Jonathan Everett is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department at The University of Auckland. He received a bachelor’s (honours) degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Auckland.

His current work focuses on developing a wave energy converter for aquafarming, which involves prototyping, numerical modelling and experimental analysis. Jonathan has fabricated and tested several prototypes, both in the laboratory and the ocean.

This has provided valuable steps and insights towards using wave energy converters at a small scale in New Zealand. Jonathan plans to continue working in the renewable energy field in New Zealand after completing his PhD project.