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About GLEE

The Global Light Exposure and Experience (GLEE) research initiative at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is dedicated to understanding how light affects our health and well-being across different cultures, geographical locations, and environments.

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Our Mission

At GLEE, we work to unify the diverse approaches currently used by research groups around the globe. We are establishing a lean database to harmonize methods of collecting, storing, and analysing visual experience and light exposure data. This standardization ensures that data collected globally can be consistently interpreted, making research findings comparable, reliable, and widely applicable.

By developing infrastructure for storage and analytical tools tailored to innovative measurement technologies, particularly wearable devices, GLEE promotes greater accuracy and reproducibility in research. It facilitates the exchange of knowledge and expertise, driving advancements that extend beyond the capabilities of any single research group.

Research Focus

The GLEE database serves as an enduring resource for the scientific community. It preserves and enhances the usability of archival data alongside new research, enabling longitudinal studies and comparative analyses over time. By consolidating global research efforts, GLEE not only accelerates scientific discovery but also provides crucial insights that inform public health policies and clinical applications and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Through its commitment to collaboration and community engagement, the GLEE project aims to build a legacy of innovation and sustained progress in understanding and managing the health impacts of global light exposure.

Global Collaboration

GLEE is supported by the Technical University of Munich Global Incentive Fund (TUM GIF), enabling us to build international partnerships and conduct cross-cultural research. Our workshops bring together researchers from around the world to share knowledge and develop new approaches to understanding light's impact on health.