Postgraduate research
Thesis completion by year
2023 PhD completions
- ANDE, Raghu. A Theoretical and Numerical Investigation of Large array of Cantilever Beams in Fluids. Supervisor: Stefanie Gutschmidt. Co-Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier.
- CAI, Tao. Systematic Investigations on Flame Propagation, Reaction Mechanism Reduction, Combustion and Emission Characteristics in Ammonia-Fueled Micro-Combustors. Supervisor: Dan Zhao.
- MOHAMMADI SEFIDAN, Ali. Drying kinetics of milk droplets in spray dryers: a tripartite modelling approach. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier.
- STEPHENSON, Paul. Modelling Multi-Component Nucleation and Growth of Aerosol Droplets in an Inhaler Device. Supervisor: Mark Jermy. Co-Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier
- STRUYVEN, Florent. Study of electrogenerated two-phase and microfluidic flows. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier.
- SUN, Qianhui. Digital Twins in Mechanical Ventilation: Models, Identification, and Prediction of Patient-Specific Response to Care. Supervisor: Geoff Chase.
- NOURANI, Sia. Manufacturing quality parameters for clinching: numerical simulation, analogue modelling and experimental studies of clinching process. Supervisor: Dirk Pons. Co-supervisor: Digby Symons.
- JAUNG, Chunming. Bio-inspired spiking neural network algorithm development and tactile signal processing. Supervisor: Yilei Zhang.
- ORMSBEE, Jennifer. Modelling Endogenous Glucose Production and Glucose Uptake in Health and Disease. Supervisor: Geoff Chace. Co-Supervisor: Jennifer Knopp.
- BAGHERI, Arash. Optimum Handle Location for the Hand Assisted Sit to Stand Transition: A Tool. Supervisor: Keith Alexander. Associated Supervisor: Ian McMillan.
- LYU, Zichong. Optimisation of freight transportation networks - Supply Chain Modelling of Modal Mixes and Network Configurations for Optimisation on Measures of Cost, Lead Time and Sustainability. Supervisor: Dirk Pons. Co-Supervisor: Yilei Zhang.
2023 Masters completions
- HULL, Benjamin. Flight trajectory modelling and flight path prediction of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the New Zealand Defence Force and the Defence Technology Agency. Supervisor: Paul Docherty.
- WHITING, Jeremy. Design of a Deployment and Retrieval System for Submerged Open-Ocean Aquaculture Structures. Supervisor: Shayne Gooch.
- JAMES, Christian. Temper Bead Welding Procedure Development. Supervisor: Milo Kral. Co-supervisor: Brian Richardson.
- WATSON, Hosea. Structure-Property-Processing of Additively Manufactured Aerospace Alloys. Supervisor: Milo Kral.
- LYNCH, Joseph. The response of wilding pine samaras to perturbation as experienced in turbulent wind conditions. Supervisor: Mark Jermy. Co-supervisor: Natalia Kabaliuk.
- MASSE-DENICOURT, Vincent. Additively Manufactured Rocket Thrust Chambers: Damage Characterization Post Hot-Fire and Material Properties. Supervisor: Milo Kral. Co-supervisor: Catherine Bishop.
- TONG, Jinshen. Numerical investigation on enhancing thermal performance and flame stability of a micro-combustor in thermophotovoltaic power systems. Supervisor: Dan Zhao.
- MCMILLAN, Jonty. Development of Elastic Lattice Structures Suitable for Rugby Headgear. Supervisor: Natalia Kabaliuk. Co-Supervisor: Digby Symons. Associated Supervisor: Keith Alexander.
2022 PhD completions
- AGHAJANNEZHAD, Pouria. Simulation of fluid flow in geothermal reservoirs. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier. Co-Supervisor: Sid Becker.
- ALLISON, Serah. Quantification of Risk of Occupational Methoxyflurane Toxicity in the Modern Setting. Supervisor: Paul Docherty. Co-Supervisors: Dirk Pons & Geoff Chase.
- AUST, Jonas. Visual inspection of aircraft engine blades. Supervisor: Dirk Pons.
- BAGALKOT, Anurag. Methods for Optimizing the life of Polymer Rapid Tooling (PRT) inserts for Injection Moulding. Supervisor: Dirk Pons. Co-Supervisors: Don Clucas & Digby Symons.
- BISHOP, Daniel. Low-cost luminance imaging - removing barriers to an improved and luminance-based lighting practice. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Susan Krumdieck.
- CAMPBELL, Jake. Development of non-invasive, optical methods for central cardiovascular and blood chemistry monitoring. Supervisor: Chris Pretty. Co-Supervisor: Geoff Chase.
- CAO, Feng. Contact force and torque estimation for collaborative manipulators based on an adaptive Kalman filter with variable time period. Supervisor: Paul Docherty. Co-Supervisor: Geoff Chase.
- CHYRVA, Illia. Multicopter flow fields and their influence on a spray released from multicopters. Supervisor: Mark Jermy. Co-Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier.
- COE, Michael. Intersection Between Natural and Artificial Swimmers: A scaling approach to underwater vehicle design. Supervisor: Stefanie Gutschmidt. Co-Supervisors; Mark Jermy, Natalia Kabaliuk.
- FITZJOHN, Jessica. Automated breast cancer diagnostics using a digital image elastotomography (DIET) system. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Cong Zhou.
- HOLDER-PEARSON, Lui. Medical Innovation: Using mechatronics engineering to reduce inequities in healthcare. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Paul Docherty.
- LEONHARDT, David. Barrel Vibrations in Small Arms using Combined Experimental/Computational Methods. Supervisor: Mark Garnich. Co-Supervisor: Mark Staiger.
- McGREGOR, Angus. On the Design of Len Lye’s Harmonic Sculptures at the Largest Feasible Size. Supervisor: Shayne Gooch. Co-Supervisors: Stefanie Gutschmidt & Mark Jermy.
- MCKENZIE, Lachlan. Development of a Hybrid Assist-as-need Hand Exoskeleton for Stroke Rehabilitation. Supervisor: Chris Pretty. Co-Supervisor: XiaoQi Chen.
