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1. Experimental Techniques And Capability Development To Analyse Elasto-Plastic

Problems
2. Experimental And Numerical Investigations On Condensed Phase Heat Transfer And The
Ignition Behaviour Of Ap-Htpb Sandwich Propellants
3. Free Vibration Studies Of Polymer Composite Aircraft Instrument Panel Boards
4. Study On The Development Of Steel Lined Composite Compressed Natural Gas (Cng)
Cylinders
5. The Behaviourial Studies Of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened By Composite
Laminates
6. Studies On The Spectroscopic Of Polyatomic Molecules
7. Experimental And Theoritical Studies Of Some Polyatomic Molecules
8. Vibrational Spectra Of Polyatomic Molecules: A Theoretical & Experimental
Investigations
9. A Study On Experimental Investigations On The Vibrational Spectra Of Polyatomic
Molecules
10. Distribution Of Employment And Urban Residential Allocation In Madras Metropolitan
Area Spatially
11. The Development Control For Planning Information: A Gis Model For Madras
Metropolitan Development Authority
12. Process Of Land Subdivision And Settlement In Madras Metropolitan Area
13. Houses In Hot And Humid Region Thermal Performances: A Case Study In Coastal
Lagos Areas
14. Prediction And Multizone Modeling Of Pollutants Of An Automotive Diesel Engine

15. The Performance Evaluation And Design Optimization Of Automotive Disc Brake Using
Genetic Algorithm And Finite Element Analysis
16. The Studies On The Physiological And Molecular Formation Of The Biocidal Factors
From The Entomopathogenis Bacterium: Bacillus Sphaericus 1593m
17. Expression And Cloning Of Bancroffi Antigen For The Early Diagnosis Of Filarial
Infection
18. The Thermodynamics Of Liquid Mixtures: A Case Study On Liquid-Liquid Equilibria,
Vapour-Liquid Equilibria And Heat Of Mixing Of System Containing Dissolved
Inorganic Salts
19. Studies Of Genetic And Physiological Effect Of Entomopathogenic Bacteria: Two Dna
Fragments From Bacillus Sphaericus Encoding Mosquito Larvicidal Activity
20. The Molecular Basis Of Sporulation In Bacillus Studies On The Characterization And
The Formation Of Crystal Proteins Of Bacillus Thringen Sis
21. New Chrome-Aluminium Syntan Study As An Alternative Mineral Tanning System
22. Production Technology Of Proteases From Bacillus Amyloliquefaciencs And Its
Applications
23. Approaches To The Better Management Of Chromium(Lll) Salts As Tanning Agents: A
Case Studies
24. Evaluation, Cloning, And Expression Of The Diagnostic Antigens Of Bancroftion
Filariasis
25. Process Optimization Strategies And Recombinant Dna Approaches For Production
Enhancement Of Mosquito Larvicidal Factors Of Bacillus Sphaericus 1593m
26. Humoral Immune And Cellular Response To Filarial Antigens In Endemic Normal And
Bancroftian Bilarial Patients
27. Collagen And Lipid-Lipid Peroxidation Changes In Myocordial Lesions Induced By
Higher Fat Diet And Immobilisation Stress
28. Analysis Of Lung Epithetial Proliferation & Modulation Of Cellular Responses By
Filarial Proteins Via In-Vitro Model
29. Cell Proliferation In T-Cell Leukemia: A Case Studies
30. Studies Of Cytokine Gene Expression In Human Lymphatic Filariasis

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1. Systems biology: Inferring protein function from patterns in protein interaction networks
2. Transcriptional regulation of nucleolar GTP binding protein, GNL3 during tumorigenesis.
3. Development of hydrogel-based drug delivery systems
4. Cloning and characterization of caffeine demethylase
5. A Parallel-Tempering Method for Studying Protein-Ligand Dynamics
6. Signal transduction mediated by (i) G protein coupled receptors and (ii) Calcium binding
proteins.
7. Structure-function relationship in membrane proteins
8. Computational characterisation of Protein-PEG interactions for therapeutics
9. Statistical algorithm for analyzing high throughput data from various microarrays
10. Molecular and functional characterization of anti-atherosclerotic agents for
cardiovascular complications.
11. Broad area: Chirotechnology: Preparing chiral matrices for resolution of racemic sec.
alcohols and evaluating their performance by TLC and Column Chromatography
12. Identification of Functions of Spirooxindoles in C. Elegans
13. Functional characterization of RAS associated tumor suppressor genes
14. Design of complex drug delivery systems for controlled release of active molecules
15. Kinase drug discovery: From theory to experiment
16. Structure function relationship and regulation of ion channels
17. Molecular genetic characterisation of carbonic anhydrase and monoamine oxidase in
Dictyostelium
18. Experimental quantification of the Thermodynamic and Functional Effects of Surface
Electrostatics in the Folding of a Mini-Protein

