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KiwiNet Emerging Innovator
Dr. Hassan Liaquat has been nominated by AUT Ventures and selected by KiwiNet as KiwiNet Emerging Innovator for 2026
Te Huihuinga o Matariki | Research Excellence Award: Professor Andrew Lowe
Professor Andrew Lowe is recognised for his sustained and translational research excellence in biomedical engineering and cardiovascular health. His work focuses on developing innovative, non-invasive medical devices that improve the accuracy, accessibility, and equity of health care, particularly in home and primary care settings. Over more than two decades, his research has led to internationally recognised technologies, multiple patents, and successful commercialisation, alongside significant competitive funding and industry collaboration. His research leadership has influenced international standards, supported Māori and Pacific health equity initiatives, and strengthened AUT’s impact in health technology innovation.
MedTech Translator Collaboration and Ideation RAP I Award: Dr Gautam Anand
Dr Gautam Anand, received a MedTech Translator Collaboration and Ideation RAP I Award (May 2026) for his project, "Multimodal Physiological Sensing for Dementia Monitoring: Feasibility, Co-design and Translation." This recognition reflects Gautam's dedication to advancing innovative digital health research and translating impactful ideas into meaningful healthcare solutions.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Service Award
Prof. Ahmed Al-Jumaily has been honoured with the ASME Dedicated Service Award, a prestigious international recognition of his ten year plus outstanding leadership and voluntary commitment to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which will be presented at IMECE2026 in Vancouver.
Prof Dr M. Iqbal Choudhary visits Prof Ahmed Al-Jumaily and his team at IBTec on 19 January 2026
Prof Dr M. Iqbal Choudhary, a recipient of the prestigious Mustafa (PBUH) Prize, Distinguished National Meritorious Professor at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Science and Coordinator General COMSTECH, is among the most prominent scientists of Pakistan recognised for his original contributions in the fields of natural products and bioorganic chemistry. Prof Choudhary visited Prof Ahmed Al-Jumaily and his team at IBTec on 19 January 2026.
During his visit, IBTec students and staff presented their ongoing research, and potential research collaboration was discussed.
Promotions and Awards in 2025
- Professor Andrew Lowe was awarded the DCT Research award
- Dr Daniel Konings and Dr Tet Chuan Lee were awarded the DCT award for Innovation and Teaching
- Hassan Liaquat was awarded the DCT Outstanding Doctoral Award
- Joyce D’Mello was awarded the ECMS Culture award
- Dr Ayah Elsayed was promoted to Senior Lecturer
- Dr Tet Chuan Lee was promoted to Senior Lecturer
Hon. Dr Shane Reti visits IBTec on 15 May 2025
AUT's Institute of Biomedical Technologies was honored to welcome Hon. Dr Shane Reti, Minister for Pacific Peoples, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Minister of Statistics and Minister for Universities, who helped launch the new AUT Innovation Fund. We appreciated Dr Reti's keen interest in our research on technologies that can enable more effective healthcare.
Professor Andrew Lowe secures million dollar funding
Professor Andrew Lowe from the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences secured $1 million under the Smart Ideas programme, an investment mechanism intended to catalyse and rapidly test promising, innovative ideas with high potential to benefit New Zealand.
Professor Lowe’s research aims to develop a new method to accurately measure blood flow in intensive care patients to reduce the risk of amputation or death resulting from low blood flow to the limbs.
“The funding gives us a wonderful opportunity to work on a very promising approach to improve the management of poor blood flow to the legs and arms. This research builds on technology projects previously funded by MBIE, as well as the deep clinical and physiology expertise of our interdisciplinary, multi-organisation team,” says Professor Lowe.
Andrew Lowe and Anubha Kalra have been granted a US patent
IBTec researchers Andrew Lowe and Anubha Kalra, together with collaborators Gautam Anand and Ray Simpkin, have been granted a US patent relating to the measurement of electrical potentials from the human body. Their innovative work helps to reduce the impact of changes in the interface between electrodes and the body.
Huiyang Zhang received the Dean’s Excellence Award
Huiyang Zhang received the Dean’s Excellence Award for outstanding performance in Postgraduate Studies
Wagner Hoffmann received the IEEE Excellence Award
Wagner Hoffmann received the IEEE Excellence Award for the top graduand in the Master of Engineering
Grayson Nipper received the Caliber Design Excellence Award
Grayson Nipper received the Caliber Design Excellence Award for the top Mechanical Engineering project In Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
At the ECMS Staff Awards 2023, Prof. Andrew Lowe received the Research Achievement Award under the Research Excellence Category.
IBTec received the Research Team Award for excellence in research at the ECMS Staff Awards 2023.
Assoc. Professor Hamid GholamHosseini is promoted to Professor
Dr Anubha Kalra has been promoted to the position of senior lecturer
Congratulations to Dr Anubha Kalra who has been promoted to the position of senior lecturer.
Anubha has been an integral part of IBTec since 2014 and is currently a core research staff member, with a focus on cardiovascular disease management and medical devices . This news marks a significant milestone in Anubha’s academic career, which began as a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering within AUT's School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences in 2020.
Te Tītoki Mataora Forum
The CMDT and Aotearoa Brain Project invites you to join us for the first Te Tītoki Mataora (TTM) MedTech Research Translator forum as part of HealthTech Week.
PhD student won the best presentation award
Hamidreza Rasouli Panah,PhD student, won the best presentation award at HealthTech week 2023.
Pressure Oscillation in Biomedical Diagnostics and Therapy
Co-authored by Professor Ahmed Al-Jumaily and Lulu Wang. Pressure Oscillation in Biomedical Diagnostics and Therapy presents key findings in imaging, diagnostics, and therapies using high and low frequency pressure waves in a concise and easy-to-understand way, focusing primarily on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems that utilise acoustics (mechanical wave motion).
AUT tech start-up develops breakthrough
RespirAq, an AUT tech spinout, has recently been granted breakthrough device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Active Humidifier product.