- MURPHY, Liam. Clinically Feasible Model-Based Methods to Guide Cardiovascular Fluid Therapy in the ICU. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Shaun Davidson.
- MURTON, Benjamin. Methods for the creation of high performance cellular materials. Supervisor: Digby Symons. Co-Supervisor: Don Clucas.
- NI, Siliang. Energy conversion efficiency improvement and NOx emission reduction study of different shaped micro-combustors. Supervisor: Dan Zhao. Co-Supervisor: Sid Becker.
- RABIEPOUR,Mohammad. Assessing Seismic Collapse of Structures Using Digital Cloning Techniques. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Cong Zhou.
- SMITH, Rachel. Model Based Hemodynamic Management of Critically Ill Patients. Supervisor: Geoff Chase.
- STILWELL, George. Understanding and modelling upper body strength for people with C5-C7 tetraplegia. Supervisor: Shayne Gooch, Co-Supervisor: Digby Symons.
- SU, Yunpeng (Steven). Development and Evaluation of Mixed Reality-Enhanced Robotic Systems for Intuitive Tele-manipulation and Tele-manufacturing Tasks in Hazardous Conditions. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Chris Pretty.
- WILLIAMSON, Petra. In-Vitro Analysis of Haemodynamics in Stented Arteries. Supervisor: Paul Docherty.
2022 Masters completions.
- ABDALI Maryam. PCM-based battery cooling for an electric racing vehicle. Supervisor: Natalia Kabaliuk.
- ELLIOT, Grace. Valorisation of Hemp Lignin through the Synthesis of Sustainable Bioresins. Supervisor: Mark Staiger.
- GROVE, Robert. Development of a Low Cost Flush Air Data Sensing System: Natalia Kabaliuk. Co-Supervisor: Chris Pretty
- GUAN, Yiheng. Numerical and Theoretical Investigations on Nonlinear Thermoacoustic Instabilities in a Bifurcating Combustor and Flame Transfer Function Identification. Supervisor: Dan Zhao. Co-Supervisor: Sid Becker.
- HENDERSON, Matt. Estimating the risk of airborne infection with the use of respiratory support devices. Supervisor: Mark Jermy. Co-Supervisor: Natalia Kabaliuk.
- IMPEY, Tessa. Aerodynamics of a Sit Ski. Supervisor: Natalia Kabaliuk. Co-Supervisor: Mark Jermy.
- JONES, Sebastian. Spinal Fusion and Computer Methods: An FEA study into Ovine Lumbar Vertebrae Fusion. Supervisor: Debbie Munro. Co-Supervisor: Digby Symons.
- PRASAD, Raj. Investigation of the differences in generated noise between simulated and natural rainfall. Supervisor: John Pearse.
- SILVESTER Jared. Development of an automated load securing system. Supervisor: Shayne Gooch.
- SHEPHERD, Ross. Spin coating on a non-axisymmetric curved substrate. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier.
2021 PhD completions
- BROOKS, Tom. Finite Element Modelling of Infant Head Impacts for Use in Forensic Reconstructions. Supervisor: Mark Jermy. Co-supervisor: Mark Garnich.
- CHATFIELD, Logan. A hybrid assist-as-need elbow exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation. Supervisor: Chris Pretty. Co-supervisor: Michael Hayes.
- COURT-PATIENCE, Daniel. Numerical Study of Structural Performance of Buckling-Restrained Braces and End Connections. Supervisor: Mark Garnich. Co-Supervisor: Amy Lovisa.
- FITZPATRICK, Sarah. Aerogels Synthesised from Canola Seed Meal Protein: Processing-structure-property relationships. Supervisor: Mark Staiger. Co-Supervisor: Dr Santanu Deb-Choudhury.
- FORTUNE, Ben. Electrode-skin Impedance Compensation for Improved Bioelectrical Signal Acquisition. Supervisor: Chris Pretty. Co-Supervisor: Michael Hayes.
- GALLARDO OCAMPO, Patricio. Essential Elements of the Energy Transition for Freight Movements: Data Mining, Modelling Tools and Policy Scenarios - with Case Study in New Zealand. Supervisor: Susan Krumdieck. Co-supervisor: Rua Murray.
- RAMSAY, James. Towards passive fluidic control: optimization of non-uniform suction of separated flows. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier. Co-Supervisor: Wei Hua Ho.
- RUBIN, Rafel. Theoretical and experimental aerodynamic thrust studies of propellers at angles of incidence. Supervisor: Dan Zhao. Co-supervisor: Edison Goncalves.
- WILKES, Ryan. Exploring the effects of thermomechanical processing and surface preparation on the in vitro corrosion performance of Mg-Zn-Ca alloys for biodegradable orthopaedic applications. Supervisor: Mark Staiger. Co-supervisors: George Dias (Otago) and Bartosz Nowak.
- YOUNG, Alice. Internal Nitridation of Alloy 800H: Characterisation, Simulation, and Effects on Mechanical Behaviour. Supervisor: Catherine Bishop. Co-supervisor: Milo Kral.
2021 ME completions
- COLEMAN, James. Intelligent personal protection for industrial repirators. Supervisor: Yilei Zhang. Co-Supervisor: Julia Bartnik-Thumm.
- STRANG, Isabella. Predicting the Mechanical Performance of Pultruded Composite Materials. Supervisor: Mark Staiger. Co-Supervisor: Mark Garnich.
- WRIGHT, Frederick. The development of an in-silico model of the human head for the simulation of traumatic brain injury. Supervisor: Paul Docherty.
2020 PhD completions
- BALMER, Joel. Model-based arterial flow and stroke volume estimation for hemodynamic monitoring in a critical care environment. Supervisor: Chris Pretty. Co-Supervisors: Geoff Chase & Geoff Shaw.