19. Signal transduction mediated by (i) G protein coupled receptors and (ii) Calcium binding
proteins.
20. Mechanisms of regulation of candidate genes for cardiovascular diseases
21. Mutational effects on the binding specificity of protein complexes
22. Molecular modeling of urea induced protein denaturation
23. Biomolecular purification in two phase aqueous systems
24. Dynamics of transcription factor networks modeling and simulation
25. Host-pathogen interactions in tuberculosis
26. Broad area: Mechanism of enzyme catalysis: Understanding enantioselectivity of C.
parapsilosis ATCC mediated asymmetric reactions: In silico and experimental validation
27. Broad area: Drug development: Studies on inhibition of C. parapsilosis ATCC7330 as a
model system for anti-yeast/anti- fungal drugs.
28. Synthesis of Novel Spirioxindoles though Organocatalysis

Bioscience Enterprise Thesis Topics

During the final six months of their qualification the MBioEnt students undertake a full-time
internship with a bioscience company or organisation. During this time they work on a specific
project that is of significance and value to the host company. The project also forms the basis of
the research for the students Masters theses.
Please note - the topics below are intended to illustrate the diversity of topics that have been
studied. The list also illustrates the breadth of bioscience addressed from drug development to
clean tech to medical technologies to agbio and functional foods. It is by no means the total
list, nor is it meant to in any way define or limit the range of topics that would be suitable.
Please use them as examples and inspiration.
2015 Thesis Topics:

Mechanisms Technology Transfer Offices use to address the lack of funding for earlystage projects

IP strategies across HTM companies

Predicting trends in medical devices and technologies

Exporting highly perishable fruits to Asia

Business models for health IT start-ups

Design thinking: a cognition toolbox

Barriers to the comercialisation of interdisciplinary research

Business models for the successful sale of generic drugs in NZ

Shared medical records (doctor-pharmacist) to enhance patient health outcomes

Opportunities for antimocrobial-coated dressings

Multinationals sourcing innovation from Australia and NZ: drivers and restraints

Development considerations for some veterinary medicine products

Tech transfer business models for v. early spin-offs owned by multiple parties

Alternatives to maintaining an expensive IP portfolio, for NZ high-tech start-ups

Luxury health foods markets in China

2014 Thesis Topics:

Characterising early stage medical devices in NZ

How business angel networks function and meet the early stage

Exploring the feasibility of Blue Ocean Strategy as an idea generation and strategy
development tool in the nutraceutical industry

An exploratory investigation into the decision-making process of investors in NZ

Market validation in new-technology development - an exploratory study of NZ start-up

companies

Global regulatory implications of a novel extraction technology for a NZ nutraceutical

company

Methodologies and techniques that are used to study mechanism of action of fatty acids
in treating atopic dermatitis

An assessment of the agricultural applications of basalt rock dust

Relocation factors for NZ biotech companies moving offshore

The NZ Natural Health and Supplementary Products Bill: A qualitative analysis on

industry business response

Social media utilisation by assisted reproductive technology clinics in Australasia - roles,

risk and benefits

Commercialisation strategies for polyphenol-rich products from horticultural co-product

streams

Commercialisation strategy for the digital healthcare industry

Government initiatives to support the success of public research Commercialisation

Reducing uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in concept selection during the front end
of the innovation process in forensics

The ramifications of a biotech push for the national innovation system of Singapore

Patent Trends & Innovation in the Biofuels Industry

Genome sequencing in personalised medicine: The development of clinical pathways

over the next five years

2013 Thesis topics:

Research and Development Portfolio Management in the New Zealand Bioscience

Sector: An Industry Practices Study

Market Access for High-Value Diagnostics in Sweden and Germany

Strategy for biofuel ventures: applying strategic tools to the case of a New Zealand startup

Challenges and strategies for the development and commercialisation of discontinuous

and disruptive biotechnology innovations in New Zealand

An Unexpected Journey: An Action Research Approach to the Development of a

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution in a Clinical Research
Organization".

