معرفی
Prerna Varma is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Monash University's School of Psychological Sciences, affiliated with the Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. She specializes in designing personalized sleep health interventions for underserved populations, particularly focusing on shift workers, caregivers, and culturally diverse communities. Her current projects include developing the SleepSync digital health tool for shift workers in healthcare and defense sectors, and co-designing sleep interventions for individuals with dementia and their care partners.
- Research Interests: Sleep disorders, circadian misalignment, translational research, community engagement, digital health solutions
- Key Projects: CDC Monitoring (2021-2022), Zest App Development (2023-2026), Optimal Ageing Training Centre (2023-2028)
- Media Engagements: Expert commentary on sleep health disparities, shift work challenges, and pandemic-related sleep issues
Her work addresses practical implementation of evidence-based sleep management strategies through industry partnerships and community co-design. She teaches PSY2014: Mental Health in the Digital Age, emphasizing tech-driven solutions to modern health challenges.