- BARANOV, Anton. Toward a Facile Fabrication Route for All-Cellulose Composite Laminates via Patial Dissolution in Aqueous Tetrabutylphosphonium Hydroxide Solution. Supervisor: Mark Staiger. Associate Supervisor: Catherine Bishop
- BLAIR, Niebert. Sustainable electricity for traditional economies : the design of a sustainable electricity system for remote electrification. Supervisor: Susan Krumdieck. Associate Supervisor: Dirk Pons.
- EGAS ORTUNO, Jose. Stirling Cycle Micro Combined Heat and Power System to Mitigate Energy Poverty and Promote Information and Technology Access for Rural Education and Sustainable Development Purposes. Supervisor: Don Clucas. Co-supervisor: Stefanie Gutschmidt.
- GHAFOORPOOR YAZDI, Sina. Particle Image Velocimetry Measurement of Haemodynamics in Compliant Phantoms of Healthy and Stented Arteries. Supervisor: Paul Docherty
- GORTHY, Rukmini. A Forensic Approach to Elucidate the Factors that Influence the Photocatalytic Activity of Nanostructured Anatase-Rutile-Carbon Composite Coatings by pp-MOCVD. Supervisor: Susan Krumdiec. Co-supervisor: Catherine Bishop
- HOWE, Sarah. Measurement of Lung Mechanics During Spontaneous Tidal Breathing in Out-Patient Care. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Chris Pretty
- HUANG, Yicun. Continuum Model for Nanocolumn Growth During Low-Pressure Vapour Deposition. Supervisor: Catherine Bishop
- JI, Zuzhen. Optimising Manufacturing Industrial Production Layout for Occupational Health and Safety. Supervisor: Dirk Pons
- KIM, Kyeong Tae. Clinical Utilisation of Respiratory Elastance in Clinical Environments. Supervisor: Geoff Chase
- LAND, Johann. Development from Discovery to Industry ; The case of Pulsed Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition and Heterogeneous Photocatalysis. Supervisor: Susan Krumdieck.
- MANICKAVASAGAM, Arun Kumar. Hydrodynamic Coupling of Arrays in Fluids. Supervisor: Stefanie Gutschmidt. Co-supervisor: Mathieu Sellier
- MIN, Hae Yeol. Transient Oscillation Control Strategy for Type-4 Wind Turbines in Weak Grids. Supervisor: Geoff Chase.
- NAJAF ZADEH, Hossein. Mass Fabrication of High-Resolution Hydrogels by a Highspeed Process Using a Thermal 3D Screen Printing Method. Supervisor: Don Clucas. Co-supervisor: Tim Huber
- NESTSIAROVICH, Kristina. Communication in Engineering Teams: Personal Interactions and Role Assignment. Supervisor: Dirk Pons
- TAMADON, Abbas. Characterization of Flow-Based Bobbin Friction Stir Welding Process. Supervisor: Dirk Pons
- TORRES, Oscar Matheus. Multiphase Field Modelling of Ferroelectric Materials Near the Polymorphic Phase Boundary. Supervisor: Catherine Bishop
- UYTTENDAELE, Vincent. Patient-Specific Metabolic Variability and Precision Glycaemic Control in Critical Care. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-supervisor: Thomas Desaive
- VISHNUPRIYA, Vishnupriya. Modelling Force Behaviour and Contributions of Metallic Extrusion Dampers for Seismic Energy Dissipation. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-supervisor: Geoff Rodgers.
2020 ME completions
- AUSTIN, William. Nose landing gear design, manufacturing, and testing for the Dawn Aerospace Mk-II spaceplane. Supervisor: Paul Docherty.
- BREEUWER, Nicholas. Gradient Grain Growth. Supervisor: Catherine Bishop. Co-Supervisor: Milo Kral.
- GODSIFF, Sam. Autonomous variable buoyancy system for marine farming. Supervisor: Keith Alexander. Co-Supervisor: Don Clucas.
- GUAN, Di. Aeroacoustics Damping Performance Studies on Helmholtz Resonators and In-duct Perforated Plates. Supervisor: Dan Zhao. Co-Supervisor: Sid Becker.
- HEALY, Aaron. Development of reverberation rooms for the measurement of sound absorption. Supervisor: John Pearse. Co-Supervisor: Sid Becker.
- JOSE, Bibin. Spin Coating on Curved Surfaces. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier. Co-Supervisor: Volker Nock.
- LONGWORTH, Luke. Effects of electrostatically charging pesticide sprays and quantitative methods for measuring spray efficacy. Supervisor: Mark Jermy.
- PETTERSON, Timothy. Development of an electric vehicle for autonomous use on a New Zealand dairy farm. Supervisor: Shayne Gooch.
- STEELE, Tate. System design, manufacturing and testing for a hypersonic autonomous vehicle main landing gear. Supervisor: Keith Alexander. Co-Supervisor: Paul Docherty.
2019 PhD completions
- BOYD, Bradley. Numerical modelling of an acoustically-driven bubble: the growth and collapse near a wall. Supervisor: Sid Becker. Co-Supervisors: Paul Docherty & Mathieu Sellier.
- CHEN, Shuying. Hydrodynamics and growth of colloidal silica in geothermal reinjection. Supervisor: Mark Jermy
- COOK, Jarrod. Design, Testing and Simulation of Grip 'n' Grab Ratcheting, Tension-only Devices for Seismic Energy Dissipation Systems. Supervisor: Geoff Rodgers
- FITZPATRICK, Anthony. Diagnosis of total hip prosthesis condition using a combined approach of acoustic emission monitoring and patient gait analysis. Supervisor: Geoff Rodgers
- GHAHRAMANIAN GOLZAR, Farzin Hybrid Passive Seismic Mitigation Devices for Low Damage Structures. Supervisor: Geoff Rodgers.
