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Prerna Varma is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University specializing in sleep, circadian rhythms, and their implications for mental health and digital technologies. Her research explores how internal biological clocks can align with modern life, focusing on disparities in sleep health experienced by various populations, including shift workers and culturally diverse communities. Prerna is passionate about designing interventions that create systems responsive to individuals' realities, particularly in addressing the inequities related to sleep health. She has developed innovative digital tools, such as SleepSync, which provide personalized recommendations aimed at improving sleep alertness for shift workers. Her work emphasizes co-design and behavioral science, advocating for a collaborative approach to understanding the lived experiences of individuals affected by sleep disorders. Prerna's commitment to advancing sleep health aligns with broader social equity goals, championing the notion that good sleep and mental health are fundamental rights rather than privileges. She is actively accepting PhD students and has led multiple research projects that bridge academia and industry, implementing scalable solutions with impactful community engagement.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Teaching and research in health sciences with a focus on sleep and mental health.
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