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Asymmetric cell division as mechanism for generating cell diversity
This project is available through the MIBTP programme. The successful applicant will join the MIBTP cohort and will take part in all of the training offered by the programme. Read more
Investigation of white etching crack damage mechanism in wind turbine gearbox bearings
Modern wind turbine gearbox bearings are failing prematurely, by white structure flaking and axial cracking, which may be caused by the propagation of subsurface white etching cracks (WECs). Read more
Understanding the interaction and functional mechanism of mitochondrial MIA pathway
Mitochondria are vitally important organelles of living cells, which generate the primary energy for all biological activities. Mitochondrial dysfunction leads to life threatening diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, and various neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Read more
Investigating mechanism, reactivity and catalysis in organic, supramolecular and biological chemistry
We are interested in designing and synthesising organic molecules to investigate the basis of catalysis, and to apply these principles to designing our own, artificial catalysts. Read more
Investigating mechanism, reactivity and catalysis in organic, supramolecular and biological chemistry
We are interested in designing and synthesising organic molecules to investigate the basis of catalysis, and to apply these principles to designing our own, artificial catalysts. Read more
Targeting protein acetylation to reduce microglia activation in neurodegenerative disorders
Recently, inhibitors of histone deacetylase enzymes (HDACs) have been identified as having potential therapeutic value for a range of neuronal disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and stroke [1, 2]. Read more
Security and Privacy of Energy-Constraint Internet of Things Communication using Distributed AI
In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has progressed dramatically due to advancements in technology. It plays an important role in the development of abundant applications and economic ventures. Read more
Understanding ice formation mechanisms in convective clouds: secondary ice production during the freezing of supercooled drops.
Clouds are a major driver for much of the uncertainty in weather and climate models and span a wide range of temperatures between 30 ºC to –70 ºC. Read more
Deciphering translation of the ‘untranslated’ regions of messenger RNAs
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary research team at the University of Otago, investigating a new mechanism in regulating gene expression. Read more
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Mechanism, infrastructure design, and support analytics to support circularity
We are seeking to develop the infrastructure, technologies, and analytics that will empower circular behaviour. Operating at the interface of digital ledger technology, digital twins, and feedback control theory, the successful candidates will be responsible for develop tools that will enable servitization at scale. Read more
Adaptive socio-context awareness mechanism for human-robot interaction [Self-Funded Students Only]
Research Group:
Complex Systems
Project Highlights. Follow a user-centred design approach to understand human-robot interactions in everyday contexts, identifying social cues affecting social robot engagement. Read more
Designing mechanism-based cancer therapies
Tumours deploy a multitude of molecular stratagems to evade the effects of drugs. In particular, oncogenic factors such as RAS are frequently amplified or mutated in cancer cells. Read more
The mechanism of regulation of protein synthesis via eIF2 molecular complexes
Control of protein synthesis is critical for normal metabolism, development and responses to stress. One major pathway is called the integrated stress response (ISR) and centres on translational control of the general protein synthesis factor eIF2B via the phosphorylation of eIF2 [1,2]. Read more
Molecular mechanism of innate immunity mediated by the Toll/IL1 receptor signalling pathways
Our research aims to elucidate the molecular and cellular regulation of innate immune signal transduction in the context of infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune disease. Read more
Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development
Experimental investigations into alternative fuel performance, in flames and jet-stirred reactors provide a wealth of data to aid the development of chemical kinetic models of the combustion process. Read more