Dr Geoff WillmottDr Geoff Willmott

Dr Geoff Willmott is the deputy director, commercialisation and industry engagement, MacDiarmid Institute, and Associate Professor in physics, University of Auckland.

Deep tech and the Māori economy can be the backbone of NZ’s recovery

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The tech sector is well-placed to lead New Zealand’s recovery from Covid-19. Deep tech provides a chance for that recovery to be sustainable and values-led – an approach already bringing success to the Māori economy.  Aotearoa is currently a pretty good place to be, if you can get here. The $50bn of pandemic-related borrowing is … Read more

The cure for climate change could be in our own backyard

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Climate treaties, sustainability goals and energy commitments are proliferating around the world. The answers to these targets must involve new materials and research in this area is happening in New Zealand, writes Dr Geoff Willmott. Last Friday, students across the country walked out of school for the second time this year in protest against climate … Read more