Stuart McFarlane

Stuart McFarlane is a multidisciplinary researcher and designer who specializes in auditory treatments for the improvement and mediation of human performance. Specifically, Stuart is a specialist in the study of auditory countermeasures for sleep inertia (commonly known as morning grogginess). His PhD research findings are the first to show that 'melodic' sounds used for arousal are more effective in reducing sleep inertia symptoms compared to non-melodic compositions. Indeed, Stuart’s research findings have inspired new initiatives by organizations seeking to improve alarm tone design for their products.