Dr. Jason Ellis

Professor Jason Ellis is Professor in Psychology at Northumbria University and Director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research. He is a qualified Somnologist (Expert in Behavioural Sleep Medicine) from the European Sleep Research Society and a Practicing Health Psychologist under the HCPC.
His research focuses on the pathophysiology of sleep disorders (insomnia, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders), the natural history of insomnia, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He examines novel adjunct therapies, the influence of social factors on adherence, and effective delivery of CBT-I in complex cases.
Professor Ellis holds honorary positions at the University of Pennsylvania (Division of Sleep Medicine) and Newcastle University (Fatigue Research Centre). His research has been funded by the ESRC, Wellcome Trust, Royal Society of Edinburgh, National Science Council of Taiwan, and the British Academy.

Education

Professor Ellis holds a PhD and is a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol). He is certified as an Expert in Behavioural Sleep Medicine (EBSM) by the European Sleep Research Society.

Professional Accomplishments

Current Role: Professor in Psychology and Director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research.

Honorary Positions: University of Pennsylvania (Division of Sleep Medicine); Newcastle University (Fatigue Research Centre).

Funding: ESRC, Wellcome Trust, Royal Society of Edinburgh, National Science Council of Taiwan, British Academy.

Professional Bodies: British Psychological Society; Sleep Research Society (Teaching Committee); Contributor to The Conversation.

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