Our alumni

Founded in 1997 and renamed in 2007, IBTEC has a long history of conducting world-class research in the field of biomedical technology.

2024

Md. Jahan Ali
Asthma and COPD risk prediction from respiratory sounds using Deep Learning : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2024] / Md Jahan Ali; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Hakilo Sabit.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1931655

2023

Riaz Uddin
An investigation into using ultrasound for airway humidification : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2023] / Riaz Uddin; supervisor: Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1866406

Wagner Hoffmann (ME)
Capacitive chest strap for heart rate monitoring : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2023] / Wagner Hoffmann; supervisors: Matthew Kuo, Andrew Lowe
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1866407

Dhelipan Mahenthiran (PhD)
Functionally coated titanium plate and its performance as bipolar plate material for hydrogen fuel cells: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2023] / Dhelipan Mahenthiran; supervisors: Maximiano Ramos, Ahmed Al Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1836239

2022

Huiyang Zhang (PhD)
Improving strain-sensing electronic skins based on electrical impedance tomography: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2022] / Huiyang Zhang ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, Anubha Kalra.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1776874

Yang Yu (PhD)
Estimation of arterial diameter using bioimpedance spectroscopy on a human wrist phantom: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2022] / Yang Yu ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, Gautam Anand.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1780897

Ahmed Kaleem Muez Al-Attar (ME)
An experimental investigation into heatless self-humidifying breathing system: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2022] / Ahmed Kaleem Muez Al-Attar ; supervisor: Ahmed Al-jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1714782

Sarah Ellen Pearson (MDes)
Senses and sensors : biofeedback and sensory-based interventions for alleviating dental anxiety in patients : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Design (MDes), 2022] / Sarah Ellen Pearson ; supervisors: Stephen Reay, Daniel Sutton.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1780938

2021

Vickneswaran M Veloo (PhD)
An investigation into the nano fluids physiochemical properties due to ultrasonic perturbation for near-wellbore remediation : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2021] / Vickneswaran M Veloo; supervisors: Ahmed Al Jumaily, Loulin Huang.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1679522

Dalya Faiz Hashim Al-Mohamadamin (PhD)
An investigation into the improvement of obstructive sleep apnea therapy : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2021] / Dalya Faiz Hashim Al-Mohamadamin ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Tek Tjing Lie.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1632219

Srinivasan Govindan (PhD)
Biodegradable polymer blends/composites, with high performance characteristics for packaging application : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2021] / Srinivasan Govindan; supervisors: Maximiano Ramos, Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1632215

Mostafa Nikpour (PhD)
A novel stability control system for two-wheeled robotic wheelchairs : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2021] / Mostafa Nikpour ; supervisors: Loulin Huang, Ahmed M.Aljumaily, Behrooz Lotfi.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1670246

Liam Foley (ME)
Development of a cardiovascular simulator incorporating a phantom simulation of the arterial system : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2021] / Liam Foley ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, Martin Stommel.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1625007

Mayuresh Kulkarni (ME)
Development of an upper arm phantom for BP measurement : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2021] / Mayuresh Kulkarni ; supervisors: Tet Chuan Lee, Andrew Lowe.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Search/Results?lookfor=Mayuresh+Kulkarni&type=Author&limit=20

Colin Anderson (MCT)
Wearable biopotential technologies : an exploration of textile-based biopotential sensing electrodes for an ECG wearable device : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Creative Technologies (MCT), 2021] / Colin Anderson ; supervisors: Donna Cleveland, Frances Joseph
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1628320

2020

Ekta Singh Dahiya (PhD)
Estimating the normal and reference aortic pulse wave velocity for the New Zealand population :improving stroke and cardiovascular risk prediction : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2020] / Ekta Singh Dahiya ; supervisors: Rita Krishnamurthi, Andrew Lowe.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1547038

Andries Meintjes (PhD)
Computer-assisted cardiac auscultation : probabilistic modelling and psychoacoustic feature extraction for heart sound descriptions : [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2020] / Andries Meintjes ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, Malcolm Legget.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1554475

Jardin Green (ME)
Development and evaluation of dry-contact electroencephalography (EEG) sensors: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2020] / Jardin Green ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, David Budgett.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1585145

Kartik Kalra (ME)
Parametric analysis of bioimpedance spectroscopy measurement data for a simulated human limb: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2020] / Kartik Kalra ; supervisor: Gautam Anand.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1547001

2019

Sandra Grau Bartual (PhD)
An investigation into the human upper airways humidification: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2019] / Sandra Grau Bartual ; supervisors: Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, Maximiano Ramos, Jack Chen.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1506583

