ResearchRangahau

The best research doesn't just ask questions – it solves problems people actually face. AUT research tackles real-world challenges – from AI and robotics to ecology and public health – creating knowledge that works well beyond the university. We partner with industry and communities to ensure discoveries translate into meaningful change. This applied approach has earned us five-star research recognition from QS and reflects our commitment to research with purpose.

Latest university research

Q&A: Apartment Living Matters

Law
Can a body corporate prevent you from using your unit as an Airbnb? Join Rod Thomas to find out what you need to know about living in an apartment.
Can gen AI be a privacy expert?Can gen AI be a privacy expert?

Can gen AI be a privacy expert?

Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
AUT researchers find AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude AI and Gemini can interpret websites’ privacy policies with up to 85% accuracy.
“Lungwashing” stubs out tobacco harm“Lungwashing” stubs out tobacco harm

“Lungwashing” stubs out tobacco harm

Business
New AUT research exposes the steps a major tobacco company takes to look like it cares about the health of people and the planet.
World-leading asbestos research at AUTWorld-leading asbestos research at AUT

World-leading asbestos research at AUT

Architecture and built environment
Research to determine if asbestos fibres found in kids’ play sand can be inhaled is underway, led by AUT Associate Professor...

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.

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Sarat Singamneni

Known for his expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing science, Professor Sarat Singamneni has developed a world-class lab for additive manufacturing research.

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Scott Duncan

Professor Scott Duncan uses cutting-edge technology to extract and visualise complex time-use compositions related to physical activity, sleep, transport and multidimensional wellbeing.

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Jack Chen

An expert in chemical synthesis and supramolecular chemistry, Dr Jack Chen researches stimuli-responsive systems with exciting possibilities for the development of smart materials.

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Shahab Ramhormozian

Associate Professor Shahab Ramhormozian focuses on structural/earthquake engineering, including a government-funded research programme on seismic resilient buildings.

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Valery Feigin

Professor Valery Feigin is globally known as an expert on stroke, traumatic brain injury prevention, epidemiology and treatment/rehabilitation.

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Denise Wilson

Professor Denise Wilson is a world-leading academic contributing new knowledge to support a positive transformation in wellbeing outcomes, particularly for Māori.

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Mangor Pedersen

Associate Professor Mangor Pedersen has significantly contributed to the ability to model brain dysfunction in people with epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.

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Rita V. Krishnamurthi

Professor Rita Krishnamurthi is an expert on dementia, stroke and epidemiology, and was part of the team that won the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Science Prize.

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Andrew Lowe

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.

Research institutes and networks AUT is involved in

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.

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Research commercialisation

AUT Ventures provides commercialisation advice, consultancy and investment opportunities.

AUT Ventures website

Contact us

Get in touch with us to find out more about research at AUT or to partner with us on a research project.

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