Explore Research Partnerships
Explore Research Partnerships
The University of Auckland is the leading research-intensive university in New Zealand, home to 33% of New Zealand’s leading researchers.
We are situated in the world's largest Polynesian city, fostering strong relationships with the indigenous communities of Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific region - providing indigenous research excellence and opportunities.
We are home to world-leading large scale research institutes:
Auckland Bioengineering Institute 〉
Improving medical diagnosis and treatment through the application of engineering sciences to medicine and physiology
Improving lifelong health
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Research areas
Energy Futures
Climate adaptation and resilience
We are a leader in addressing climate change through innovative, practical solutions based on robust research, enabling governments and industry to meet future challenges.
The University collaborates with industry to create opportunities for developing dynamic, purpose-built environments and infrastructure that supports adaptation and resilience in a changing climate. Key areas of expertise include natural hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, engineering for sustainability, transport, biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and climate-related migration in the Pacific.
Climate adaptation and resilience
We are a leader in addressing climate change through innovative, practical solutions based on robust research, enabling governments and industry to meet future challenges.
The University collaborates with industry to create opportunities for developing dynamic, purpose-built environments and infrastructure that supports adaptation and resilience in a changing climate. Key areas of expertise include natural hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, engineering for sustainability, transport, biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and climate-related migration in the Pacific.
Opportunities to
collaborate in this area
Data- and research-driven solutions
Access to groundbreaking discoveries that contribute to practical solutions.
Multi-disciplinary expertise
Collaboration with experts across various fields to develop sustainable solutions.
Centres of excellence
Engage with specialised centres like Ngā Ara Whetū - Centre of Climate, Biodiversity and Society; the Transportation Centre; Engineering for Natural Hazards and Mitigation Centre; and the Māori and Pasifika Engineering Research Centre.
Educational impact
Contribute to shaping an industry-ready workforce and empowering future leaders.
Javed Khan | Partnerships & Innovation Manager
javed.khan@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
Energy research
We are a collaborative leader in New Zealand's energy research landscape. The University works closely with industry partners both locally and internationally to deliver impactful research and inform government policies, delivering cutting-edge innovation through specialised faculties and network of multi-disciplinary thematic research centres. These entities collaborate to advance holistic solutions with the aim of achieving a net-zero carbon energy system by 2050.
Energy research
We are a collaborative leader in New Zealand's energy research landscape. The University works closely with industry partners both locally and internationally to deliver impactful research and inform government policies, delivering cutting-edge innovation through specialised faculties and network of multi-disciplinary thematic research centres. These entities collaborate to advance holistic solutions with the aim of achieving a net-zero carbon energy system by 2050.
Opportunities to
collaborate in this area
The University boasts over 50 researchers across engineering, business, and science faculties, with expertise in areas such as energy efficiency, decarbonisation, renewable generation, electrification, energy security, resilience, and equity.
Key hubs of research:
Energy Research Consortium (ERC)
Supports research coordination and leadership, maintaining partnerships with government, industry, and community groups.Green Energy Engineering Centre (GEEC)
Focuses on technical solutions for a zero-carbon economy, including geothermal, wind, solar, green hydrogen, and energy storage.
Power Electronics Research Group
Global leaders in inductive power transfer technology, notably including transport applications.
Energy Centre
Specialises in energy economic research.
Advanced Thermal Engineering and Aerodynamics (ATHENA) Centre
Conducts research in thermal engineering, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, wind engineering, design and reliability engineering.
Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Design (CAMMD)
Focuses on materials, manufacturing processes, performance and design.
Electric Power Optimisation Centre (EPOC)
Develops mathematical modelling and optimisation
methods for modern electricity markets.
Key contact
Mike Roger | Strategic Growth Manager
michael.roger@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
For more information
Energy Research Consortium (ERC) 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Green Energy Engineering Centre (GEEC) 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Power Electronics Research Group 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Energy Centre 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Advanced Thermal Engineering and Aerodynamics (ATHENA) Centre 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Design (CAMMD) 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Electric Power Optimization Centre (EPOC) 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Geothermal
The Geothermal Institute at the University of Auckland advances geothermal energy development through world-leading education, research, and consulting, as well as professional training to develop industry-ready expertise. Our research drives innovation in geothermal science to support geothermal growth in the renewable energy sector. With a strong international network, the Institute delivers commercial projects, research and training in over 40 countries.
