Peter Catcheside

Professor Peter Catcheside is a distinguished sleep and respiratory physiologist at Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health, where he serves as a Full Member of both the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute Sleep Health (formerly the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health) and the Medical Device Research Institute within the College of Science and Engineering. Based in the Mark Oliphant Building's 6-bed sleep research facility in Bedford Park, South Australia, he maintains an active research program with over 265 research outputs spanning more than two decades.

His primary research interests focus on obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory control mechanisms, arousal from sleep, environmental noise effects on sleep, upper airway neuromuscular control, cardiovascular disturbances related to sleep disorders, and circadian physiology. Professor Catcheside's work bridges clinical research with technical and computing expertise to investigate the mechanisms and consequences of disturbed breathing and sleep. His current research predominantly centers on improving treatments and diagnostic methods for sleep breathing disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, problem snoring, and central sleep apnea, as well as understanding how respiratory problems and environmental noise exposure affect sleep quality.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on clinical applications of sleep research, with particular focus on sleep apnea diagnostics and treatment, cardiovascular consequences of sleep-disordered breathing, circadian rhythm analysis, and the relationship between sleep quality and various health outcomes including diabetes and athletic performance. His research employs sophisticated methodologies including polysomnography, advanced data modeling, and physiological measurements.

• Over 265 research outputs with consistent publication record through 2025
• 6877 total citations reflecting significant impact in the field
• 47 h-index demonstrating substantial scholarly influence
• Active supervision of students across multiple disciplines including Medicine, Physiology, Engineering, and Psychology

Professor Catcheside has completed principal supervisions in Physiology (3) and associate supervisions across Medicine (3), Physiology (3), Engineering (2), and Psychology (1). His research program contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and wellbeing. His work combines sleep and respiratory physiology measurements with circadian and cardiovascular physiology expertise to address complex questions in sleep medicine.