معرفی
Dr. Tracey Sletten is an Associate Professor (Research) in Psychology at Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. She specializes in sleep and circadian rhythm research, particularly focusing on shift work impacts, fatigue management, and light-based interventions. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Dr. Sletten holds a PhD from the University of South Australia and has held postdoctoral roles at the University of Surrey and Harvard Medical School. She has led major projects on sleep interventions for shift workers, including the 'Zest' digital app and studies on Antarctic expeditioners' circadian rhythms.
Education:
- PhD, University of South Australia (2000s)
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of Surrey (UK), University of Zurich (Switzerland), Harvard Medical School
Research Interests:
- Impact of circadian misalignment on neurobehavioral performance
- Shift work disorder treatment and prevention
- Light's role in alertness and mental health
- Personalized sleep management strategies
Key Projects:
- Principal Investigator for 'Optimising sleep, alertness and safety in shift work industries' (2024–2027)
- Chief Investigator in international task forces on sleep and youth mental health (2024–2029)
- Co-developer of the Zest app for shift worker sleep management
Honors:
- 2023 Australian Research Council Industry Fellowship
- 2012 Australasian Sleep Association Helen Bearpark Scholarship
- 2005 European Union Marie Curie Fellowship
Media & Outreach: Active in public engagement through podcasts (e.g., Talklink), radio (ABC, BBC), and media features on shift work solutions.
