Meet our students and graduates

During his masters research project, Liam used his forensic skills to investigate an emerging problem – the microplastics in our food.

Nikolai Siimes is researching the perceptions and acceptability of nanotechnology in the New Zealand wine industry.

Final year student Eugene In moved to Auckland from Christchurch and describes her experiences studying and settling into life in a new city.

Having completed his PhD in Chemistry, Hugh has since pursued a postdoctoral position overseas.

Heiana is currently nearing completing her PhD degree and mentions her unforgettable experiences during her studies at the University of Auckland.

PhD candidate Kapish Gobindlal is researching ways to effectively destroy toxic chemicals at a molecular level.

PhD candidate Urawadee Rajchakit aspires to become an academic research professor.

Paula Jeune studied Food Science and is now part of the team at New Zealand sustainable food venture, NewFish.

Treselle enjoyed the supportive environment of the Tuākana programme and hopes to return to Fiji and use her knowledge to help her community.

Wine Science student Ruairi Kavanagh aspires to make his own organically grown wines after his studies.

Bonnie Lam's passion for cooking led her to study Food Science which paved the way for her career as a Food Technologist.