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Auckland Bioengineering Institute

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The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) does world-leading research that enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a range of medical conditions, as well as helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities or injuries. Our research makes a real difference in the world. We’ve designed sensors to diagnose stomach disease without needing invasive surgery;developed a tiny wireless implantable device to measure brain pressure and save the lives of children with hydrocephalus;and we lead the world in building digital models of the human body which will enhance personalised medicine approaches for improved diagnosis and treatment.

Why study at Auckland Bioengineering Institute?

We are a melting pot of a great number of disciplines, with students from over 50 different countries and a wide range of backgrounds.

Our PhD and Masters graduates are amongst the most employable in the world.

Study your research-based PhD or Masters degree alongside our internationally-recognised supervisors.

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About Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Our vision is to bring together talented people who are supported to be ambitious, and ensure our research positively impacts people in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. At the ABI, we apply engineering and technical innovation to advancing medical care, human capability, and understanding of human physiology. And we connect with our communities through regular free public events and seminars, and inspire the next generation of researchers through school visits.

There is a māori saying which goes:
He aha te mea nui o te ao? What is the most important thing in the world?
He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata! It is the people, it is the people, it is the people!

We are a melting pot of a great number of disciplines, with academics and postgraduate students from over 50 different countries and a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, which fosters a very creative environment. Our students benefit from financial support such as scholarships and grants only available at the ABI.

Launch your own startup based on your research and get the backing you need to develop and succeed. Our startups include Soul Machines and Alimetry. Expand your learning and networking through international travel, conferences and collaborative projects involving researchers from around the world.

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Artificial Intelligence for Cancer Imaging Data Analysis

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. This project leverages state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to transform cancer imaging analysis for major cancers such as brain tumors, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof AW Wang
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Assessing the effects of diabetes on gastric electrophysiology and muscle bioenergetics function

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. New Zealand is currently facing a diabetes epidemic, with diabetic patients experiencing a higher prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction and metabolic disorders. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof PD Du
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Beating heart disease - non-invasive and non-contact diagnosis of cardiovascular disease

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of mortality globally, affects millions of individuals and poses a significant public health challenge. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PK Khwaounjoo
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Biomechanics of aortic dissection

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Aortic dissection (AD) is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the wall of the aorta. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Suresh
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Deep Learning for Precise Timing of Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy via EEG and Seizure Pattern Analysis

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge AI solutions to precisely time and evaluate hypoxic-ischemic (HI) brain injury in neonates using EEG data. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HA Abbasi
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Electromechanical mapping of the gut using flexible electronics and cameras

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Gut motility, or peristalsis, facilitates nutrient uptake and excretion of waste via mixing and breakdown of food. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof L Cheng
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Food protein digestion model in relation to age

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Protein is one of the essential nutrients for human body, which maintains life activities and health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JL Lu
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Hetero-dimensional cardiovascular digital twins for precision medicine

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Get funded to do life-changing research in New Zealand. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr FA Argus, Dr GMT Maso Talou, Dr BG Ghitti
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How do new weight-loss drugs work, and how do they alter gut activity?

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. GLP-1 agonists are a new type of drug primarily used to manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof L Cheng
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Interested in a PhD or Masters degree in Bioengineering?

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Want to work at one of the world's leading medtech companies, or launch your own? Want to cure life-threatening diseases, create cool tech, or save the planet? Bioengineering is your ticket to having a real impact on your future world. Read more
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Light-printed hydrogel structures for cell and tissue testing

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Biological tissues such as muscle are delicate, and easy to damage when they are being stretched. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof AT Taberner
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Markerless cell sorting

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Current techniques for sorting cells often require the use of optical (e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof AT Taberner
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Multiscale computational modelling of nutrient absorption mechanisms in the small intestine

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Nutrient absorption is a critical yet complex process that determines the nutritional value of foods and impacts human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NP Palmada
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New approaches to measurement of the cornea using smartphones

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Accessible low cost measurement devices, that can be used in the places where people live, are a means to address the health needs of those who often experience barriers to standard eye care services. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JT Turuwhenua
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Next generation real-time heart models for closed-loop design and testing of medical devices

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Over the last decade particularly in recent pandemic years, there has been an increased focus on the diagnosis and treatment of right-ventricular disease and failure (RVF). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Trew
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Noninvasive characterisation of gastric electrical activity using electro-anatomical mapping

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. This PhD project focuses on pioneering electro-anatomical mapping techniques to address significant gaps in diagnosing and understanding chronic gastric disorders. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RA Avci
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Pacemakers of the gut: Development of next generation stomach pacing techniques

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Similar to the heart, the contractions in the stomach are coordinated by electrical waves. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof L Cheng
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Sharing physiological cues to enhance XR collaboration

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. In this project, we are interested in how sharing physiological cues such as heart rate in collaboration VR or AR could improve the user experience. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MB Billinghurst
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Treating right-heart failure from an energetics perspective

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Over the last decade particularly in recent pandemic years, there has been an increased focus on the diagnosis and treatment of right-ventricular disease and failure (RVF). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Han
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Unravelling the role of lymphatics in vaping associated lung injury

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Electronic cigarettes (ECs) were developed as a smoking cessation aid, however, there has been an unexpected uptake of ‘vaping’ by non-smokers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Burrowes
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Unravelling the Structure-Function Relation in Congenital Human Cardiac Hypertrophy

University of Auckland Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. . Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is a congenital heart disease accounting for approximately 10% of all congenital heart defects, with an incidence of 1 in 3,500 live births. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KT Tran
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