Faculty of Engineering Research Centres
From earthquakes to renewable energy, researchers across all our disciplines are among world leaders in developing new technology and responses.
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Biomathematics Research Centre
Set up in 1996 to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Biomathematics Research Centre has a number of research groups. Learn more about the centre.
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Biomathematics Research Centre
Set up in 1996 to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Biomathematics Research Centre has a number of research groups. Learn more about the centre.
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Biomathematics Research Centre
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
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Electric Power Engineering Centre
Te Hiranga Pūhanga Hiko
UC's Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) is New Zealand’s pioneering research centre for electric power and clean energy applications. Learn about our Electric Power Engineering Centre.
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Electric Power Engineering Centre
Te Hiranga Pūhanga Hiko
UC's Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) is New Zealand’s pioneering research centre for electric power and clean energy applications. Learn about our Electric Power Engineering Centre.
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Electric Power Engineering Centre
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Human Interface Technology Laboratory NZ (HIT Lab NZ)
Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau
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Human Interface Technology Laboratory NZ (HIT Lab NZ)
Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau
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Human Interface Technology Laboratory NZ (HIT Lab NZ)
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MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is a network of researchers who create innovative, sustainable materials. We work with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change. Learn about the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
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MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is a network of researchers who create innovative, sustainable materials. We work with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change. Learn about the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
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MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
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Spatial Engineering Research Centre
The Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) is an academic research centre hosted by UC's College of Engineering. The SERC team includes experienced research scientists, engineers, and PhD and graduate students, who can support a range of geospatial technologies.
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Spatial Engineering Research Centre
The Spatial Engineering Research Centre (SERC) is an academic research centre hosted by UC's College of Engineering. The SERC team includes experienced research scientists, engineers, and PhD and graduate students, who can support a range of geospatial technologies.
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Spatial Engineering Research Centre
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Wireless Research Centre
The Wireless Research Centre (WRC) is one of UC's leading industry-facing research centres. It supports industry to pave the way for the next generation of products. We research and develop innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the community and economy.
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Wireless Research Centre
The Wireless Research Centre (WRC) is one of UC's leading industry-facing research centres. It supports industry to pave the way for the next generation of products. We research and develop innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the community and economy.
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Wireless Research Centre
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Wood Technology Research Centre
UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
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QuakeCoRE
QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE.
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QuakeCoRE
QuakeCoRE is transforming the earthquake resilience of communities and societies through innovative, world‐class research, human capability development, and deep national and international collaboration. We are a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) funded by the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission. Learn more about QuakeCoRE.
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QuakeCoRE
Every school and department within the Faculty has an extensive list of research groups and topics, for more information visit:
- Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry
- Te Kura Pāngarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics
- Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design
- Te Tari Pūhanga Tukanga Matū | Chemical and Process Engineering Department
- Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Civil and Natural Resources Engineering department
- Te Tari Pūhanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko | Computer Science and Software Engineering department
- Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau | Electrical and Computer Engineering department
- Te Tari Pūhanga Pūrere | Mechanical Engineering department
- Mechatronics Engineering discipline
Faculty Research Awards
The Faculty of Engineering, including allied disciplines, is home to many distinguished researchers. To celebrate outstanding achievents, the Faculty offers awards to both emerging and established researchers every year.
| Award Recipient | Department/School | |
| 2024 | ||
| Emerging Researcher | Rebecca Peer | Civil And Natural Resources Engineering |
| Established Researcher | Timothy Sullivan | Civil And Natural Resources Engineering |
| 2023 | ||
| Emerging Researcher | Sarah Kessans | Product Design |
| Established Researcher | Mark Staiger | Mechanical Engineering |
| 2022 | ||
| Emerging Researcher | Natalia Kabaliuk | Mechanical Engineering |
| Tham Piumsomboon | Product Design | |
| Established Researcher | Aaron Marshall | Chemical and Process Engineering |
| 2021 | ||
| Emerging Researcher | Mehdi Ekbatani | Civil And Natural Resources Engineering |
| Established Researcher | Brendon Bradley | Civil And Natural Resources Engineering |
