Meet our doctoral students and graduates

Take a look at some of the impactful work undertaken by our doctoral candidates and graduates, and gain insight in to life as a doctoral student at the University of Auckland.

Isurie presenting at the University of Auckland's 2024 3MT Competition.

Isurie's research through her PhD focuses on the development of a smart chewing robot that could revolutionise the way we experience food.

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Hamed Abdoli

Hamed followed his passion for research in additive manufacturing by pursuing his PhD at the University of Auckland.

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Dilieka Weerakoon

Dilieka is studying for a PhD in Chemical and Materials Engineering and is the recipient of a doctoral scholarship awarded by Fonterra Cooperative Limited.

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Jialin Zhou, Civil and Environmental Engineering

PhD Candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Jialin Zhou, is studying the hydrodynamics around artificial reefs.

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Yousif is researching the Integration of Granular Material Dampers into Building Partitions for Impact Sound Insulation.

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Changiz's PhD research topic is on Cislunar Monitoring Architecture.

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Antonella Caldarelli

Antonella Caldarelli, PhD student in Aerospace Engineering, is studying a new type of electric propulsion system called radio-frequency plasma thruster.

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Swadhina Priyadarshini Lenka is a third-year PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering researching PFAS and their presence in water.

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Nona's thesis aims to facilitate more efficient collaboration between Māori communities and non-Māori parties to utilise and develop geothermal resources.

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