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PhD projects
Explore the PhD projects available for life-changing research, including fully funded opportunities and projects eligible for doctoral scholarship funding.
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From imaging atlases to computational models: Understanding lymphatic dysfunction in breast cancer-related lymphoedema
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: Join an international research programme combining imaging, anatomy and data science to improve understanding of lymphatic function, dysfunction and disease progression.
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Reengineering a mitochondrial peptide to rescue diabetic heart dysfunction
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: As a PhD student in this project, you will discover how reengineering mitochondrial peptides demonstrate a greater therapeutic promises for diabetic heart disease.
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Advancing breast cancer diagnosis with AI and digital twin driven MRI analysis
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: This project focuses on advancing breast cancer diagnosis by developing a novel AI-First reading tool for MRI to address severe workforce shortages and improve clinical reporting in Aotearoa.
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Multimodal lymphoedema mapper
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: Design, build, and test an innovative hand-held device for non-invasively detecting lymphoedema by simultaneously measuring the dynamic mechanical, electrical, and optical properties of soft tissues.
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Building a differentiable AI model of apple tissues
FULLY FUNDED: Want to study AI-driven modelling of apple tissue and how it applies to food quality and supply chains? Work at the interface of bioengineering and computational physics.
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Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: Do you know: 1 in 2 patients who suffer aortic dissection die before reaching hospital? Join us to use biomechanics & imaging to pioneer new ways to predict and prevent this deadly medical emergency.
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively
FULLY FUNDED: Want to turn biomedical signals into a meaningful diagnostic tool? This project develops new computational techniques for personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function.
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Unlock the future of precision cardiology
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: Bridge the gap from DNA to Diagnosis. Join the Auckland Bioengineering Institute to build multi-scale computational models that predict how genetic variants reshape human heart function.
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Deep learning for cardiac medical image analysis
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: Join us for a PhD in AI for cardiac CT/MRI analysis, developing deep learning models to improve diagnosis and risk prediction in cardiovascular disease.
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Understanding microneedle-assisted jet injection
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: This project will explore the potential for combining two novel drug delivery techniques: microneedles and jet injection.
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Developing realistic placental blood vessel virtual phantoms for optimisation of ultrasound scans
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING*: Want to work on improving ultrasound to help pregnancy outcomes? This project will focus on developing phantom blood vessels to simulate placental blood flow for Doppler ultrasound experiments.
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