Till Roenneberg

Professor Till Roenneberg is a prominent chronobiologist at Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich's Institute of Medical Psychology, where he serves as Head of Human Chronobiology and Vice-Chair of the Munich Center for Neuroscience (MCN). His research focuses on human circadian rhythms and their implications for health and disease in modern society.

• Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
• Institute of Medical Psychology
• Munich Center for Neuroscience (MCN)

Professor Roenneberg's research centers on chronobiology with particular emphasis on social jetlag, shift work, genetics of circadian rhythms, and the relationship between biological and social time. His work investigates how misalignment between our internal biological clocks and societal demands impacts health outcomes including obesity, metabolic disorders, and mental health. He has developed important tools like the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire (MCTQ) that have advanced the field of human chronobiology research.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the health consequences of circadian misalignment, particularly examining social jetlag across different populations, the impact of daylight saving time, and the relationship between chronotype and various health conditions. His work spans epidemiological studies, clinical investigations, and theoretical frameworks that connect circadian biology with public health concerns.

Professor Roenneberg leads the Human Chronobiology research group and maintains several important research initiatives including the Clockwork project (http://www.clock-work.org/) and the European Integrated Project of the European Commission titled EUCLOCK (http://www.euclock.eu/). His research has established critical connections between circadian rhythms and modern health challenges, advocating for societal changes that better align with human biology.