Shaun Markovic

Dr. Shaun Markovic is a Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. His research focuses on healthy ageing strategies, cognitive health preservation, and the impacts of concussion/TBI across populations. He holds a PhD from Murdoch University (2023) and prior degrees from the University of Western Australia.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Murdoch University, 2023
  • Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Psychology, University of Western Australia, 2013
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of Western Australia, 2012

Research interests include:

• Exercise interventions for cognitive health
• Early detection of dementia
• Post-concussion recovery mechanisms
• Cardiorespiratory fitness biomarkers

His recent work explores the interplay between lifestyle factors (e.g., sleep, diet) and neurocognitive outcomes in aging populations. Key themes include:

• Alzheimer’s disease risk mitigation via physical activity
• Genetic (ApoE) influences on cognitive decline
• Healthcare utilization patterns post-mTBI

Current supervision includes a PhD candidate exploring adherence to cognitive training in older adults. No awards explicitly noted in the provided texts.