Research
Focus areas
The big questions ThinkLab is working on — applied research themes that span construction, technology, data, and the future of vocational education.
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Lower-carbon buildings for Aotearoa
Sustainable construction
Mass timber, retrofit research, and circular materials work, in partnership with Auckland-based main contractors.
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Edge computing, sensors, robotics
Embedded systems & IoT
Applied research in microcontrollers, edge AI, and IoT-cloud integration, with hands-on workshops on campus.
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Responsible ML for industry
Data science & AI
Applied machine learning projects with industry partners, with a focus on responsible deployment in the New Zealand context.
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Vocational education and emerging tech
Future of work
How vocational education, immigration, and emerging tech are reshaping New Zealand careers.
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