- JAVAHERI KOOPAEE, Mohammadali. Design, modelling and control of a modular snake robot with torque feedback for pedal wave locomotion on surfaces with irregularities. Supervisor: Chris Pretty
- KENNY, Allanah. Parallel Neurovascular Coupling Models and Associated Spreading Depression. Supervisor: Tim David
- MORTON, Sophie. Development of virtual patients for use in mechanical ventilation. Supervisor: Geoff Chase
- RASHIDIAN, Hossein Understanding the role of the substrate texture on superhydrophobicity. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier
- ROBERTSON, Jeremy Coupling fluid temperature control and passive cavitation detection during skin sonoporation. Supervisor: Sid Becker
- STEWART Ashley Upper-limb hybrid assist-as-need exoskeleton Supervisors: XiaoQi Chen and Chris Pretty
- ZHOU, Tony. Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring devices for glycaemic control in Intensive Care. Supervisor: Geoff Chase
2018 PhD completions
- AL BEHADILI, Abdulrahman Jasim Mohammed. A novel way to measure the rheology of liquids
- ALLISON, Peter. Development of a prototype for a real-time variable rate bitumen spray system
- AMIES, Alexander. A non-contact structural health monitoring method based on radio frequency signal analysis
- BEARDSLEY, Aaron. Deformation mechanism map and microstructural behaviour of austenitic stainless steel incoloy 800H tube during uniaxial creep
- BRICE, Craig. Compositional sensitivity in additively manufactured aluminium alloy 2139
- DAVIDSON, Shaun. Real-time, non-additionally invasive metrics of cardiovascular performance in critical care: a model-based framework
- GOODMAN, Michelle. Cellular ionic concentration dynamics and wave propagation in spatial media
- ISMAIL, Hina. Experimental and analytical tools for rapid development of digital imaging-based elasto-tomography technology
- LIU, Dan. Development of a combined creep-fatigue model for engineering purposes
- MAT SALLEH, Mokhtar. Hygrothermal effect on the mechanical behaviour of all-cellulose composite.
- POSKUS, Eimantas. Structural health monitoring of non-linear hysteretic structures
- STEWART, Kent. Model-based glycaemic control using subcutaneous insulin for in-patients
- STOFFELS, Mark. Molecular dynamics simulations on the effects of moisture on the interfacial adhesion properties of glass fibre-epoxy composites
- TREDINNICK, Seamus. 3D printed titanium implants.
2018 ME completions
- FREWEN, Thomas. Development of a portable milking platform for ovine dairy using the TRIZ design methodology
- GILANI, Cid. Predicting the motion trajectories of a modular snake robot performing various gaits.
- GOOD, Anton. Effect of matrix additives on the mechanical properties of pultruded composites.
- GOSTEV, Denis. Design optimisation of a fabricated waterjet transition duct.
- LEUNG, Lap Kei. Optimisation of condenser design on solar desalinators
- SCOTT, Callum. Pose estimation for feedback control in a snake robot.
- WIJNINCKX, Richard. Experimental investigation of a zeotropic working fluid and working fluid filling factor on system performance in a small-scale ORC
2017 PhD completions
- ADAMS, Cletus. Effect of nasal high flow therapy on work of breathing and CO2 tension: using an in vitro and mathematical modelling approach
- BAI, Ming. China urban transport energy activity adaptation potential model: an application of transition engineering methodology for Beijing’s sustainable transport development
- CLEMENS, Kevin. Aerodynamics of asymmetrical land speed record vehicles
- HEWETT, James. Modelling evolving boundary problems in fluid mechanics
- JACKSON, Samuel. Modelling and control of coupled AFM arrays for parallel imaging verified through a macro scale experiment
- KAMOI, Shun. Model-based hemodynamic monitoring in critical care for improved diagnosis and treatment
- KHAN, Musabbir. Non-invasive monitoring of peripheral oxygen extraction and perfusion using photoplethysmography
- LANGDON, Ruby. Modelling and prediction of physiological behaviour in critically ill patients
- MANSELL, Erin. Development of mathematical models of everyday life factors on glycaemia, identifiable in outpatients with type 1 diabetes
- MATHIAS, Elshin Joel. Computational modelling of neurovascular coupling and the BOLD signal
- MURTHY, Hari. Growth mechanism of aluminium oxide films and the factors controlling it in a pulse pressure MOCVD technique using different precursors in organic solvents
- NG, Vi-Vie. Self-propulsion and mixing of microdroplets through surface tension gradient
- PAULIN, Scott. Asymptotically optimal path planning with integrated local optimisation for robotic vine pruning
- REDMOND, Daniel. Respiratory mechanics and patient effort in mechanical ventilation
- SHARIFI, Mostafa. Enhanced vision-based localization and control for navigation of non-holonomic omnidirectional mobile robots in GPS-denied environments
- SIWACH, Sandeep. Development and validation of a CFD-based approach towards analysing Pentane vaporizers
- THOMAS, Felicity. Continuous glucose monitoring for optimising glycaemic performance in individuals without diabetes
- TORRES LEPE, Pablo. The electrospinnability of saccharides
2017 ME completions
- BEWLEY, Claire. Improvements to ergonomics and reliability of the Digital Image Elasto-Tomography breast cancer screening device
- BUCHAJCZYK, Marcin. The effect of compliance in the upper airway
- DOWDING, Stewart. Massively parallel simulations of coupled arterial cells:Ca2+ dynamics and atherosclerosis
- FLINT, Tim. Towards understanding Empty Nose Syndrome using computational fluid dynamics
- SHAND, Duncan. Modelling jetpack impact following emergency descent
- SPYKER, Jamie. Development of an autonomous surface tracking quadrotor system utilizing low-cost proximity sensors
- TAYLOR, Jason. Numerical modeling of the Bead Mobility Technique
- WHITE, Timothy. Smooth track propulsion: an amphibious craft propelled by a smooth track
2016 PhD completions
- BUDISULISTYO, Denny. Feasibility analysis of ORC systems: thermo-economic and technical considerations for flexible design
- CAUGHLEY, Alan. Novel diaphragm free-piston Stirling cryocooler
- de LANCEA, Christine La Rae. Steps towards a fully computerized brain: the cerebral circulation
- DORMANNS, Jan. All cellulose composite laminates: the processing-structure-property relationships from the macro to the nanoscale
- DORMANNS, Katharina. Computational models of neurovascular coupling
- GUO, Peng. Analysing nursing workload in Intensive Care Unit by using a novel objective tracking system
- KHODABOCUS, Mohammad Irshad. Mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of self-propelling, coalescing droplets
- McLEOD, Amy. Carburized ethylene pyrolysis tubes : an analysis of the relationship between microstructure, creep performance, and magnetic response.
