Alexander Wolkow

Dr. Alexander Wolkow is a Lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University, affiliated with the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health. His research focuses on sleep, stress, health, and performance in shift workers and high-risk populations such as emergency personnel. He holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Science from Deakin University (2016) and has secured prestigious fellowships, including the NHMRC Peter Doherty Early Career Fellowship (2018) and ARC DECRA (2022).

Research Interests:

• Impact of sleep disturbances on mental health in shift workers
• Sleep-related stress and performance in emergency personnel
• Shift work interventions targeting mental and physical health

Recent Articles:
Focus on sleep's role in emergency workers' health, shift work adaptation, and occupational safety, with emphasis on paramedics, firefighters, and truck drivers.

Awards & Contributions:

• National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Fellowships
• Australian Research Council (ARC) DECRA
• Australasian Sleep Association Travel Grant

Grants & Projects:

• Police Sleep, Shift Work and Wellbeing Project (2022–2025)
• Peer Support and Pastoral Care Programs Evaluation (2024–2025)

Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with industry groups including paramedics, police, and firefighters through the Turner Institute, emphasizing translational research to improve occupational health and safety.