Fuzzy Front End Strategy For Disruptive Innovations In The Implantable Medical Device
Industry: A New Zealand SME Case Study

An exploration of consumer purchase decision making process in the non-prescription

eczema space

Informing NPD: Investigation into the drivers of perceived value by specialist physicians
in new gynaecological surgery devices

Like, Comment, Share: Social Media Use in New Zealand Nutritional Companies

Factors underlying commercialization of platform technologies in biotechnology

Challenges faced by small New Zealand Biotechs during New Product Development: a
qualitative study of companies with incremental innovations

Commercial Strategy Selection Medical Device Start-ups: Integrate Vs. Cooperate

Being local or global: Healthcare firms moving into and within Southeast Asia

Partnership Opportunities for the University of Auckland in the Nutraceutical and

Functional Food (NFF) Sector

Exploring the technology out-licensing options for New Zealand start-ups: A case study
of Footfalls and Heartbeats

A DHB perspective on capturing clinical trial value in Auckland

Investing in Intellectual Property: Early-Stage Investors Attitudes Towards Intellectual

Property Assets.

Pharmacoeconomic considerations for a novel atopic dermatitis therapy

Managing Intellectual Property (IP) in open innovation: The facilitating role of research
organisations

Innovation through design thinking in a nutrition context.

2012 Thesis Topics:

Expanding the Business Model of an SME in the Bioscience Sector

Perceptions and implications of the NZ Natural Health Products Bill

Dynamics of Effectuation and Causation in a Test Case NZ Small and Medium Enterprise

The Funding of Innovative Cardiovascular devices in Europe

A Comparison of two Composting Systems for the Processing of Source-Separated

Organic Waste in New Zealand: A Case Study from a Large-Scale Commercial
Composter

Navigating through the patent landscape: the legal implications for a biotechnology SME
in New Zealand

Strategic decision making processes for platform technologies in pharmaceutical SMEs in

NZ

Bridging cultural gaps between New Zealand life science firms and their Chinese partners

Adoption of incremental innovation in healthcare

Intellectual property protection and management strategies in New Zealands bioenergy

sector

Growing the Business of Aucklands Clinical Trials

Growth Patterns of Contract Research Organizations

Understanding the Barriers to Social Media Adoption by Health Professionals: A multicountry study

Investment Strategies of Ahu Whenua Maori Land Trusts

The structure of venture capital funds: An exploratory study

The effect of integrated gamification within pedometers on increased physical activity

Understanding market needs in the New Zealand dairy industry

The Economic Risks and Opportunities for New Zealand from Genetically Modified
Organisms

Quality by Design and its implications in the Generic Pharmaceutical industry.

2011 Thesis Topics:

The Role of Social Media in Strategy for Pharmaceutical Companies

The role of peptides in the biotech industry

Commercialisation of Health Information Technology

A decision making framework for human pharmaceuticals in NZ: building on national

strengths while responding to global trends

Trends for producing reside-free-crops - where is the fit for biological control products

Pricing and reimbursement strategies for life science products

Exploring innovative milk compositions/bioactives and analyzing its commercial

implications

The effect of cultural norms on product, brand and packaging design - a case study of
New Zealand added-value dairy products in China

Looking at the perception of xenotransplantation in the Asian Market and comparing this
to Western markets

A valuation model for enzyme technologies

Management Succession in Biotechnology Companies

How government (i.e. FRST/MSI) investment in biotechnology and clean technology

firms is managed to give commercial success

New Product Development Portfolio Management

Reviewing and analysing the commercialization options for HyACT/antibodies in an

oncology context

How can a dairy small-medium enterprise collaborate with public/private research groups
to commercialise dairy bioactives in the Asian market?

Marketing and distribution strategy for pharmaceuticals

The Health IT evaluation framework developed by NIHI, A strategic "leveraging"

approach to build NIHI's international presence and capture the potential commercial
value of the niche evaluation framework in the offshore market

Review of current commercialisation pathways for dairy innovation both in New Zealand
and globally

Challenges and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs for the New Zealand Prosthetics Industry

To proceed or not to proceed with a Medical Device Innovation: A decision making

framework for technology based SME's.