- MEACLEM, Christopher. Semi-autonomous brachiating robot for teleoperated steep terrain tree harvesting
- MILNE, Bartholomew. Teleoperation for steep country forestry harvesting
- PALLIPPADAN, JOHNY Jaijus. Modulating factors of intracellular calcium dynamics in vascular smooth muscle cell : a numerical study
- ZHOU, Cong. Efficient hysteresis loop analysis based structural health monitoring of civil structures
2016 ME completions
- COLLINSON, David. Geometry based prediction of laminar flow characteristics through non-homogeneous porous material
- DHANDU, Srujan. Lift and drag analysis of a 3D synthetic dragonfly wing
- GORRIE, Alex. Optimisation of solar desalination process: an investigation of the critical parameters affecting solar still water production in the context of a developing country
- MCKAY, Ryan. Shape optimisation of a 200mm axial fan for aeroacoustic noise
- MAJOR, Vincent. Randomised controlled trial initialisation and management in the Intensive Care Unit
- VAN HOUT, George. The acoustic performance of suspended ceiling systems
2015 PhD completions
- DAMANHURI, Nor Salwa. Multi-scale pulmonary modelling and clinical applications
- DICKSON, Jennifer. Safe, effective, and patient-specific glycaemic control in neonatal Intensive Care
- FISK, Liam. Model-based decision support in glycaemic control
- KOKHANENKO, Pavlo. Hydrodynamics and chemistry of silica scale formation in hydrogeothermal systems
- O'KEEFE, Alexander. Determining the feasibility of building Len Lye's kinetic artwork Sun, Land and Sea
- OTHMAN, Nor Azlan. Analysis and optimisation of model-based insulin sensitivity and secretion tests
- PARENTE, Jacquelyn. A model-based clinical biomarker for sepsis diagnosis in critical care patients
- REYNGOUD, Benjamin. Hybrid materials design to control creep in pipes
- SAH PRI, Azurahisham. Analysis, development and management of glucose-insulin regulatory system for out of hospital cardiac arrest (ohca) patients, treated with hypothermia
- SCOTT, Ben. The development of a REAT test facility and an evaluation of hearing protector assessment methods
- SOLTANIPOUR LAZARJAN, Milad. Dynamic behaviour of brain and surrogate materials under ballistic impact
- SUED, Mohammad Kamil. Fixed bobbin friction stir welding of marine grade aluminium
- VERSTAPPEN, Andre. Passive damping treatments for controlling vibration in isotropic and orthotropic structural materialsWAREINGRobinInvestigation and prediction of the sound transmission loss of plywood constructions
- WONG, Choon Seng. Design-to-Resource (DTR) using SMC Turbine Adaptive Strategy: design process of Low Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (LT-ORC)
2015 ME completions
- BARCLAY, Edward. System level drop-impact simulatioin and validation of handheld radio devices
- BANERJEE, Steven. A 3D microrobotic actuator for micro and nano manipulation
- CHANG, Yuan. Development of a wall climbing inspection robot with high mobility on complex shaped walls
- HORNE, Rory. Usability assessment of a powered wheelchair controller: how impairments affect human computer interaction based tasks
- MUIR, Lindsay. Modelling a novel orbital IC engine to aide further design
- PONS, Arion. Aeroelastic flutter as a multiparameter eigenvalue problem
- SOUTHON, Michael. Performance and cost evaluation to inform the design and implementation of Organic Rankine Cycles in New Zealand
- TAYLOR, Leighton. Development of a low temperature geothermal Organic Rankin Cycle standard
- WAYMOUTH, Andrew. Low effort patient handling devices
- YANNAKIS, Nicholas. Eonomic optimisation of domestic solar hot water for the commercial market using consol evacuator tube panels in Christchurch, New Zealand
2014 PhD completions
- ABDUL HAMID, Nurfaizey. Controlling the spatial deposition of electrospun fibre
- AHMED, Gulraiz. Effects of the fluid rheology and surface texture of the footprint of passive droplets
- ASGARI, Hamid. Modelling, simulation and control of gas turbines using artificial neural networks
- ASUNCION, Janice. The geographic adaptive potential of freight transportation and production system in the context of fuel and emission constraints
- BENHAL, Prateek. Dielectrophoresis-based spherical particle rotation in 3D space for automated high throughput enucleation
- CHOI, Rejina. Modelling and model based control design for rotorcraft unmanned aerial vehicle
- DONOHUE, Brian. The transient behaviour of the co-axial non-synchronous rotating assembly of a decanting centrifuge
- FULHU, Miraz. Active human intelligence for smart grid (AHISG): feedback control of remote power systems
- GARDINER, Benjamin. High temperature creep performance of alloy 800H
- HOEGEL, Benedikt. Thermodynamics-based design of Stirling engines for low-temperature heat sources
- KABALIUK, Natalia. Dynamics of blood drop formation and flight
- KUMAR, Pawan. Studies of wire-matrix interaction in some tungsten wire reinforced stainless steels
- LE GUEN, Marie-Joo. Damping behaviour of plant-fibre composite materials
- LEE, Darryl. Development of a PP-MOCVD system and its design and operational parameters for uniform industrial coatings on 3D objects
- MASOOMI, Sayyed. An efficient biomimetic swimming robot capable of multiple gaits of locomotion: design, modelling and fabrication
- MOHEBBI, Farzad. Optimal shape design based on body-fitted grid generation
- PEARCE, Antony. Lean thinking and the factors necessary for its success
- REDWOOD, Benjamin. Analysis, design, optimisation and testing of a gyroscopically stabilized platform
- SCHUERMANN, Jeremias. Novel processing pathways for all cellulose composites
- SPECK, Michael. The design, theory and development of the flight envelope of a twin-ducted-fan Jetpack
2014 ME completions
- DEY, Karla. Anatomic dead space washout and flow effects during breathing with nasal high flow therapy
- FERNANDEZ, Rajan. Machine monitoring: a market study with application of business model innovation theory
