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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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Our professors 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 professors Reinhard Klette Professor of Computer Vision First inspired by a book on automated picture analysis, Professor Reinhard Klette has had an impressive academic career, with a focus on research in the field of computer vision. In 1977, as a visitor at Warsaw’s Banach Centre, an international meeting place for mathematicians, Professor Reinhard Klette came across a book about automated picture analysis, the first book ever written on this newly emerging field. This inspired him to lead an interdisciplinary project on the design of an ‘intelligent microscope’, with integrated image analysis functionality. Since then, Professor Klette has continued his impressive academic career, with a focus on research in the field of computer vision.

Our professors 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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News

THE world university rankings for AUT 2019

New Professors and Associate Professors

01 Nov, 2018

AUT has announced the promotion to Professor of seven senior academics. A further 16 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

THE rankings place AUT in NZ top three

27 Sep, 2018

AUT has significantly improved in global university rankings published today by the Times Higher Education.

Five questions: Professor Guy Littlefair

03 Sep, 2018

We asked Professor Guy Littlefair five questions about his research at the time of his Inaugural Professorial Address.

City Campus’ newest building now open

17 Jul, 2018

The WZ building – the new home of our School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences – represents a new way of teaching and learning for AUT.

Excitement around the potential of SKA

06 Jul, 2018

New Zealand’s contribution to the world’s biggest science project – the SKA – last night received a top honour for research and innovation.

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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 graduatesJarek BeksaCEO, Sonnar Interactive LtdDoctor of PhilosophyThrough the Audio Game Hub, Doctor of Philosophy student Jarek Beksa is working on creating a wider range of more advanced games for visually impaired users.Video games are becoming more popular and advanced each year. But until now games for visually impaired users have been far more limited and simplistic. AUT Doctor of Philosophy student Jarek Beksa aims to change that. Since its inception, the Audio Game Hub has released 13 audio games for both non-sighted and sighted users, and it continues to change the world of gaming.

Great graduatesXiaoyue (Eviv) HuIT Support, VodafoneMaster of EngineeringAUT engineering alumna Eviv Hu has always been interested in practical things and likes that engineering has so many real-world applications.She has always been fascinated by engineering and technology, says Xiaoyue (Eviv) Hu. For her Master of Engineering research, Eviv explored device-to-device underlying cellular networks. She says that studying at AUT was the best choice she made, and she would definitely recommend the Master of Engineering to other students.

Great graduatesZohreh DoborjehDoctor of PhilosophyWhat can the subconscious brain tell us about a person’s decision making? That is the interesting topic Zohreh Doborjeh is exploring through her PhD research.What can the subconscious brain tell us about a person’s decision making? That is the interesting topic Zohreh Doborjeh is exploring through her PhD research. She enjoys being based at KEDRI says Zohreh who came to AUT as an international student from Iran and was awarded a doctoral fee scholarship to support her studies.

Great graduatesMaryam DoborjehDoctor of PhilosophyDoctoral study hints at revolutionary breakthroughs in your life, says Maryam Doborjeh who came to AUT to complete a Doctor of Philosophy in computing.Doctoral study hints at revolutionary breakthroughs in your life, says Maryam Doborjeh who came to AUT as an international student from Iran to complete a PhD in computing. Maryam’s research is in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly spiking neural networks. She is proud of where she is and what she has achieved in her research so far.

Great graduatesParn JonesDirector, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer, AviceMaster of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering TechnologyHow do you know that your weight training session is effective? That’s the question Parn Jones and his colleagues from start-up Avice are trying to address.How do you know that your weight training session is effective? That’s the question Parn Jones and his colleagues from start-up Avice are trying to address. Parn and his fellow Avice co-founders came up with the idea while working on their research projects at the AUT Institute of Biomedical Technologies and are currently working with the AUT Ventures team to turn their idea into a finished product.

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