2010 Thesis Topics:

Understanding the acceptability of a new product within a social system

Intellectual property protections of plant varieties in the context of fruits and vegetables:
multiple case studies of protection strategies

Understanding the relationships in the 'innovation ecosystem': a biotech manager's

perceptions of university-industry linkages

The influence of value proposition on supplier switching: a study of food ingredients

Reconciling stakeholder perspectives on freedom to operate review in research

commercialisation, with case studies in biofuel from algae

A theoretical framework aiding in concept selection for new product development in

waste stream

A cultural analysis of the consumer perceptions of functional foods promoting sleep

A study of science and industry collaboration: what makes a successful interaction?

New Zealand Business Management in the Agricultural Sector: a case study of factors
influencing farmers' decisions in adopting novel technologies.

A comparative analysis of foreign markets for the international expansion of a New

Zealand-based pharmaceutical firm

Developing a scorecard model for the ranking and selection of drug candidates

A study of the motivations and barriers for overseas Chinese investors to invest into New
Zealand's life sciences

A study investigating the most effective intellectual property protection (IPP) methods to
appropriate value from innovations based on natural sources, for small medium
enterprises (SME's) in Australasia

Physician power over patient choice: what factors, physiological and psychological, play
the biggest role in physician prescription choice in Parkinson's disease?

A cost-benefit analysis of GM High Energy ryegrass on the proposed agricultural

emission trading scheme (ETS)

Capturing value from intellectual property: a study of the commercialisation of university

based innovation

To collect or not to collect electronic medical data for business analytics, within a
medical device organization

From disease to regulatory approval: a comparative case study of single product

biomarker diagnostic companies' journeys

Using freedom to operate searches to develop commercialization strategy: a case study on

a New Zealand medical device company

Understanding the various variables that are required in the project portfolio optimization
from a technology transfer office (TTO) perspective

The process of developing a value proposition for radical innovation: a case study.

2009 Thesis topics:

The birth and development of biotechnology clusters in Auckland an analysis of the

normative model

The nature of boards work: Strategising in the context of the converging pharmaceutical
and consumer goods sectors in the New Zealand biotechnology industry

Demystifying the New Zealand publics attitudes towards genetic engineering An

empirical analysis

Value creation and the role of collaborations, patents and licensing

Adoption of disruptive innovations in primary health care A study of GPs and a gene
test

The role of product modularity in the design of medical devices A case study

New Zealands place in the biofuels world: A comparative analysis of potential

feedstocks

Intellectual property capture in flavour biotechnology and flavoured products

Establishing a framework for competitive intelligence: A case study of a UN-NZ biotech

start-up.

2008 Thesis topics:

The influence of global health and well being trends in New Zealand upon consumers'
desired value perceptions - A case study

The commercialisation of bioinformatics and market entry modes decision making: A

case study from a New Zealand ()firm

Evaluation criteria: comparison of biotechnology and high-technology sectors

Managing risk in new product portfolio decisions - a case study

Biotechnology business models and interfirm collaborations: A quantitative analysis

Achieving Fast Growth: Lessons for NZ biotech from NZs fastest growing companies
since 2001

Successful strategies in botanical drug development companies (-Dynamic capabilities

view)

Ingredient co-branding: strategic and marketing implications for a NZ supplier of

functional ingredients

A decision support model for the strategic development of (x sector of the biotech
industry)

Application of market opportunity analysis for pharmaceutical in-licensing decisions - a

case study on x-drug and y-drug markets in country-Z.

2007 Thesis topics:

Commercializing Medical Devices in China: An Investigation of the Current Regulatory

Environment

The Impact of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) Investment
Programmes on the New Zealand Biotechnology Industry

A Generalizable Model for Biotech Market Opportunity Assessment

Resource Allocation, Research Maturity and the Commercialisation Decision?

Strategic Alliance for New Zealand Biotech Start-ups Product Commercialization

Identifying the potholes on the route to New Zealand Biotechnology Funding

What environment should New Zealand provide to attract foreign manufacturing?

Analysis of Business Models in the New Zealand Human Health Biotechnology Sector

Minimizing Time to Market via Early Consideration of Regulatory Affairs.