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Biophysics Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand
Professors in biophysics in new zealand
8 professors found
Professor
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Solid Mechanics
Muscle Biology
Nanomechanics
Biophysics
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Bone Biology
In Vitro Studies
Biomaterial
Prof
University of Waikato
New Zealand
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Physiology
Photosynthesis
Professor
University of Waikato
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Carbon Sequestration
Soil Ecology
Enzyme Engineering
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Exercise Physiology
Digestive Physiology
Viscous Flow
Manometry
Associate Professor
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Microfluidic
Micromechanics
Microfabrication
Associate Professor
Massey University - Manawatu Campus
New Zealand
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Microbial Biology
Biorefinery
Assoc. Prof.
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Molecular Physics
Optical Physics
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly | New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
University of Otago
New Zealand
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Bone Biology
Musculoskeletal Biology
Tissue Biology
Professor
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Exercise Physiology
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Biomedical Engineering
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Senior Lecturer
University of Canterbury
New Zealand
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Quantitative Imaging
Imaging Science
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Waikato
New Zealand
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Waikato, New Zealand in Building Resilient Coasts: Long-Term Dynamics of Nature-Based Solutions . This project focuses on the long-term evolution of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS) for reducing hazards such as storm surge, flooding, and erosion, while also considering ecological co-benefits. The research sits at the intersection of Earth Science , Environmental Science , Civil Engineering , and modelling-based coastal research, with possible emphasis on ...
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