Past postgraduate research

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.
• BAGHERI, Arash. Optimum Handle Location for the Hand Assisted Sit to Stand Transition: A Tool. Supervisor: Keith Alexander. Associated Supervisor: Ian McMillan.
• CAI, Tao. Systematic Investigations on Flame Propagation, Reaction Mechanism Reduction, Combustion and Emission Characteristics in Ammonia-Fueled Micro-Combustors. Supervisor: Dan Zhao.  
• JAUNG, Chunming. Bio-inspired spiking neural network algorithm development and tactile signal processing. Supervisor: Yilei Zhang.
• LERIOS, Theodore. Nonlinear Respiratory Airway Resistance and Breathing Effort Estimation for Respiratory Disease Monitoring and Care. Supervisor: Geoff Chase. Co-Supervisor: Jennifer Knopp. Associated Supervisor: Lui Holder Pearson.
• 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.
• MOHAMMADI SEFIDAN, Ali. Drying kinetics of milk droplets in spray dryers: a tripartite modelling approach. Supervisor: Mathieu Sellier.
• NOURANI, Sia. Manufacturing quality parameters for clinching: numerical simulation, analogue modelling and experimental studies of clinching process. Supervisor: Dirk Pons. Co-supervisor: Digby Symons.
• ORMSBEE, Jennifer. Modelling Endogenous Glucose Production and Glucose Uptake in Health and Disease. Supervisor: Geoff Chace. Co-Supervisor: Jennifer Knopp.
• 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.

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.
• JAMES, Christian. Temper Bead Welding Procedure Development. Supervisor: Milo Kral. Co-supervisor: Brian Richardson.
• 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.
• MCMILLAN, Jonty. Development of Elastic Lattice Structures Suitable for Rugby Headgear. Supervisor: Natalia Kabaliuk. Co-Supervisor: Digby Symons. Associated Supervisor: Keith Alexander.
• PLUMMER, Samuel. Assessment of Microstructural Modification Methods for Cast CuSn12Ni. 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.
• WATSON, Hosea. Structure-Property-Processing of Additively Manufactured Aerospace Alloys. Supervisor: Milo Kral.
• WHITING, Jeremy. Design of a Deployment and Retrieval System for Submerged Open-Ocean Aquaculture Structures. Supervisor: Shayne Gooch.
• WILLIAMS, Reid. Determining the efficiencies of airborne droplet collectors in spray drift analysis using CFD. Supervisor: Mark Jermy

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 materials
• WAREING, Robin. Investigation 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

• SMITH, Bram. Minimal haemodynamic modelling of the heart & circulation for clinical application

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