Science for Innovation

Scientific research has the potential to deliver extraordinary innovations that change our lives and contribute to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. We are developing novel biomedical solutions, bioproducts, engineered catalysts and proteins, and functional materials.

Below you will find some of our recent research to develop novel solutions to the challenges that face Aotearoa and the world. You'll also find the profiles of talented and creative staff who contribute to the Science for Innovation research theme. Please don't hesitate to get in contact with any of our research staff if you'd like more information or if you think that there might be an opportunity for a new research partnership.

Recent research highlights

Rutherford Fellowship: Adele Williamson
Discovering how bacteria replicate, repair and diversify their genomes in challenging environments
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Fluorinated organometallic complexes: Syntheses and reactions
Can typically inert carbon-fluorine bonds be broken easily using organometallic chemistry?
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Willow aphid honey as a prebiotic
Could so-called concrete willow aphid honey be used as a prebiotic superfood?
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Diabetes-induced neuroinflammation
Does mitochondrial stress protein HSP60 lead to diabetes-induced neuronal inflammation?
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Modelling muscle twitches due to brain stimulation
How do electrical signals form at muscles as a result of transcranial magnetic stimulation of the brain?
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Temperature dependence of enzymes and organisms
How does temperature affect the rates of individual metabolic enzymes and how are these elated to the growth of the parent organism?
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