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Christopher Gordon is a Professor of Sleep Health at Macquarie University's Department of Health Sciences and the Research Leader of Insomnia and Chronobiology at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. He holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of Wollongong and has over 20 years of academic experience. His dual focus on research and teaching includes leading multidisciplinary teams investigating insomnia mechanisms and digital therapeutics, alongside pioneering health professional education programs.
Education:
- PhD in Physiology (University of Wollongong, 2010)
- Master of Exercise Science (Australian Catholic University, 2001)
- Graduate Certificate of Business (2006)
Research Interests: Mechanisms of insomnia, clinical trials of digital sleep interventions, and chronobiology. He emphasizes translational research with applications in wearable technology and lighting interventions to improve sleep and cognitive function in aging populations.
Key Projects:
- SIESTA: Integrating sleep research to combat brain aging
- SleepFix: Mobile app therapy for chronic low back pain and insomnia
- Asteroid Study: Digital sleep therapy for older adults
Awards:
- Australian Awards for University Teaching (2017)
- Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021–present)
Advising & Grants: Supervised over 50 HDR students across biomedical science, nursing, and data science. Active in securing grants for sleep technology and dementia-related sleep interventions.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Sleep and Circadian Research Group at Woolcock Institute, collaborating with industry and government on sleep health policy and public engagement.
