Kurt Lushington

Professor Kurt Lushington is a faculty member at the University of South Australia, affiliated with the UniSA Justice & Society and the School of Psychology. He holds a PhD and MPsych (Clinical) from Flinders University. His research focuses on sleep health, aging, circadian rhythms, neurocognition, and financial well-being of older adults. He supervises the Insomnia Clinic, a joint initiative with the Respiratory and Sleep Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and UniSA's Psychology Clinic.

• Education: PhD and MPsych (Clinical) from Flinders University.
• Research Interests: Sleep disorders in children and adults, workplace fatigue, financial well-being of older Australians, nutrition in aged care, and cardiovascular impacts of sleep-disordered breathing.
• Collaborations: Engages with NGOs, industry partners, and hospitals like Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide.
• Teaching: Involves research methodology, sleep medicine, and psychophysiology courses.
• Projects: Includes studies on bullying's impact on adolescent sleep and health, and equity release strategies for aged homeowners.

His work bridges clinical practice and policy, addressing social needs through research and education.