Professor Simon Smith
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Simon Smith

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Background

My group works to understand and improve sleep for children and families. Sleep is a key ‘pillar of health’ alongside nutrition and activity. It is critical for healthy development, growth, learning, social and emotional functioning, and community participation.

I am the UQ Node Director for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (the Life Course Centre). The Life Course Centre is committed to understanding and overcoming the problems of disadvantage, and to helping improve the lives of disadvantaged children and families. The Centre brings together researchers across multiple disciplines in four leading Universities, and significant government and non-government agencies to address these questions.

I am also the UQ Node director for the ARC centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. The Digital Child aims to support children growing up in the rapidly changing digital world, and provide strong evidence and guidance for children, families, educators, government and other concerned with children’s wellbeing.

We collaborate with many other groups around broader issues of sleep and technology, sleep and the environment (including disasters), mental health and wellbeing, pain, disability, and new technologies and approaches. Our work has been supported by the ARC, NHMRC, the MRFF, the NIH, and the DSTG. We use a wide range of methods and measures, including direct physiological and behavioural measurement (inc. ECG, EEG, EMG, actigraphy, computerized tests, simulations, environmental monitoring etc.), quantitative methods (inc. experimental and secondary data approaches), and qualitative methods including co-design and co-conduct approaches.

My team has additional expertise in evaluation of health and other services for government and other agencies, the design of complex interventions, and community consultation and engagement.

https://lifecoursecentre.org.au

https://digitalchild.org.au

Availability

Professor Simon Smith is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Adolescent health Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Cardiovascular medicine and haematology Clinical sciences Infant and child health Paediatrics Pain Respiratory diseases

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), Monash University
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Melbourne
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne

Search Professor Simon Smith’s works on UQ eSpace

287 works between 2000 and 2025
All (287) Journal Article (132) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (133) Book (2) Other Outputs (17)

261 - 280 of 287 works

2007

Conference Publication

Motivation and outcome expectancies predict treatment adherence in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Olsen, S., Smith, S., Oei, T. P. S. and Douglas, J. (2007). Motivation and outcome expectancies predict treatment adherence in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). 2nd APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group Conference, Geelong, Victoria, 1st - 3rd November, 2007. Basingstoke, UK: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.1080/00049530701658683

Motivation and outcome expectancies predict treatment adherence in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

2007

Conference Publication

Efficacy of patient medication histories for the diagnosis of sleep disorders: in both community and hospital settings

Douglas, J., Nissen, L., Prakash, K. and Smith, S. S. (2007). Efficacy of patient medication histories for the diagnosis of sleep disorders: in both community and hospital settings. Annual Conference Of The Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association, Sydney, NSW Australia, 8-11 December 2007.

Efficacy of patient medication histories for the diagnosis of sleep disorders: in both community and hospital settings

2007

Conference Publication

Effects of hypoxia and sleep fragmentation on excessive daytime sleepiness

Ukueberuwa, D., Smith, S. and Oei, T. (2007). Effects of hypoxia and sleep fragmentation on excessive daytime sleepiness. 21st Annual Meeting of the Association Professional Sleep Societies, Minneapolis MN, USA, 9-14 June 2007. WESTCHESTER: AMER ACADEMY SLEEP MEDICINE.

Effects of hypoxia and sleep fragmentation on excessive daytime sleepiness

2007

Journal Article

Reporting the Apnoea Hypopnea Index (AHI)

Smith, Simon (2007). Reporting the Apnoea Hypopnea Index (AHI). Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 3 (3), 321-321. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.26808

Reporting the Apnoea Hypopnea Index (AHI)

2007

Conference Publication

Sleepiness and hazard perception while driving in experienced and inexperienced drivers

Smith, S., Horswill, M., Wetton, M. and Chambers, B. (2007). Sleepiness and hazard perception while driving in experienced and inexperienced drivers. worldsleep07 5th Congress of the World Federation of Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine Societies, Cairns, Australia, 2–6 September 2007. Carlton South, VIC Australia: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-8425.2007.00293.x

Sleepiness and hazard perception while driving in experienced and inexperienced drivers

2007

Conference Publication

Psychological versus physiological correlates of sleep apnoea treatment adherence

Olsen, S., Smith, S., Oei, T. and Douglas, J. (2007). Psychological versus physiological correlates of sleep apnoea treatment adherence. 6th National Conference of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Sunshine Coast, Australia, 22-24 September, 2007. Basingstoke, UK: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/00049530701658667

Psychological versus physiological correlates of sleep apnoea treatment adherence

2006

Journal Article

Safety behaviors and dysfunctional beliefs about sleep: Testing a cognitive model of the maintenance of insomnia

Woodley, J and Smith, S (2006). Safety behaviors and dysfunctional beliefs about sleep: Testing a cognitive model of the maintenance of insomnia. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 60 (6), 551-557. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.03.002

Safety behaviors and dysfunctional beliefs about sleep: Testing a cognitive model of the maintenance of insomnia

2006

Journal Article

Associations between the use of common medications and sleep architecture in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea

Smith, S S, Dingwall, K., Jorgenson, and Douglas, J. A. (2006). Associations between the use of common medications and sleep architecture in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2 (2), 156-162. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.26510

Associations between the use of common medications and sleep architecture in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea

2005

Journal Article

Subjective and predicted sleepiness while driving in young adults

Smith, Simon, Carrington, Melinda and Trinder, John (2005). Subjective and predicted sleepiness while driving in young adults. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 37 (6), 1066-1073. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2005.06.008

Subjective and predicted sleepiness while driving in young adults

2005

Journal Article

Morning sunlight can phase advance the circadian rhythm of young adult

Smith, Simon and Trinder, John (2005). Morning sunlight can phase advance the circadian rhythm of young adult. Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 3 (1), 39-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-8425.2005.00153.x

Morning sunlight can phase advance the circadian rhythm of young adult

2005

Conference Publication

The effects of medication on sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Smith, SS and Dingwall, K (2005). The effects of medication on sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. 19th Annual Meeting of the Associated-Professional-Sleep-Societies, Denver Co, Jun 18-23, 2005. WESTCHESTER: AMER ACADEMY SLEEP MEDICINE.

The effects of medication on sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

2005

Conference Publication

Morning sunlight can phase advance the circadian rhythm of young adults

Smith, Simon and Trinder, John (2005). Morning sunlight can phase advance the circadian rhythm of young adults. Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-8425.2005.00153.x

Morning sunlight can phase advance the circadian rhythm of young adults

2005

Conference Publication

The effects of host factors and sleep-disordered breathing on sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Smith, SS and Dingwall, K (2005). The effects of host factors and sleep-disordered breathing on sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. 19th Annual Meeting of the Associated-Professional-Sleep-Societies, Denver Co, Jun 18-23, 2005. WESTCHESTER: AMER ACADEMY SLEEP MEDICINE.

The effects of host factors and sleep-disordered breathing on sleep architecture in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

2004

Journal Article

A preliminary investigation of the effectiveness of a sleep apnea education program

Smith, SS, Lang, CP, Sullivan, KA and Warren, J (2004). A preliminary investigation of the effectiveness of a sleep apnea education program. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 56 (2), 245-249. doi: 10.1016/S0022-3999(03)00545-2

A preliminary investigation of the effectiveness of a sleep apnea education program

2004

Conference Publication

Insomnia safety behaviors are predicted by level of depression

Smith, S. and Woodley, J. (2004). Insomnia safety behaviors are predicted by level of depression. 18th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, Philadelphia, PA, 5-10 Jun 2004. Westchester, IL: American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Insomnia safety behaviors are predicted by level of depression

2004

Journal Article

Two new tools for assessing patients' knowledge and beliefs about obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure therapy

Smith, S, Lang, C, Sullivan, K and Warren, J (2004). Two new tools for assessing patients' knowledge and beliefs about obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure therapy. Sleep Medicine, 5 (4), 359-367. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2003.12.007

Two new tools for assessing patients' knowledge and beliefs about obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure therapy

2004

Journal Article

Frequency of insomnia report in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)

Smith, S, Sullivan, K, Hopkins, W and Douglas, J (2004). Frequency of insomnia report in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Sleep Medicine, 5 (5), 449-456. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2004.03.005

Frequency of insomnia report in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)

2003

Conference Publication

Prevalence of insomnia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

Smith, SS, Hopkins, W, Sullivan, K and Douglas, J (2003). Prevalence of insomnia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). 17th Annual Meeting of the Associated-Professional-Sleep-Societies, Chicago Illinois, Jun 03-08, 2003. WESTCHESTER: AMER ACADEMY SLEEP MEDICINE.

Prevalence of insomnia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

2003

Journal Article

Examining the influence of biological and psychological factors on cognitive performance in chronic fatigue syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study

Smith, S and Sullivan, K (2003). Examining the influence of biological and psychological factors on cognitive performance in chronic fatigue syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 10 (2), 162-173. doi: 10.1207/S15327558IJBM1002_05

Examining the influence of biological and psychological factors on cognitive performance in chronic fatigue syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study

2003

Journal Article

Effects of restricted cochlear lesions in adult cats on the frequency organization of the inferior colliculus

Irvine, DRF, Rajan, R and Smith, S (2003). Effects of restricted cochlear lesions in adult cats on the frequency organization of the inferior colliculus. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 467 (3), 354-374. doi: 10.1002/ene.10921

Effects of restricted cochlear lesions in adult cats on the frequency organization of the inferior colliculus