- MCKINLAY, Ryan. An investigation into the performance of axial flow refrigerator fans
- SHEK, Jimmy. Homogenised models of smooth muscle and endothelial cells
- SPENCER, Timothy. Design of Len Lye's Blade at the largest economic size
- VAN GESTEL, Patrick. Optimising production control for reduction of allergen contamination
- VIVIERS, David. A preliminary study into non invasive breast cancer diagnosis using magnetic resonance elastography
2013 PhD completions
- BELL, George. Analysis and development of a decanter centrifuge: power consumption analysis, development of a composite bowl, and feed accelerator analysis
- BUCHANAN, Karl. The effects of long-term isothermal ageing on the microstructure of HP-Nb and HP-NbTi alloys
- CHIEW, Yeong Shiong. Model-based mechanical ventilation for the critically ill
- FARR, Hannah. Autoregulation of the human cerebrovasculature by neurovascular coupling
- FERNANDEZ, Rajan. Oscillating hydrofoil propulsion for human-powered watercraft applications
- GEOGHEGAN, Patrick. In vitro experimental investigation into the effect of compliance on models of arterial hemodynamics
- GESSESE, Alelign. Algorithms for bed topography reconstruction in geophysical flows
- HUBER, Tim. Processing of all cellulose composites via an ionic liquid route
- JAMALUDIN, Ummu. Developing and validating a new comprehensive glucose-insulin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics model
- JOHARI, Shazlina. Microsystems for C.elegans mechanics and locomotion study
- KASHIF, Amer. Imaging technology for digital image based motion detection in the DIET breast cancer screening system
- PETROV, Andrii. Brain Magnetic Resonance Elastography based on Rayleigh Damping material model
- REVIE, James. Model-Based Cardiovascular Monitoring in Critical Care for Improved Diagnosis of Cardiac Dysfunction
- SAFAEIAN, Navid. Computational modelling of capillaries in neuro-vascular coupling
- SHAMSUDIN, Syariful. The development of neural network based system identification and adaptive flight control for an autonomous helicopter system
- SIGNAL, Matthew. Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Tight Glycemic Control in Critical Care Patients
- STANGER, Jonathan. Experimental assessment of charge flow in electrospinning
- STEVENSON, David. Estimation of the time-varying elastance of the left and right ventricles
- UNDERWOOD, Lindsay. Aerodynamics of track cycling
- WATERMAN, Jay. In vitro assessment of the corrosion protection of biomimetic calcium phosphate coatings on magnesium.
2013 ME completions
- BRITTENDEN, Ashley. Critical speed of an HJ364 water jet assembly
- BULL, John. Measurement of the airborne sound insulation of traffic noise barriers using impulse response techniques
- COWAN, Andre. Sound transmission loss of composite sandwich panels
- HAMILTON, Kent. Improvements to the design of a flexible diaphragm for use in pressure wave generators for crypgenic refrigeration systems
- HAYES, Edwin. Machine learning for intelligent control: application of reinforcement learning techniques to the development of flight control systems for miniature UAV rotorcraft
- LANE, Jeremy. Active control of noise through windows
- PHILLIPS, Timothy. Sound transmission loss of sandwich panels
- ROOSEN, Timothy. Reducing lean and environmental wastes: the integration value stream mapping with environmental wastes to improve production, performance, efficiency and process flow
- VAN DRUNEN, Erwin. Mechanical Ventilation modelling and optimisation
2012 PhD completions
- ABDUL RAZAK, Normy Norfiz.a Robust modelling of the glucose-insulin system for tight glycemic control of less critical care patients.
- BAIN, Joseph. Thermomechanical Hot Tool Cutting and Surface Quality in Robotic Foam Sculpting
- CAMBRIDGE, Jason. The sound insulation of cavity walls
- CHANDRAPAL, Mervin. Intelligent assistive and rehabilitation knee orthotic device utilizing pneumatic artificial muscles
- FULLER, Adam. Increasing the specific speed of simple microhydro propeller turbines
- GHANBARI, Ali. Force interaction and sensing in bio-micromanipulation
- GILMORE, Jordan. Computational fluid dynamics analysis of jet engine test facilities
- KERSHAW, Helen. Reconstruction of mechanical properties from surface-based motion data for Digital Image Elasto-Tomography using an implicit surface representation of breast tissue structure
- LIM, Chin Wai. Numerical Modelling of Non-Equilibrium Flow and Droplets Transport for Pulsed Pressure-Chemical Vapour Deposition (PP-CVD) Process
- MASURI, Siti Ujila. Design and Development of a new time integration network, GS4-1, and its application to silica particle depostition
- MOHAMED, Muaviyath. Energy Constraint and adaptability: focus on renewable energy on small islands
- MOHAMAD SUHAIMI, Fatanah. The impact of insulin and insulin therapy on physiology in critical illness
- NAYYERLOO, Mostafa. Real-time Structural Health Monitoring of Nonliner Hysteretic Structures
- NGUYEN, Thanh Loan. Synthesis of topologically-ordered porous magnesium
- OU, Qing. Vibration-based energy harvesting for wireless sensors used in machine condition modelling
- PRETTY, Christopher. Analysis, classification and management of insulin sensitivity variability in a glucose-insulin system model for critical illness
- RENDALL, Stacy. Minimum Energy Transport Adaptability
- SIDHU, Mandeep. Liquid Aluminium Corrosion and thermal fatigue characteristics of cast iron and steel
- WYPYCH, Matthew. A Study of radiated surface waves in the context of the capture of ocean wave energy
2012 ME completions
- BOWEN, William. Amphibious track propulsion: research and development
- HU, Yiwei. Development of Wireless Network System on a power wheelchair
- LANG, Michael. Systems for the automated 3D assembly of micro-tissue and bio-printing of tissue engineered constructs
- LINDA, Quazi. Developing Magnetic Resonance Elastrography (MRE) breast actuation system for detecting breast cancer
