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.

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Health technologies

Energy

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  • Smart Systems, Materials and Manufacturing Research Centre (S2M2)

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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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AI for the environment hackathon
18 Aug, 2022
In September AUT will host the female-led AI hackathon AI for the environment in a weekend of creative problem-solving.
ECMS launch
A bold new research framework for ECMS
28 Jul, 2022
The School of Engineering, Computer Science & Mathematics’ vision is to produce industry and future-ready graduates for a globally connected world.
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Sleep, glorious sleep
09 Jun, 2022
A new machine designed by AUT alumna Dalya Al-Mohamadamin could put a good night’s sleep back on the menu for thousands of Kiwis. AUT’s Insight meets her.
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AUT BioDesign Lab: Testing boundaries
09 Jun, 2022
At the AUT BioDesign Lab, engineers, designers, physiologists, neuroscientists & clinicians join forces to solve real problems. AUT’s Insight meets them.
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Steve Henry new Royal Society Fellow
21 Mar, 2022
Congratulations to Professor Steve Henry of Kode Technology Innovation (DCT) and Kode Biotech, on being made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
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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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Anna Plessas
Dalya Al-Mohamadamin
Hana Salati
Fucheng Zheng
Herman Masindano Wandabwa
Anna Plessas
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.
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Dalya Al-Mohamadamin
Great graduatesDalya Al-MohamadaminDoctor of PhilosophyFor her PhD in biomedical engineerig, Dalya Al-Mohamadamin is exploring a new approach to treat sleep apnea, a sleep disorder where a person stops breathing.For her PhD in biomedical engineering, Dalya Al-Mohamadamin is exploring a new approach to treat sleep apnea, a sleep disorder where a person stops breathing while sleeping. Dalya’s PhD research is supervised by Professor Ahmed Al-Jumaily who is the director of the AUT Institute of Biomedical Technologies (IBTec).
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Hana Salati
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.
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Fucheng Zheng
Great graduatesFucheng ZhengDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Deciding to study engineering was easy, says Fucheng Zheng who studied a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at AUT.Artificial intelligence has impacted the world in many ways, says Fucheng Zheng who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and is now working towards a PhD. Deciding to study engineering was easy, says Fucheng who is now sharing his passion for engineering through his role as a teaching assistant for first-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students.
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Herman Masindano Wandabwa
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.
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