Dr Vanessa Hill is a sleep scientist and public educator on a mission to make people less tired. She is best known as the creator and host of BrainCraft, a popular YouTube and PBS series, and has also hosted and produced programs for PBS, ABC, Screen Australia, YouTube Originals, and Nebula Originals. With a blend of creative storytelling and scientific rigour, she makes complex ideas engaging and inspires healthier habits.
Her research has advanced the understanding of bedtime procrastination and the impact of technology on sleep, with studies published in leading journals and featured in major media outlets. Widely quoted as a sleep expert, Dr Vanessa focuses on developing practical, behaviour-based strategies to improve sleep. Her work bridges the gap between rigorous science and actionable tools—helping people around the world rest better.
Dr Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales, a Master of Science from Australian National University, and earned her PhD at the Appleton Institute, CQUniversity. She lives in California with her baby, who is thankfully a good sleeper.
About Vanessa
About Vanessa
Dr Vanessa Hill is a sleep scientist and public educator on a mission to make people less tired. She is best known as the creator and host of BrainCraft, a popular YouTube and PBS series, and has also hosted and produced programs for PBS, ABC, Screen Australia, YouTube Originals, and Nebula Originals. With a blend of creative storytelling and scientific rigor, she makes complex ideas engaging and inspires healthier habits.
Her research has advanced the understanding of bedtime procrastination and the impact of technology on sleep, with studies published in leading journals and featured in major media outlets. Widely quoted as a sleep expert, Dr Vanessa focuses on developing practical, behaviour-based strategies to improve sleep. Her work bridges the gap between rigorous science and actionable tools—helping people around the world rest better.
Dr Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales, a Master of Science from Australian National University, and earned her PhD at the Appleton Institute, CQUniversity. She lives in California with her baby, who is thankfully a good sleeper.
Dr Vanessa Hill is a sleep scientist and public educator on a mission to make people less tired. She is best known as the creator and host of BrainCraft, a popular YouTube and PBS series, and has also hosted and produced programs for PBS, ABC, Screen Australia, YouTube Originals, and Nebula Originals. With a blend of creative storytelling and scientific rigor, she makes complex ideas engaging and inspires healthier habits.
Her research has advanced the understanding of bedtime procrastination and the impact of technology on sleep, with studies published in leading journals and featured in major media outlets. Widely quoted as a sleep expert, Dr Vanessa focuses on developing practical, behaviour-based strategies to improve sleep. Her work bridges the gap between rigorous science and actionable tools—helping people around the world rest better.
Dr Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales, a Master of Science from Australian National University, and earned her PhD at the Appleton Institute, CQUniversity. She lives in California with her baby, who is thankfully a good sleeper.