- MISHRA, Ankit. Mechanical Ventilation and optimisation through analytical lung model
- SINCLAIR, Luke. Development of a silica scaling test rig
- TANG, Robert. A Semi-autonomous Wheelchair Navigation System
2011 PhD completions
- DALE, Michael (Mik). Global Enery Modelling: a Biophysical Approach (GEMBA)
- DOCHERTY, Paul. Evaluation and development of the dynamic insulin sensivity and secretion test for numerous clinical applications
- DRABBLE, Daniel. The effect of grain boundary engineering on the properties of incoloy 800H/HT
- HOLLINGSWORTH, Laura. Understanding and modelling wheelchair propulsion and strength characteristics in people with C5-C7 tetraplegia
- KIRKLAND, Nicholas. In vitro assessment of the physiological biocorrosion behaviour of magnesium-based biomaterials
- PINCHIN, James. GNSS based attitude determination for small unmanned aerial vehicles
- SHAIKH, Mohsin. Models of coupled smooth muscles and endothelial cells
- SOHEL, Mohammed Imroz. Thermodynamic modelling and simulation for high efficiency design and operation of geothermal power plants
- SPENCE, Callum. Experimental investigations of airflow in the human upper airways during natural and assisted breathing
- SUNDARESAN, Ashwath. Applications of model-bassed lung mechanics in the intensive care unit
- WATCHARASUKARN, Montira. Travel adaptive capacity assessment simulation (TACA SIM)
- YAMAMOTO, Miharu. Coupling of Arterial Wall Cell Dynamics and Blood Flow
2011 ME completions
- BAADKAR, Chetan Chandrakant. Semi-trailer Structural Failure Analysis Using Finite Element Method
- DAWSON, Ross. Kite Turning
- DE RUITER, Niels. GPU Accelerated Intermixing as a Framework for Interactivity Visualizing Spectral CT Data
- EMERY, Nick. Cryogenic Refrigeration Using an Acoustic Stirling Expander
- FENG, Sheng. An Image Based Vibration Sensor for Soft Tissue Modal Analysis in a Digital Image Elasto Tomography (DIET) System
- HEWETT, Darren. A fast, non-linear, finite element solver for earthquake response of buildings
- KAUKE, Lisa. Linkage Synthesis and Optimisation Techniques with Skidboard Product Design Case Study
- RANDLE, Perri. Noise and Vibration Control for a Decanting Centrifuge
- WOCHELE, Volker. Managing Product Innovation: Actual Practices of New Zealand Industry Regarding Use of Knowledge Management in Engineering New Product Development
2010 PhD completions
- BUCHMANN, Nicolas. Development of particle image velocimetry for in vitro studies of arterial haemodynamics
- GRAYBILL, Scott. Modelling nephron dynamics and tubuloglomerular feedback
- GYAMFI, Samuel. Demand response assessment and modelling of peak electricity demand in the residential sector
- SIRIWONGRUNGSON, Vilailuck. Characterisation of step coverage by pulsed-pressure metalorganic chemical vapour deposition: titanium dioxide thin films on 3-D micro and nano scale structures
2010 ME completions
- BARANI LONBANI, Zohreh. Elastographic reconstruction methods for orthotropic materials
- COLLETT, James. Development of a structure approach to measuring audio quality of mobile radios
- LOW, Tyrone. The development of a low profile alpine touring binding
- MACPHEE, James. CFD modelling of a rotary lime kiln
2009 PhD completions
- ALZAIDI Samara Computational models of cerebral hemodynamics
- BERGER Hans-Uwe Inverse problems in soft tissue elastography using boundary element methods
- BROOKS Hadley Plastic foam cutting mechanics for rapid prototyping and manufacturing purposes
- GREEN Scott An augmented reality human-robot collaboration system
- HO Wei Hua Investigation into the vortex formation threshold and infrasound generation in a jet engine test cell
- KLEINSTREUER Nicole Mathematical modeling of renal autoregulation
- LE COMPTE Aaron Modelling the glucose-insulin regulatory system for glycaemic control in neonatal intensive care
- MAHN Jeffrey Prediction of flanking noise transmission in lightweight building constructions: a theoretical and experimental evaluation of the application of EN12354-1
- MOORHEAD Katherine Design and implementation of analytical mathematics for SIFT-MS medical applications
- RODGERS Geoffrey Next generation structural technologies: implementing high force-to-volume energy absorbers
2009 ME completions
- BLAKEMORE Amy Insulin sensitivity tools for critical care
- KOLBEINSSON Ingolfur A novel processing route for the manufacture of Mg with controlled cellular structure
- KRISTINSDOTTIR Svava A computational model of arterial structures: a relationship to Alzheimer's disease
- WOLM Patrick Dynamic stability control of front wheel drive wheelchairs using solid state accelerometers and gyroscopes
2008 PhD completions
- BROWN, Richard. Three-dimensional motion capture for the DIET breast cancer imaging system
- CAVE, Hadley. Development of modelling techniques for pulsed pressure chemical vapour deposition (PP-CVD)
- DUCHEMIN, Benoit. Structure, property and processing relationships of all-cellulose composites
- KEIR, Matthew. Robust dynamic orientation using accelerometers: model-based methods for head tracking in AR
- SATO, Takanori. Power-law creep behaviour in magnesium and its alloys
- STARFINGER Christina Patient-specific modelling of the cardiovascular system for diagnosis and therapy assistance in critical care
- WONG, Xing-Wei. Model-based therapeutics for type 1 diabetes mellitus
2008 ME completions
- HALSEGGER, Michael. Development of a rotational shear vane for use in avalance safety work
- McGARRY, Matthew. Raleigh damped magnetic resonance elastography
- MOORE, Jaclyn. Aerodynamics of high performance bicycle wheels
- SITZIA-VERLEURE, Benjamin. Internet-based inovation screening and pre-assessment tool prototype methodology implementation
- YAO, Fei. Measurement and modeling of wheelchair propulsion ability for people with spinal cord injury
2007 PhD completions
- COMERFORD, Andrew. Computational models of endothelial and nucleotide function
