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Mechanical Engineering Professors and Supervisors in New Zealand

Professors in mechanical engineering in new zealand

23 professors found

University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Fluid Mechanics

Petrophysics

Granular Physics

Centrifuge Modeling

Multiphase Flow

Professor

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Industrial Automation

Industrial-organizational Psychology

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Application

Digital Manufacturing

Associate Professor

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Solid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics

Composites Engineering

Mechanical Characterisation Of Materials For Compact Fusion Energy

Carbon Fiber

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University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Structural Engineering

Solid Mechanics

Computational Mechanics

Building Physics

Construction Materials Engineering

University of Canterbury

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Industrial Automation

Aerospace Engineering

Machining Technology

Industrial Safety

Aircraft Design

Senior Lecturer

University of Waikato

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Polymer Physics

Astrophysics

Mechanical Engineering

Capillary Physics

Materials Science

University of Waikato

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Solid Mechanics

Structural Engineering

Steel Structure

Alloy Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Professor

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

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Electromagnetic

Energy Engineering

Wireless Power Transfer

Power Transfer

Electrical Engineering

Senior Lecturer

University of Waikato

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Industrial Automation

Internet Of Things

Field Robotics

Arboriculture

Precision Farming

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University of Waikato

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PhD opportunity at the University of Waikato (Hamilton Campus, New Zealand) in high-entropy alloys , hydrogen storage , and atomic-scale modelling . The project investigates hydrogenation and dehydrogenation mechanisms in HEAs using first-principles density functional theory (DFT) simulations, with a focus on how composition and atomic-scale structure affect hydrogen absorption/desorption behaviour and the underlying thermodynamic and kinetic mechanisms. This is an international collaboration in...

Chemistry
Materials Science
Density Functional Theory
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1 month ago

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University of Waikato

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PhD opportunity in Advanced Materials and Processing for Future Manufacturing at the University of Waikato (Hamilton campus, New Zealand). This doctoral project sits at the interface of materials science and mechanical engineering , with a strong focus on advanced materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical performance, and failure analysis. The research will examine how processing routes such as powder processing, additive manufacturing, joining, repair, hybrid processing, or conventional su...

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Manufacturing Engineering
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3 months ago

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University of Waikato

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PhD opportunity at the University of Waikato (Hamilton Campus, New Zealand) on Sustainable Timber Packaging for Steel Coil Transport . This funded PhD scholarship, developed with Ferrier Industrial Limited , focuses on the sustainability, performance, and compliance of timber packaging and dunnage used for steel coil transport. The project aims to develop reusable and returnable packaging systems that can replace consumable packaging and support circular-economy practices in steel manufacturing,...

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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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

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University Accommodation

On-campus student housing per year

NZ$12.3k

$7,200/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

NZ$641

$375/yr

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

NZ$37.6k

$22,000/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Solid Mechanics

Micromechanics

Additive Manufacturing

Material Engineering

Senior Lecturer

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Polymer Chemistry

Polymer Physics

Composites Engineering

Flame Retardant

Bio-based Materials

Associate Professor

University of Auckland

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New Zealand

Research Interests

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Chemical Biology

Drug Formulation

Drug Metabolism

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University of Waikato

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Fully funded PhD position in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, starting in March 2027. The thesis will investigate decision support for emergency fuel supply in New Zealand. The project will model post-disaster diesel supply disruptions and evaluate potential interventions, contributing to research on natural hazards, supply chain resilience and emergency logistics. The doctoral researcher will use network analysis, optimisation modelling and simu...

Mathematics
Network Analysis
Industrial Engineering
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Colin Whittaker

University of Auckland

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PhD opportunity at The University of Auckland in Civil Engineering , with a focus on natural hazards , risk assessment , resilience , geospatial analysis , and vulnerability modelling. The project will develop vulnerability models for primary production land and assets , addressing how natural hazards can damage buildings, infrastructure, and productive land. The post notes that the supervisor’s main interests include water-related hazards such as flooding and tsunamis , while the wider supervis...

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Risk Assessment
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3 weeks ago

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University of Waikato

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New Zealand

PhD opportunity at the University of Waikato (Hamilton Campus, New Zealand) on Sustainable Timber Packaging for Steel Coil Transport . This funded PhD scholarship, developed with Ferrier Industrial Limited , focuses on the sustainability, performance, and compliance of timber packaging and dunnage used for steel coil transport. The project aims to develop reusable and returnable packaging systems that can replace consumable packaging and support circular-economy practices in steel manufacturing,...

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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