About
Dr. Philip Tucker is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Swansea University, part of the Joint Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. He is also a visiting researcher at Stockholm University's Stress Research Institute. His expertise includes occupational health psychology, focusing on non-standard work hours (e.g., shift work, long hours), sleep/fatigue management, and occupational safety. He teaches Work Psychology on the BSc Psychology program.
Key research areas include the health impacts of shift work, circadian rhythms, and work schedule design. He collaborates internationally and has led projects like 'Women in Shiftwork' (2017–2021) and 'Short Inter-Shift Intervals' (2019–2020). His grants total over £88k, addressing sustainable work hours and healthcare workforce challenges.
Publications span journals like Chronobiology International and Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, emphasizing empirical studies and policy-relevant findings. His work bridges theoretical occupational psychology with practical workplace solutions.