- HAMM, Andreas. Methodology and modelling approach for strategic sustainability analysis of complex energy-environment systems
- KIRK, Dean. Development of a small envelope precision milling machine
- LIN, Jessica. Robust modelling of the glucose-insulin system for tight glycemic control of critical care patients
- LOTZ, Thomas. High resolution clinical model-based assessment of insulin sensitivity
- MOORE, Stephen. Computational 3D modelling of haemodynamics in the Circle of Willis
- MULLIGAN, Kerry. Experimental and analytical studies of semi-active and passive structural control of buildings
- PAGE, Shanno.n Testing protocol development for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell
- PETERS, Ashton. Digital image elasto-tomography: mechanical property reconstruction from surface measured displacement data
- STEVENSON, Timothy. Simulation of vehicle-pedestrian interaction
- WAHAB, Azmi. Three-dimensional analysis of creep void formation in steam-methane reformer tubes
- YUTA, Toshinori. Minimal model of lung mechanics for optimising ventilator therapy in critical care
2007 ME completions
- BERG, Crispen. High speed digital image capture method for a digital image-based elasto-tomography breast cancer screening system
- EWING, Cameron. Semi-active management of blast load structural response
- FRYE, Jake. Performance-objective design of a wind-diesel hybrid energy system for Scott Base, Antarctica
- HOUGHTON, Samuel. Integral-based inverse problem solutions for DIET systems
- JONES, Franziska The effect of a high-temperature high-pressure nitrogen environment with carbonaceous impurities on the performance of three austenitic alloys
- KORTE, Sandra. Processing-property relationships of hemp fibre
- LAD, Ketan. Breath collection equipment for clinical applications with SIFT-MS instruments
- NEILSON, James. Integrity of storage media for clinical applications with SIFT-MS instruments
- PIAO, Haiyuan. Microbial-derived cellulose-reinforced biocomposites
- POSTHUMA, Anton. Development of a novel robotically effected plastic foam sculpting system for rapid prototyping and manufacturing
- SINGER, Mathew. Self powered wrist extension orthosis
- SINGH-LEVETT, Ishan. Real-time integral based structural health monitoring
- YAO, Fei. Measurement and modeling of wheelchaire propulsion ability for people with spinal cord injury
2006 PhD completions
- JUNG, Hyung Chul. A study on laser forming processes with finite element analysis
- KINGAN, Michael. Aeroacoustic noise produced by an aerofoil
- SMILLIE, Matthew. Casting and analysis of squeeze cast aluminium silicon eutectic alloy
- WALLACE, Jamie. Development of a carbon dioxide continuous scrubber (CDOCS) system for alkaline fuel cells
2006 ME completions
- HARPER, John. Car roof rack cavity noise
- HII, Anthony. Cluster tracking algorithms for a digital image-based elasto-tomography system
- HUA, Lihong. Heat exhanger development for waste water heat recovery
- KRISTINSDOTTIR, Asdis. The Production of Gas Tight Yttria Stabilized Zirconia Thin Films for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Pulsed Pressure Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition
- LOW, Benjamin. Design of a 3 axis wear testing device to evaluate the effect of slide to roll ratio on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene wear in total knee replacements
- MILLER, David. The selection and testing of compression seal and chamber coating materials for the Pivotal EngineTM
2005 PhD completions
- HAYWOOD, David. Investigation of Stirling-type heat-pump and refrigeration systems using air as the refrigerant
- KEAN, Simon. Acoustics of hand portable mobile radios
- MCMILLAN, Iain. Development of an intervertebral disc implant, biomodelling methodology and a femoral endoprosthesis
- PADMAPERUMA, Gamini. Teaching strength of materials at distance: instructional design for a computer-based solution
- RUDGE, Andrew. Modelling and control of agitation-sedation dynamics in critically ill patients
- SHAW, Andrew. The provision of computer aided product data management functions for small and medium enterprises
- TREVATHAN, Jeremy. Sound transmission through walls: a coupled BEM/FEM approach
- YAU, Yat Huang. Energy savings in tropical HVAC systems using heat pipe heat exchangers (HPHXs)
2005 ME completions
- BALUTI, Silviu. Experimental characterization of flow dynamics of pulsed-chemical vapour deposition
- HE, Jing. Effect of floor coverings on the thermal performance of floor slabs
- HUADMAI, Jerawala A novel processing route for the fabrication of porous magnesium biomaterials
- KINOSHITA, Shigeaki. Tissue actuation studies for a digital-imaged elasto-tomography (DIET) breast cancer screening system
- LIAW, Lee. Feasibility of continuous scrubbing of CO2 from air at atmospheric pressure using amine temperature swing chemistry
- MOORHEAD, Katherine. Autoregulation modelling of cerebral haemodynmaics
- SAUNDERS, Michael. Transport energy reliance analysis for surburban shopping activities
- SHUJAU, Ismail. Design and analysis of a high speed smart materials based nano-positioner
- WHITEHEAD, Timothy. The design of resonant absorbers
2004 PhD completions
2004 ME completions
- BATCHELOR, Amanda. Design and analysis of waterjet intakes
- CHEN, Chien Hung. Grinding sludge oil recovery transportation system development
- DANIEL, Mark. Commissioning of a jet ski impeller test rig
- DORAN, Carmen. Modelling and control of hyperglycemia in critical care patients
- GREY, Aaron. Induct dissipative bar-silencer design
- McINTYRE, Hamish. The effect of simultaneous sodium and strontium additions on alloy and casting process parameters in a eutectic AI-Si casting alloy
- MITCHELL, Andrew. Wind turbine noise
- RUSK, Reuben. Large-scale oscillatory stabilisation of the boundary layer
- WELHAM, Jared. Active stabilisation of buckling in composite laminates
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