solutions specialist for KiwiRail.His supervisory team was his inspiration from the word go, says Dr Herman Masindano Wandabwa who came to AUT as an international student from Kenya to study a PhD in computer science and now works as a digital solutions specialist for KiwiRail. With an interest in data analytics and natural language processing, his PhD topic was an easy choice for Herman.

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 graduatesHana SalatiSenior CFD Engineer, Dynamic Technology Solutions Ltd / Visiting Scholar, RMIT University, Melbourne, AustraliaDoctor of PhilosophyFor her PhD in biomedical engineering, Dr Hana Salati focused on exploring better treatment options for chronic rhinosinusitis, a painful nasal infection.For her PhD in biomedical engineering, Dr Hana Salati focused on exploring better treatment options for chronic rhinosinusitis, a painful nasal infection. She has always wanted to apply engineering principles to medicine and healthcare, says Hana who came to AUT as an international student from Iran. The experimental part of her research was the highlight for Hana.

Great graduatesAnna PlessasDoctor of PhilosophyFor current AUT PhD student Anna Plessas, her Doctor of Philosophy is a great opportunity to combine her background in psychology with machine learning.How much experience does a learner need to have in learning for a machine to make a prediction about their training history and their future behaviour? That is the interesting topic Anna Plessas is exploring for her PhD. For Anna, her PhD is a great opportunity to combine her background in psychology with machine learning.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your web browser at any time. Learn more.