Alex Agostini

Dr. Alex Agostini is a Lecturer and Program Director for Undergraduate Psychology Programs at the University of South Australia's Justice & Society division, based at the Magill Campus. He maintains cross-disciplinary affiliations with UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, UniSA STEM, and UniSA Online, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Dr. Agostini leads research in the Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory, focusing on adolescent sleep patterns, psychological distress, and the impact of technology on sleep quality. His research spans educational settings (particularly boarding schools), healthcare (shift workers), and industry applications (forestry and water utilities).

His recent publications demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals, with research trends showing increasing focus on practical applications of sleep science in occupational settings through sensor technologies and fatigue management systems. His work bridges theoretical sleep research with real-world interventions to improve health outcomes.

Dr. Agostini's research is supported by collaborations with industry partners including SA Water and forestry organizations, as evidenced by his recent reports on sensor-based safety augmentation and fatigue management systems. His work demonstrates strong translational potential, moving from laboratory findings to practical workplace interventions.

His advising approach emphasizes practical applications of psychological research, with current projects examining how sleep patterns affect psychological well-being in adolescents and how coping strategies influence dietary behaviors in healthcare workers. His research program demonstrates consistent funding through industry partnerships and institutional support.

Dr. Agostini's laboratory work focuses on applying sleep science to real-world settings through sensor technologies that measure physiological responses to workplace demands. His team utilizes actigraphs, smart shirts for heart rate monitoring, and motion-sensing insoles to collect objective data on fatigue, sleep patterns, and physiological stress in field settings across multiple industries.