Ali Adil Ali (PhD)
An investigation into improving the CPAP and the electrical stimulation for the OSA treatment: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2019] / Ali Adil Ali ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Simeon Cairns, Ali Seyfoddin.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1522072

Xiyong Huang (PhD)
Investigation into the mechanism of UV transmission to follicular stem cells and implications for melanoma development: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2019] / Xiyong Huang ; supervisors: Mike Protheroe, Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1526163

2018

Ata Meshkinzar (PhD)
Vibration characteristics of stepped-thickness circular cylindrical piezoelectric shells for ultrasound amplifications: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2018 / Ata Meshkinzar ; supervisor: Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1489236

Kevin Lamar Turepu Roos (PhD)
An investigation into the effects of pressure oscillations on airway smooth muscle in chronic asthma: [a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2018] / Kevin Lamar Turepu Roos ; supervisors: Ahmed AlJumaily, Jun Lu, Simeon Cairns.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1490318

Arunkumar Jayakumar (PhD)
A novel technique to manufacture a carbon-free gas diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell application by a selective laser sintering (3D printing): a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2018 / Arunkumar Jayakumar ; supervisors: Maximiano Ramos, Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1485292

Jaishankar Bharatharaj (PhD)
Investigation into the development of a parrot-inspired therapeutic robot to improve learning and social interaction of children with autism spectrum disorder: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2018 / Jaishankar Bharatharaj ; supervisors: Loulin Huang, Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Christian Krägeloh, Rajesh Elara Mohan.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1490274

Xiang Fu (PhD)
Stretchable strain sensors made of multi-wall carbon nanotube-based composite: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2018 / Xiang Fu ; supervisors: Maximiano Ramos, Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1502149

2017

Gautam Anand (PhD)
Multi-frequency bioimpedance variations in a simulated human forearm: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2017 / Gautam Anand ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1444859

Anubha Kalra (PhD)
Elimination of skin-stretch induced motion artefacts from electrocardiogram signals: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2017 / Anubha Kalra ; supervisors: Andrew Lowe, Ahmed Al-Jumaily.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1444927

Sheng (Kelvin) Wang (PhD)
Synthesis of thalidomide analogues and their potential in cancer treatment: a thesis submitted to the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences of Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment for the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Science), 2017 / Sheng (Kelvin) Wang ; supervisors: Jun Lu, Jinghao Fei, Jack Chen.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1457453

Parn Naruenart Wangdee Jones (ME)
Developing a novel extra-aortic cuff with peristaltic motion and counterpulsation to assist heart function: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (ME), 2017 / Parn Naruenart Wangdee Jones; supervisors: Dr. Andrew Lowe, Jeffrey Kilby.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1395692

2016

Sherif Ashaat (PhD)
Understanding upper airway dynamic characteristics in OSA patients under invasive and noninvasive treatment: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in full fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2016 / Sherif Ashaat ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Loulin Huang.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543578

2015

Tung Xuan Vuong (PhD)
An investigation into acoustics and vibration characteristics of CPAP devices : a thesis submitted to the Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), February 2015 / by Tung Xuan Vuong ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Robert Paxton ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Robert Paxton.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543303

Hassan Mahmoud Raslan (ME)
An investigation into the development of a realistic upper airway visualisation system: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil), 2015 / Hassan Mahmoud Raslan ; supervisor: Al-Jumaily Ahmed ; supervisor: Al-Jumaily Ahmed.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543577

2014

John Prince (PhD)
An investigation into bicycle performance and design: thesis submitted in fulfilment of a PhD, Auckland University of Technology, July 2014 / John Prince.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543174

Nargis Afroj Chowdhury (PhD)
An Investigation into using regenerated cellulose-based electro-conductive composites for actuation and drug delivery : a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), May 2014 / Nargis Afroj Chowdhury; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, John Robertson, Maximiano V. Ramos ; supervisors: Ahmed AlJumaily, John Robertson, Maximiano V. Ramos.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543198

Mike Protheroe (PhD)
An investigation of droplet evaporation characteristics in an ultrasound environment: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2014 / Mike Protheroe ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Mostafa Fatemi, Roy Nates.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543298

Abd Halim Embong (PhD)
An investigation into Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) rupture prediction: a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2014 / Abd Halim Embong ; supervisors: Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Giri Mahadevan, Lowe Andrew
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543290

Izak Schalk Tait (MSc)
The effects of Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog (PTEN) overexpression on longevity of cultured Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC): a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (MSc), 2014 / Izak Schalk Tait.
https://librarysearch.aut.ac.nz/vufind/Record/1543091