Our people
The AUT Smart Systems Materials and Manufacturing Research Centre combines the expertise of researchers from AUT’s School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences in the fields of materials and manufacturing sciences, associated systems and advanced modelling.
We strive to establish AUT as a leader in the scientific and technological advances for the sustainable future of New Zealand industries.
Our team
Physical/mechanical metallurgy (in welding, casting & extrusion)
Design and operation of mechatronic and robotic systems
Tribology and surface engineering
Novel composite materials using natural resources and fibre surface modification
Advance manufacturing technology and particularly machinability of newly emerging
Dynamic self-assembled systems responsive to external stimuli
Our students and alumni
PhD students
- Wuxin Yang
Software Programming - Code Testing - Vikas Kumar
Fuel cell - Beatriz Mena Barreto Dos Santos
Additive manufacturing
- Ben Huang
- Karl Dvidson
- Kusum Meena
- Malaya Prasad Behera
- Raj Kumar
- Solomon Bobby
- Yifan Lv
Current research
Find out about the current projects and areas of research at the AUT Smart Systems, Materials and Manufacturing Research Centre.