Jill Dorrian

Professor Jill Dorrian is a renowned academic in Psychology at the University of South Australia, serving as Dean of Research at UniSA Justice & Society. She holds a PhD in sleep and chronobiology and a Master of Biostatistics. Her research focuses on sleep deprivation, shiftwork impacts, and fatigue risk management, with collaborations in rail, emergency services, and healthcare sectors. She has authored/co-edited books on chrononutrition, aviation fatigue, and health psychology. Notably recognized for excellence in graduate supervision, she leads efforts in translating research to improve workplace safety and public health. Her work spans behavioral coping strategies, maternal-fetal health during pregnancy, and resilience in youth.

• Affiliations: UniSA Justice & Society, School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy
• Education: PhD in Sleep and Chronobiology Research, Master of Biostatistics

Research interests include circadian rhythms, shiftwork health, and sleep’s role in development. Her recent articles address fatigue management in aviation, sleep recovery mechanisms, and chronotype effects on health. Awards include recognition from the Australian Graduate Research Council. She supervises research students and collaborates with organizations like Resilient Youth Australia.