Maria Gardani

Dr. Maria Gardani is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow, specializing in sleep disorders and mental health. Her research focuses on insomnia in clinical populations (stroke/TBI survivors, autistic individuals) and student mental health, emphasizing interventions and psychological mechanisms. She has supervised postgraduate students including Declan McLaren and Jelena Milicev.

• Affiliations: School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of Glasgow
• Key Roles: Honorary Lecturer, Researcher in Sleep Medicine & Public Health

Research Interests: Dr. Gardani's work spans insomnia epidemiology, neurorehabilitation outcomes, and academic mental health. She explores how psychological factors (e.g., coping mechanisms) influence sleep disturbances, with recent projects addressing pandemic impacts on student wellbeing and post-stroke insomnia prevalence.

Impact: Her systematic reviews and clinical validation studies inform evidence-based interventions. She actively collaborates on multidisciplinary projects, including 3D circadian visualization and international doctoral wellbeing initiatives.