PŪTAHI RANGAHAU/AUT RESEARCH CENTRE

Innovative AI research to tackle real-world problems

Leading AI research across medical imaging, environmental sensing, AI ethics and knowledge engineering.

We conduct innovative artificial intelligence research to tackle real-world problems across various domains. Our team specialises in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision and ethical AI systems, working closely with industry and community partners. We also focus on human-AI interaction and AI applications for healthcare, education and environmental sustainability. We're dedicated to creating culturally aware and responsible AI technologies that benefit society and make a positive impact on people's lives.

Our recent projects

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AI in Tinnitus (EEG-Based Prediction)

This project uses AI and EEG data to predict individual responses to tinnitus treatment.

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NeuroGeMS: Multimodal AI Data Science Platform

NeuroGeMS is a system for integrating and modelling multimodal data (e.g., genomics, EEG, behavioural data) - an MBIE-funded project

TPR projects

Topology Preserving Reservoirs (TPR)

Improving zero-shot image recognition for accurate classification of both seen and unseen objects

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NeuCube: Brain-Inspired AI System

NeuCube is a brain-inspired spiking neural network (SNN) platform for modelling spatio-temporal data.

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Unsupervised dense prediction via Normalized Cuts

Enhancing self-supervised computer vision with Differentiable Normalized Cuts

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Multimodal brain MRI analysis

Analysing multimodal MRI to reveal how subcortical stroke changes brain connectivity tied to executive function