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Dr Bastien Lechat is a Research Fellow at Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI): Sleep Health, within the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. He is also a Full Member of the College of Science and Engineering and the Medical Device Research Institute. As an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, he leads innovative research at the intersection of sleep medicine, artificial intelligence, and wearable technology.
Education:
- PhD in Sleep Health, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University (2018–2021)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science/Acoustics, Université du Maine, France (2014–2017)
Dr Lechat’s research focuses on understanding the physiological mechanisms and consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly night-to-night variability and patient subtypes. He develops AI-driven tools for efficient and accurate diagnosis using wearables and signal processing. His work aims to create a scalable, low-cost model of care for sleep-disordered breathing, addressing global diagnostic gaps.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in digital health innovation, with a focus on machine learning for OSA detection, circadian rhythm modeling, cardiovascular risk prediction, and climate impacts on sleep. His research has been published in top journals including Nature Communications, Journal of Sleep Research, and Sleep Medicine, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow (2023)
- Helen Bearpark Memorial Scholarship (2022)
- Emerging Research Leader Award, Flinders University (2021)
- Multiple early-career awards from Sleep Down Under, Australasian Sleep Association, and Adelaide Sleep Retreat
- Ranked in the top 5% of international authors in sleep apnea by Expertscape
Dr Lechat has secured over $2.5 million in competitive research funding and actively supervises and mentors junior researchers. He serves on the program committee of the American Thoracic Society meetings and contributes to clinical guidelines. He collaborates globally with industry and academic partners to translate research into clinical practice.
Laboratories and Research Teams: He co-leads the 'Novel use of digital innovations & technology development' theme at FHMRI: Sleep Health, working closely with Professor Danny Eckert. His team integrates expertise in biomedical engineering, data science, and clinical sleep physiology to advance digital sleep medicine.
