Alumni
Choon Seng Wong, Design-to-Resource (DTR) using SMC Turbine Adaptive Strategy, PhD Thesis (2015), HERF PhD scholarship
Michael Southon, Performance and cost evaluation to inform the design and implementation of Organic Rankine Cycles in New Zealand, MS Thesis (2015), TechNZ Scholarship
Leighton Taylor, Development of a Low Temperature Geothermal Organic Rankine Cycle Standard, MS Thesis (2015), AGGAT Scholarship; Geothermal Engineer, MTL.
Miraz Fulhu, Human Intelligence-Integrated Control System for Hybrid Power Networks for Remote Island, PhD Thesis (2014) Commonwealth International Scholarship
Darryl Lee, Development of PP-MOCVD system and its design and operational parameters for uniform industrial coating on 3D objects, PhD Thesis (2014), FRST Scholarship, Department Scholarship; Research Engineer, Koti Technologies.
Janice Asuncion, The Geographic Adaptive Potential of freight transportation and production in the context of fuel and emissions constraints (GAP Analysis), PhD Thesis (2014) AEMS Lab Scholarship, FRST Research Grant, Best Paper Award IPENZ Transport Group Conference 2012.
Nick Yannakis, Economic Optimisation Of Domestic Solar Hot Water For The Commercial Market Using Consol Evacuator Tube Panels In Christchurch, New Zealand, MS Thesis (2012), Industry sponsorship; Building Services Engineer at Powell Fenwick, New Zealand.
Stacy Rendall, Minimum Energy Transport Activity Analysis from GIS, PhD Thesis (2012) NERI Energy Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Department Premier Scholarship; Transportation Researcher at Abley Transportation, New Zealand and Derek Halden Consultancy, UK.
Muaviyath Mohammed, Energy Constraint and Adaptability; Focus on Renewable Energy on Small Islands; Case Study: Fenfushi, Maldives, PhD Thesis (2011). Commonwealth International Scholarship, NERI UK Energy School Scholarship; Deputy Vice Chancellor Maldives National University.
Sohel Mohammed, Dynamic Model of Geothermal Power Plant, PhD Thesis (2011). Department Premier Scholarship, Industry Research Sponsorship Mighty River Power, Best Poster NERI Conference
Michael Dale, Global Energy Modelling – A Biophysical Approach (GEMBA), PhD Thesis (2010). Vice Chancellor’s UC Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Department Premier Scholarship; Post-doc Stanford University, Assistant Professor at Clemson University, USA.
Samuel Gyamfi, Demand Response in Residential Peak Electricity through ICT Innovation, PhD Thesis (2010). NERI Energy Scholarship, College Scholarship, AEMS Lab Scholarship; Lecturer at Murdoch University, Perth Australia and at University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana.
Montira Watcharasukarn, 3-D Virtual Reality Simulation for Assessment of Constrained Energy Travel Activity Adaptation, PhD Thesis (2010). Brian Mason Scientific and Technical Trust Grant, NERI Energy Scholarship, AEMS Lab Scholarship, NZTA Research Grant
Vilailuck Siriwongrungson, Characterization of Step Coverage and Conformality for TiO2 Thin Films on Nano-Structures by Pulsed-Pressure MOCVD, PhD Thesis (2009). UC Targeted Scholarship; Asst. Professor at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Bangkok,Thailand.
Hadley Cave, Flow Dynamics and Deposition Kinetics in Pulsed-Transition-Regime Chemical Vapor Deposition, PhD Thesis (2008). TEC Top Achiever Scholarship, NASA Best Student Paper Award RGD25; Chief Controller at Airways New Zealand.
Lynher Ramirez, Nucleation and Growth of Zirconia by Pulsed-MOCVD, PhD Thesis (2008).
Andreas Hamm, Methodology and Modelling Approach for Strategic Sustainability Analysis of Complex Energy-Environment Systems; Case Study: Rotuma, Fiji, PhD Thesis (2007). UC Targeted Scholarship, Pacific Island Trust Travel Grant.
Shannon Page, Regenerative PEM Fuel Cell System for UPS: Design, Modelling, and Experimental Verification, PhD Thesis (2007). FRST Technology for Industry Fellowship, AUPEC 2004 Best Student Paper Award; Lecturer at Lincoln University.
Hyung-C Jung, Numerical Analysis of Laser Forming, PhD Thesis (2006); Lecturer at Curtin University Sarawak
Asdis Kristinsdotter, The Production of Gas Tight Yttria-Stabilized-Zirconia This Films for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Pulsed-Pressure MOCVD, MS Thesis (2006).
Jake Frye, Strategic Analysis and Modelling for Wind Energy, MS Thesis (2006). FRST Young Scientist of the Year Award, EPECentre Scholarship; Wind technology engineer with GE.
Jamie Wallace, Development of a Commercial Carbon Dioxide Scrubber, PhD Thesis (2005). FRST Technology for Industry Fellowship.
Michael Saunders, Transport Energy Reliance Analysis, MS Thesis (2005)
Silviu Baluti, Experimental Characterization of Pulsed-CVD Flow Dynamics, MS Thesis (2004).
Lee Liaw, Chemistry Study for Product Development of Carbon Dioxide Continuous Scrubber (CDOCS) Masters Thesis (2004).
Lee Liaw, Market Feasibility of a Carbon Dioxide Continuous Scrubber System, MEM Master of Engineering Management Thesis (2001).
Huong Swee Yii, Commercialisation of an Electric Motor Scooter, MEM Master of Engineering Management Thesis (2001).
Tristan Wallbank, Home Heating and Health, MEM Master of Engineering Management Thesis (2001).
