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Associate Professor Andrew Vakulin is a senior researcher at Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) Sleep Health, Flinders University. He leads the "Biomarkers and Risk Prevention" research theme, focusing on sleep disorders and their impact on neurobehavioral function, operational performance, and accident risk.
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University
- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute
His research spans sleep neurobiology, biomarker validation for fitness-to-drive/work assessments, and digital sleep health solutions in primary care. Recent work integrates commercialization expertise, collaborating with industry partners.
Key article trends include obstructive sleep apnea, supine-position interventions, circadian rhythm modeling, and metabolic consequences of sleep disorders. His 171 total research outputs reflect collaborations with institutions like Sleep Health Foundation and Australasian Sleep Association.
- Board Member, Australasian Sleep Association (2023–2026)
- Chair, ASA Research Committee
- Chair, Sleep Health Foundation Lived Experience Advisory Panel
- Chair, Industry Research and Collaboration Committee
His laboratory work at FHMRI Sleep Health focuses on translating clinical research into practical tools for sleep disorder screening, diagnosis, and management in community settings.
