The following list of students within the OERC and their research topics illustrates the wide range of energy related research being carried out by Post Graduate and Honours students at the centre.
Two recent summer bursary projects completed within the OERC and downloadable as pdf files are available on the Research and Resources page, and abstracts from a recent Postgraduate Workshop can be found on the Past Events page of this site.
| Name and Department |
Research Topic |
Supervised by / working with |
| Post-doctoral Fellows |
|
|
Dr Daryl Howard, Chemistry |
Absorption spectra of complexes in the atmosphere |
Assoc Prof Henrik Kjaergaard |
Dr Garth Irwin, Chemistry |
Solar materials |
Assoc Prof Keith Gordon |
| PhD students |
|
|
Will Catton, Physics |
Modelling the Dehumidifier Drying of Paste Materials |
Dr Zhifa Sun and Prof Gerry Carrington, Physics |
John Earles, Chemistry |
Solar cell materials and maquettes |
Assoc Prof Keith Gordon |
Ehimen Ehiazese, Physics |
Investigation of the bio-refinery approach to optimising biodiesel
production from microalgae |
Prof Gerry Carrington and Dr Zhifa Sun |
Muthasim Fahmy, Physics |
Theoretical and experimental investigation of steady and transient Rayleigh-Benard-Marangoni Interfacial Convection |
Dr Zhifa Sun and Dr Tim Molteno, Physics |
Anna Garden, Chemistry |
The role of hydrated complexes in atmospheric reactions, Dynamic vector representations with emergent behaviour. |
Assoc Prof Henrik Kjaergaard |
Marco Grix, Marketing |
Developing a measure of moral consumption |
Prof Sarah Todd |
Yasser Hammam, Information Science |
Vector-Agent Spatial Modelling |
Dr Peter Whigham |
Simon Jackson, Biochemistry |
The role of low-molecular-weight hydrophilic polypeptides in photosystem II biogenesis and repair |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
Joseph Lane , Chemistry |
The role of sulphur compounds in the atmosphere |
Assoc Prof Henrik Kjaergaard |
Sam Lowry, Physics |
Computational modelling and experimental investigation of domestic heat
pump drying systems. |
Prof Gerry Carrington and Dr Zhifa Sun |
Hao Luo, Biochemistry |
Functional characterisation of the PsbL subunit of photosystem II in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
Peter Mabbitt, Biochemistry |
The role of Psb27 in photosystem II assembly: a structural-based approach |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
Cushla McGoverin, Chemistry |
Spectral analyses |
Assoc Prof Keith Gordon |
Pascal Sirguey, Surveying |
Modelling water resource available from seasonal snowfalls for power generation |
Dr Renaud Mathieu |
Colin Smithies, Economics |
Home-owner preferences for heating efficiency |
Assoc Prof Paul Hansen and Dr Paul Thorsnes |
Helena Sodergren, Chemistry |
Absorption spectra of complexes to facilitate their detection and assess their impact on absorption of atmospheric radiation |
Assoc Prof Henrik Kjaergaard |
Srikanth Subbarao, Physics |
Community-based approaches for uptake of renewable energy in developing countries. |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Regan Winter, Biochemistry |
The contribution of the protein environment of the oxygen-evolving complex of photosynthesis in the stabilization of biological water-splitting and oxygen production |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
Matthew Woods, Biochemistry |
Light management and carbon metabolism in obligate shade plants |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
| Masters students |
|
|
Tim Bishop, Physics |
Energy use in residential housing |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Maria Callau, Physics |
Energy use in residential housing |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Jamie Gilchrist, Design Studies |
Opportunities in smart metering technology to increase use satisfaction and environmental awareness in consumers. |
Mick Abbott |
Xue Jiang, Physics |
Influence of solutal penetration depth on the location of the onset of interfacial convection |
Dr Zhifa Sun |
Quenton Johnston, Physics |
Carbon Tax and Kyoto in NZ interaction with industry - case study Oceanea gold mine |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Adrian Kerr, Physics |
Performance of solar and heat pump heating systems in the NZ context |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Lachlan McLean, Geography |
Establishing marine energy generation in NZ coastal waters |
Dr Janet Stephenson |
Jonathon Moore, Biochemistry |
A mutational approach to study the function of the Psb27 and Psb28 proteins in photosystem II turnover |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
Vincent Revol, Physics |
The effects of urban planning on energy use |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Ota Ota Tatafu, Physics |
Renewable energy in Tonga - can it work |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Allan Vandyke, Physics |
Heat and moisture transfer across walls of buildings |
Dr Zhifa Sun, Physics |
Tim Wild, Geography |
Perspectives of wind farms prior to and after establishment |
Dr Janet Stephenson |
Roger Young, Biochemistry |
Identification of the role of PsbT in photosystem II in the cyanobacterium Synechosystis sp. PCC6803 |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
| Honours students |
|
|
Laura Fraser, Law |
The legal nature of environmental consents and credits in NZ |
Ceri Warnock |
Laura Gunn, Biochemistry |
The role of PsbM subunit of photosystem II from Synechosystis sp. PCC6803 |
Assoc Prof Julian Eaton-Rye |
Matthew Hoffman, Geography |
Local energy generation systems at a household/community level |
Dr Janet Stephenson |
Raphael Horvath, Chemistry |
Solar materials |
Assoc Prof Keith Gordon |
Jess Hughes, Design Studies |
Tools used to assess Sustainable housing |
Dr Sarah Wakes |
Sam Lind, Chemistry |
Solar materials |
Assoc Prof Keith Gordon |
Mark Mason, Physics |
Energy audit and thermodynamic analysis of milk-powder dryers |
Dr Zhifa Sun |
Shelley Woods, Physics |
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Prof Gerry Carrington and Dr Zhifa Sun |
| Diploma of Science students |
|
|
Frank Ansell, Physics |
Peak oil in NZ |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Esther Phiri, Physics |
Renewable energy and peak oil in Malawi |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
Gonsagu Ziegler, Physics |
Fossil fuel contribution to fertiliser use |
Assoc Prof Bob Lloyd |
| Research Assistants |
|
|
Deidre Cleland, Chemistry |
OLED materials |
Assoc Prof Keith Gordon |
Jessica Graham, Geography |
Windfarms and Landscape values |
Dr Janet Stephenson |