Geothermal
The Geothermal Institute at the University of Auckland advances geothermal energy development through world-leading education, research, and consulting, as well as professional training to develop industry-ready expertise. Our research drives innovation in geothermal science to support geothermal growth in the renewable energy sector. With a strong international network, the Institute delivers commercial projects, research and training in over 40 countries.
Opportunities to
collaborate in this area
Education
Professional training, including tailored short courses for international industry cohorts, which can be coupled with hands-on experience and site visits.
Research
Collaborative and internationally connected research in geothermal systems, with strengths in geothermal engineering and modeling.
Consulting
Wide range of consulting services, grounded in research, for geothermal stakeholders, including energy companies and government agencies.
Key contacts
Dr. John O’Sullivan | Co-Director
jp.osullivan@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
Associate Professor Sadiq J. Zarrouk | Co-Director
s.zarrouk@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
Di Whiting | Research Operations Manager
d.whiting@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
Mike Roger | Strategic Growth Manager
michael.roger@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
AI in Health
We are a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research in healthcare, with priority research areas in AI governance frameworks, consumer perspectives, improving surgery scheduling, enhancing healthcare pathways, cardiac medical image analysis, digital health navigators, human digital twins, and translational research.
The research aims to improve efficiency, equity, and outcomes in
healthcare through innovative AI applications.
We are a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research in healthcare, with priority research areas in AI governance frameworks, consumer perspectives, improving surgery scheduling, enhancing healthcare pathways, cardiac medical image analysis, digital health navigators, human digital twins, and translational research.
The research aims to improve efficiency, equity, and outcomes in healthcare through innovative AI applications.
Opportunities to
collaborate in this area
Surgery scheduling
Looking to partner with surgery planners to trial and improve approaches.
Healthcare pathways
Would like to partner with interested organisations to build models of current pathways and changes due to potential initiatives.
Cardiac imaging
We are looking to partner with:
- Clinical collaborators to ensure technical AI developments maintain clinical relevance and reflect areas of clinical need.
- National/international cardiac societies and clinical guideline committees to support integration of AI into routine clinical practice, and to provide education and practical recommendations on the use of AI within a clinical context.
- Industry partners/imaging vendors to facilitate the co-development of AI technologies and subsequent integration into new/existing devices and software products to reach end-users.
Key contacts
Surgery scheduling
Michael O'Sullivan
michael.osullivan@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)Thomas Adams
thomas.adams@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
Healthcare pathways
Michael O'Sullivan
michael.osullivan@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
Cardiac imaging
Debbie Zhao
debbie.zhao@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
For more information
AI’s huge potential to improve healthcare - University of Auckland article 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Where could AI lead us? - University of Auckland article 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Creating our digital twin - University of Auckland article 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Human digital twins: medicine without the guesswork - University of Auckland article (opens in a new tab) 〉 (opens in a new tab)
Space Capability
We are New Zealand’s leading institution for space research, combining national infrastructure and specialist expertise across multiple hubs of activity. The University hosts the country’s most advanced and comprehensive suite of space facilities, supporting mission design, integration, testing, and operations all under one roof, and enabling an end-to-end pipeline from research to in-orbit demonstration.
We are New Zealand’s leading institution for space research, combining national infrastructure and specialist expertise across multiple hubs of activity. The University hosts the country’s most advanced and comprehensive suite of space facilities, supporting mission design, integration, testing, and operations all under one roof, and enabling an end-to-end pipeline from research to in-orbit demonstration.
Infrastructure and facility highlights
Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute
A multidisciplinary centre combining advanced research, education, and technical infrastructure. The Institute uniquely integrates New Zealand’s most experienced space research and technical staff with mission operations, design, and testing facilities.
National Satellite Test Facility
New Zealands’s only satellite testing centre, conducting 29 external contracts for more than 8 companies.
Mission Operations Control Centre and Taiaho Optical Observatory
Full-spectrum support for satellite operations.
Fabrication and Assembly Facility
Supporting the integration and testing of flight hardware for university and commercial missions.
Priority research areas
Opportunities to
collaborate in this area
The University of Auckland is actively building strategic partnerships to co-develop missions, advance sustainable space practices, and maximise the use of cutting-edge infrastructure. We seek to collaborate with global leaders who share our commitment to responsible innovation, developing sovereign capability, and future-focused space systems.
Key contact
Catherine Qualtrough | Research Operations Manager
catherine.qualtrough@auckland.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)