Oliver Stefani

2.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
56 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Oliver Stefani is a scholar working on Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, Global and Planetary Change and Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Oliver Stefani has authored 56 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 39 papers in Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, 28 papers in Global and Planetary Change and 10 papers in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. Recurrent topics in Oliver Stefani's work include Circadian rhythm and melatonin (39 papers), Impact of Light on Environment and Health (28 papers) and Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts (7 papers). Oliver Stefani is often cited by papers focused on Circadian rhythm and melatonin (39 papers), Impact of Light on Environment and Health (28 papers) and Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts (7 papers). Oliver Stefani collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, Germany and United States. Oliver Stefani's co-authors include Christian Cajochen, Anna Wirz‐Justice, Matthias Bues, Ralph Mager, Achim Pross, Jakub Späti, Doreen Anders, Sylvia R. Frey, Klaus Martiny and Thomas Kantermann and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Oliver Stefani

53 papers receiving 1.5k citations

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Evening exposure to a light-emitting diodes (LED)-backlit computer screen affects circadian physiology and cognitive performance

2011 512 citations Christian Cajochen, Sylvia R. Frey et al. Journal of Applied Physiology profile →
Wearables in Chronomedicine and Interpretation of Circadian Health

2025 19 citations Denis Gubin, Dietmar Weinert et al. Diagnostics profile →

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#	Title	Journal	Authors	Indexed citations
1	Wearables in Chronomedicine and Interpretation of Circadian Health breakdown →	Diagnostics	Denis Gubin, Dietmar Weinert et al.	19
2	Phase coupling of light exposure and activity differs between Arctic Natives and Non-Natives	Biological Rhythm Research	Denis Gubin, Konstantin V. Danilenko et al.	3
3	Evidence-based public health messaging on the non-visual effects of ocular light exposure: a modified Delphi expert consensus	BMJ Public Health	Manuel Spitschan, Laura Kervezee et al.	2
4	Afternoon to early evening bright light exposure reduces later melatonin production in adolescents	PubMed	Oliver Stefani, Manuel Spitschan et al.	1
5	Light Exposure, Physical Activity, and Indigeneity Modulate Seasonal Variation in NR1D1 (REV-ERBα) Expression	Biology	Denis Gubin, Konstantin V. Danilenko et al.	3
6	Wearable Light Loggers in Field Conditions: Corneal Light Characteristics, User Compliance, and Acceptance	SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología	Oliver Stefani, Jürg Schwarz et al.	6
7	Protocol for a prospective, multicentre, cross-sectional cohort study to assess personal light exposure	BMC Public Health	Sam Aerts, Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo et al.	6
8	Melanopic irradiance defines the impact of evening display light on sleep latency, melatonin and alertness	Communications Biology	Oliver Stefani, Robert J. Lucas et al.	28
9	Seasonal Variation in the Responsiveness of the Melanopsin System to Evening Light: Why We Should Report Season When Collecting Data in Human Sleep and Circadian Studies	SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología	Oliver Stefani, Christine Blume et al.	13
10	Utilising spectral lighting simulation technique for evaluating transmitted daylight through glazing: Exploring the non-visual effects and colour appearance	Heliyon	Barbara Matusiak, Oliver Stefani et al.	9
11	Ultradian sleep cycles: Frequency, duration, and associations with individual and environmental factors—A retrospective study	Sleep Health	Christian Cajochen, Carolin Reichert et al.	7
12	Influence of evening light exposure on polysomnographically assessed night-time sleep: A systematic review with meta-analysis	Lighting Research & Technology	Christian Cajochen, Oliver Stefani et al.	22
13	Should We Re-think Regulations and Standards for Lighting at Workplaces? A Practice Review on Existing Lighting Recommendations	Frontiers in Psychiatry	Oliver Stefani, Christian Cajochen	37
14	Optimising metameric spectra for integrative lighting to modulate the circadian system without affecting visual appearance	Scientific Reports	Oliver Stefani, Luc J. M. Schlangen et al.	17
15	Daylight: What makes the difference?	Lighting Research & Technology	Martine Knoop, Oliver Stefani et al.	153
16	How to Report Light Exposure in Human Chronobiology and Sleep Research Experiments	Clocks & Sleep	Manuel Spitschan, Oliver Stefani et al.	90
17	Evening exposure to a light-emitting diodes (LED)-backlit computer screen affects circadian physiology and cognitive performance breakdown →	Journal of Applied Physiology	Christian Cajochen, Sylvia R. Frey et al.	512
18	75.4: Evaluation of Human Reactions on Displays with LED Backlight and a Technical Concept of a Circadian Effective Display	SID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers	Oliver Stefani, Matthias Bues et al.	3
19	Cognitive Ergonomics in Virtual Environments: Development of an Intuitive and Appropriate Input Device for Navigating in a Virtual Maze	Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback	Oliver Stefani, Ralph Mager et al.	1
20	Neurophysiological Age Differences During Task-Performance in a Stereoscopic Virtual Environment	Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback	Ralph Mager, Oliver Stefani et al.	8

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