Research
AUT research is focused on real-world impact, and we're proud of our reputation as a leading research university and have been awarded five stars for research by QS. We have more than 60 research centres and institutes delivering innovative research – from artificial intelligence and robotics to ecology and public health. Our research addresses issues facing the environment, society and the world, and also feeds back into the classroom to benefit our students.
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Our world-leading researchers
You can see some of our expert researchers below. Want to see more researchers? Refresh this page to see different academic staff or search for a researcher.
Professor Denise Wilson is a world-leading academic contributing new knowledge to support a positive transformation in wellbeing outcomes, particularly for Māori.
Associate Professor Shahab Ramhormozian focuses on structural/earthquake engineering, including a government-funded research programme on seismic resilient buildings.
Associate Professor Mangor Pedersen has significantly contributed to the ability to model brain dysfunction in people with epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.
Professor Nicola Kayes is known for her expertise in mixed methods rehabilitation research, with enduring partnerships with a diversity of rehabilitation providers.
Professor Tek Tjing Lie’s research focuses on developing positive impacts of clean energy technology to society, including wind, solar and energy storage characteristics.
Professor Andrew Lowe’s research focuses on making clinical-quality measurements available in home, primary and community care settings to enable new models of patient-centric healthcare.
Known for his expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing science, Professor Sarat Singamneni has developed a world-class lab for additive manufacturing research.
Contributing to social good through better decision-making is what drives Professor Gail Pacheco.
Professor Andrea C. Alfaro is an authority on aquaculture and marine ecology with strong links with all major aquaculture industries in New Zealand.
Postgraduate study and research
AUT is New Zealand’s fastest growing postgraduate study destination, offering a wide range of programmes.
Use AUT's research facilities
Many of our modern research facilities and equipment can be used by external researchers.
Research commercialisation
AUT Ventures provides commercialisation advice, consultancy and investment opportunities.
Contact us
Get in touch with us to find out more about research at AUT or to partner with us on a research project.
