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Saranea Ganesan is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University's Psychology Department. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Monash University (Australia, 2022), where her doctoral research focused on shift work's impact on sleep and circadian rhythms in high-risk environments. Previously, she worked at the National University of Singapore's Sleep and Health Laboratory, studying screen time effects on children's sleep and mental health. Her current role involves leading a Wellcome Trust-funded project examining lithium's effects on light responses in healthy individuals.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Monash University, Awarded 10 November 2022
Research interests include sleep disorders, circadian rhythms, and translational research applications across diverse populations. She emphasizes leveraging sleep principles to improve human health and performance, particularly through collaborations focusing on gender equality and accessibility. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education, equality, and occupational health.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, her research has been cited 6 times (Scopus) and garnered significant attention (28 Mendeley readers). She prioritizes creating safe and nurturing work environments for staff and students. Her grants include Wellcome Trust funding and prior support from the CRC for Alertness, Safety & Productivity, National Truck Commission, and the Australian Research Council.
Labs/Teams: Previously affiliated with Singapore's Sleep and Health Laboratory. Currently collaborates with Prof Malcolm von Schantz and Assoc Prof Nayantara Santhi at Northumbria University to advance sleep research methodologies and interdisciplinary projects.
