Are you passionate about sleep and circadian sciences? If you live in Izmir, Turkey, and are curious about your light exposure and sleep patterns, we invite you to volunteer in our research. Participate in our questionnaires or field studies to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.
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This project focuses on developing and standardizing light-exposure measurement methods tailored to different species. Our goal is to improve and regulate lighting conditions for pets, farm animals, and laboratory animals to support their health and well-being. We also aim to quantify and evaluate ecological light-pollution metrics to better understand environmental impacts, ultimately contributing to more effective conservation strategies.
This project develops wearable melanopic lux monitors to capture personal light exposure in real-world environments. In parallel, we are creating mobile applications to collect data on sleep, behavior, mood, and cognition. This integrated approach enables us to examine how daily light exposure influences multiple aspects of life. We additionally investigate inter-individual differences in light sensitivity and work toward establishing more accurate ways to measure these sensitivities, their biological foundations, and their behavioral consequences.
This laboratory-based project investigates the immediate non-visual effects of precisely controlled light stimuli on cognition, mood, and neuroendocrine function. Our work combines eye-tracking, pupillometry, psychophysics, computerized cognitive tasks, and validated surveys to build a comprehensive picture of how light acutely influences the human brain and behavior.
This project aims to enhance cognitive performance and promote healthier sleep patterns by optimizing lighting conditions in educational settings. By tailoring the timing, spectrum, and intensity of light, we seek to create learning environments that support both academic success and overall well-being.
This project focuses on translating, validating, and culturally adapting sleep and circadian assessment tools. By accounting for cultural differences in behavior, environment, and interpretation, we aim to strengthen meta-science practices and improve the reproducibility and global applicability of circadian and sleep research.
MeLiDos - A prospective, multi-centric, cross-sectional cohort study to assess personal light exposure; funded by the European Partnership on Metrology, co-financed by the European Union’s Horizon. https://www.melidos.eu/
DLA - Toward a globally representative dataset of personal daylight exposure. https://daylight.academy/projects/toward-a-globally-representative-dataset-of-personal-daylight-exposure-capacity-building-and-micro-grant-initiative/
Anyone interested in joining the group or collaborating is welcome to contact us.
Daylight Academy - A VELUX STIFTUNG initiative (2025-2027): Toward a globally representative dataset of personal daylight exposure: capacity building and micro-grant initiative
IZTECH-AUDP (2024-2026): Development of a multi-spectrum display for home-based light testing and therapies
TUBITAK-2209A (2024-2025): Turkish translation of Light Exposure Behaviour Assesment (LEBA) and study of its validity and reliability
TUBITAK-2209A (2024-2025): Effect of Circadian Lighting Conditions on Photodormancy and Germination in Beans
TUBITAK-1002 (2024-2025): Measurement of Light Exposure in Daily Life Using Wearable Light Loggers
The University of Manchester Research Collaboration Fund (2022-2023): Measuring Effects of Light Exposure on Activity, Sleep and Human Performance
UKRI BBSRC - ICURe Lean Launch Programme (2022): Animal-centric approach to measuring light intensity