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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The project aims to investigate and standardize methods for measuring light exposure tailored to different species. By doing so, it seeks to regulate and optimize housing conditions for pets, farm animals, and lab animals, ensuring their well-being and health.
The project aims to investigate the photoreceptor sensitivities and lens light transmissions of various species. By understanding these visual mechanisms, it seeks to calculate and assess the ecological impact of light pollution, ultimately contributing to more effective environmental conservation strategies.
The project involves developing wearable melanopic lux monitors to measure personal light exposure in real-world settings. Additionally, we are creating mobile apps to collect data on sleep, behavior, mood, and cognitive functions in everyday life. This comprehensive approach allows us to investigate the effects of light on various aspects of daily living.
The project aims to investigate the associations between aging trajectories of sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, health, cognition, and mood. By understanding these relationships, the project seeks to develop targeted interventions that promote healthier aging.
The project aims to enhance cognitive performance and improve sleep health by optimizing light exposure in educational settings. By tailoring lighting conditions, it seeks to create an environment conducive to both learning and overall well-being.
The project focuses on translating, validating, and adapting surveys and methodologies to account for cultural variations, thereby enhancing the meta-science and reproducibility of sleep and circadian research. This ensures that findings are robust and applicable across diverse cultural contexts.
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.
Timing of eating behavior in older adults; collaboration with Mass General Research Institute, Harvard Medical School.
Measuring effects of light on mood in everyday life; collaboration with The University of Manchester, Division of Neuroscience, funded by BBSRC and Signify.
Anyone interested in joining the group or collaborating is welcome to contact us.
IzTech-AUDP (2024-2026): Development of a multi-spectrum display for home-based light testing and therapies
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