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2029
    Untapping the potential of sleep health to improve prevention and management of mental health problems in First Nations Children
    NHMRC MRFF Childhood Mental Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2028
    Comparative effectiveness of exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, and their combination for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain and poor sleep
    United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Chronic Pain Management Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Sleep for Strong Souls (3S): Multisectoral partnership and codesigned solutions to improve the sleep health of First Nations Adolescents
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    What causes low back pain to flare: Has a major opportunity to understand back pain been missed?
    United States National Institutes of Health
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2028
    ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child (ARC Centre of Excellence administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2027
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    The developmental significance of sleep transition in early childhood.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Impact of circadian and endocrine disruption on the pathogenesis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (2023 MSHRSS Co-funded Collaboration Grant led by MSH).
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Wearable Predictive Diagnostics for Warfighter Maintenance (Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group project administered by QUT)
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    BALANCE: Promoting wellBeing in AdoLescent and young Adult cancer survivors
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Prediction of crash risk of school children at school zones via a machine learning approach
    Road Safety Innovation Fund
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Deep learning and physiology based approach to derive and link obstructive sleep apnoea phenotypes and symptomatology
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    'We need to talk' : Genomics and disability
    MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission, Project Grant administered by AusIndustry
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Co-designed sleep health program to achieve better sleep and improved mental health symptoms in Indigenous adolescents
    NHMRC MRFF - Indigenous Health Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Evaluation Framework for the Keeping Queenslanders Healthy Priority
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Assessing Sleep, Activity and Behaviour in Children and Adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome (BDHP grant administered by CHQHHS)
    Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Reducing Crash Risk For Young Drivers: A Randomized Control Trial To Improve Sleep
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Evaluation of the national support for child and youth mental health program and longitudinal research plan
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Sleep measurements in Friedreich's ataxia, Huntington's disease patients and healthy volunteers
    Wesley Medical Research Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Equipment for naturalistic sleep-wake, circadian rhythm, and stress measurement
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Professional Development Package and Resources for Guiding Sleep Practices in Early Childhood Education and Care Services (through the State of QLD (acting through the Dept of Education and Training))
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Choosing rest: finding effective alternatives to mandates rest-times in ECEC services
    Education Horizon
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Designing healthy and efficient luminous environments in Green Buildings (ARC Linkage Project Administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Treating Insomnia Co-morbid with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (COMISA): A randomized controlled clinical effectiveness trial (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Flinders University of South Australia)
    Flinders University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Motivational Interviewing (MI) to improve adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS): a randomized control clinical trial
    ResMed Foundation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Bright light effects on sleepiness and hazard perception
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Nurse implemented motivational interviewing to improve adherence to CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: A randomised control
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Sleepiness and hazard perception while driving
    Australian Transport Safety Bureau
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Motivational Interviewing to Improve Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome: A Randomized Control Clinical Trial
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Mental Health In Obstructive Sleep Apnoea-Hypopnea Syndrome
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Simon Smith is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Return to safe driving after upper limb surgery

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep, Health, and Social Consequences of Precarious Employment.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Kalina Rossa, Dr Dwayne Mann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Heart Rate Variability in Fatigue Assessment: A Multimodal Approach

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Cassandra Pattinson

  • Master Philosophy

    The impact of digital technology use on sleep and wellbeing in young children

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    The impact of digital technology use on sleep and wellbeing in young children

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Signifiance of Nap Cessation for Children's Social-emotional Functioning

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Peter Rankin, Professor Karen Thorpe, Associate Professor Sally Staton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep, Health, and Social Consequences of Precarious Employment.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Kalina Rossa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving sleep health in young adults

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Cassandra Pattinson, Dr Kalina Rossa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep, Health, and Social Consequences of Precarious Employment.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Kalina Rossa

  • Master Philosophy

    The 24 hour movement behaviours and the impact on children's developmental outcomes

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Heart Rate Variability in Fatigue Assessment: A Multimodal Approach

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Cassandra Pattinson, Dr Shamsi Shekari Soleimanloo

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving sleep health in young adults

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Cassandra Pattinson, Dr Kalina Rossa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Return to safe driving after upper limb surgery

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shamsi Shekari Soleimanloo

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving sleep health in young adults

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Cassandra Pattinson, Dr Kalina Rossa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep health promotion in Indigenous Australian communities: Untapped potential of Indigenous youth workers as 'Sleep Coaches'

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Janin Chandra, Dr Ahmed Mehdi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Health and social impacts of precarious work: the role of sleep and fatigue.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Kalina Rossa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep, cognition and cerebrovascular functioning across the lifespan

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Jenna Taylor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep, cognition and cerebrovascular functioning across the lifespan

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Jenna Taylor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep health promotion in Indigenous Australian communities: Untapped potential of Indigenous youth workers as 'Sleep Coaches'

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Janin Chandra, Dr Ahmed Mehdi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep health promotion in Indigenous Australian communities: Untapped potential of Indigenous youth workers as 'Sleep Coaches'

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Janin Chandra, Dr Ahmed Mehdi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Co-design of a Psychological Therapy for Hypersomnia: Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Effectiveness

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shannon Edmed

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Developmental Significance of Sleep Transitions in Early Childhood

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Associate Professor Sally Staton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sleep, cognition and cerebrovascular functioning across the lifespan

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dwayne Mann, Dr Jenna Taylor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Disentangling the relationship between sleep, stress and pain.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges, Dr Manuela Besomi Molina, Dr David Klyne

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Biological Rhythms
  • Children's Health
  • Digital Child
  • Fatigue
  • Sleep
  • Sleep Disorders

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