Diagnostics & Control
Research Centre
Our Staff
This staff directory is provided as a service for contacting staff regarding university-related matters. Please read the Acceptable Use Policy before using this directory.The ERI can be divided into four main research groups:
Director
Prof. Ahmed Al-Jumaily
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (Mechanical Engineering)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9777
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: ahmed.al-jumaily@aut.ac.nz
Research interests:
Main areas of interest include vibrations, system modelling and control. Using the principles of these fields, currently involved in research in dynamic characteristics of human airway walls and respiratory devices, smart lenses with changeable focal length, vibration abatement of machine tools using adaptive control and vibrations of shells and plates.
Respiratory System and Devices Research Group
Some of this group are involved in studying the dynamic characteristics of the respiratory walls in an optimum goal of developing a non traditional drug-free technique of relieving airway constrictions. Both of acoustic and vibration principles are used for occlusion identification and relief. The rest of the group are working on the modelling, development and optimisation of various respiratory devices. You can view some of this group's work by clicking here.
Mr. David White, Senior Research fellow
B.Sc, M.E.
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8352
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: david.white@aut.ac.nz
Research interests:
Air-Delivery Systems for Breathing Therapy Systems.
Mr. Youhua (Alex) Du, PhD candidate
B.Sc, M.Sc
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8617
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: ydu@aut.ac.nz
Subject of research: Vibration Response of the Respiratory System
Ms. Prasika Manilal, PhD candidate
B.E, M.E.
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8617
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: prasika.manilal@aut.ac.nz
Subject of research:
The Effect of Pressure Oscillations on Respiratory Performance
Mr. Gijs IJpma, PhD Candidate
M.Sc.
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x8617
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: gijpma@aut.ac.nz
Subject of research: Airway Smooth Muscle Cell Dynamics Modeling
Smart Materials Research Group
This group is working on the modelling and development of electroactive polymers for optical application. One of such an application is the development of changeable focal length lenses. You can view some of this group's work by clicking here.
Dr. Maximiano Ramos, Post-doctoral Fellow
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D (Material Engineering)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8799
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: mramos@aut.ac.nz
Research interests:
Computer/mathematical modelling, piezoelectric polymers.
Mr. Robert Paxton, PhD candidate
B.Sc, M.E (Hons)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8617
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: robert.paxton@aut.ac.nz
Subject of research:
The Development of a Finite Element Model to Describe the Swelling Behaviour of Polymer Hyrogels.
Mrs. Ibtisam Abbas, M.E. candidate
B.Sc
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8617
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: ibtabb98@aut.ac.nz
Subject of research:
Optimization of the Optical Properties of Smart Polymers for use in a Smart Lenses System
Cardiovascular System Modelling Research Group
The cardiovascular system modelling group is a recently established group, led by the Prof. Ahmed Al-Jumaily. More information on this groups work can be found here.
Mr. Joe El-Aklouk, Research Assistant
B.E.
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x8932
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: jelaklou@aut.ac.nz
Mr. Ashis Mookerjee, Research Assistant
B.E.
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x8932
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
Email: nsd6650@aut.ac.nz
Industrial Research Group
This group uses the wide range human resources of the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering and the Department of Electrotechnology to solve industrial problems. This includes but not limited to modelling, development, design and optimisation of various electromechanical systems and equipments. You can view some of this group's work by clicking here.
Mr. David White, Senior Research fellow
B.Sc, M.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8352
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: david.white@aut.ac.nz
Research interests: Air-Delivery Systems for Breathing Therapy Systems.
Mr. David Dodd, Principal Lecturer (AUT)
B.E, M.E (Mechanical Engineering)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8094
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: david.dodd@aut.ac.nz
Research Interests: Mechanical Design
Mr. John Prince, Research Associate (AUT)
B.E, M.E (Mechanical Engineering)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8097
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: john.prince@aut.ac.nz
Research Interests: Dynamics of Bicycles
Mr. Mike Protheroe, Research Associate (AUT)
B.E, M.E (Mechanical Engineering)
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8143
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: mike.protheroe@aut.ac.nz
Research Interests:
Simulation of Variable Fluid-Properties Parallel Plate Heat exchanger for Educational Purpose
Mr. Tauqir Syed, M.E. candidate (Distech Ltd.)
B.Sc
Phone: +64-(0)9-921-9999 x 8617
Fax: +64-(0)9-921-9973
E-mail: tausye68@aut.ac.nz
Subject of research:
An Investigation into the Improvement of Vacuum Distillation Systems.
Positions available.
We are always looking for highly motivated Masters, Doctoral and post-Doctoral individuals to join our team.