Senior Lecturer in Environmental Physiology & Ergonomics @lborouniversity
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1/ Today the @PhySoc launches its report in Parliament on extreme heat & occupational health. Core argument: air temp limits alone won't protect workers - thresholds need to be physiologically informed.
That's the exact gap my own work (under review) digs into.
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2/ I reviewed the evidence behind NIOSH's heat work-rest limits (REL/RAL) using strict criteria:only studies with directly measured WBGT + metabolic heat production, not estimates.
Of 1,403 records, only 5 studies met the bar.
→ 0 unacclimated trials conformed to the Alert Limit
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Dr Matt Maley retweeted
How will USA temperatures affect England's performance? Could teams from hotter climates have an advantage?🌡️🥵⚽️
Environmental ergonomics expert @MJMaleyPhD answers burning World Cup Qs & explains why heat may be one of toughest challenges players face:
shorturl.at/78NFq
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🎙️ Joined BBC Radio to talk about heat stress at the 2026 World Cup and why it could be a major challenge for England.
The science matters more than “it’ll be warm.”
Clip below 👇
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I'm proud to share that I have been promoted to Senior Lecturer in Environmental Physiology and Ergonomics!
Thank you to those who have shared their wisdom and experience along the way - I'm grateful, and I will pay it forward to those coming through.
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A lot of long hours my PhD student, David, put into this one. Well done!
Nice to have the second study of my PhD finished up! ♨️
The effect of repeated hot water immersion on microvascular function, glycaemic control and inflammation in White European and South Asian males. physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…
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People respond to cold exposure very differently ❄️
I spoke with BBC Crowd Science about non-freezing cold injury (NFCI), cold adaptation, and why not everyone reacts the same way - it’s more than mindset.
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Understanding these nuances matters for safety, prevention, and performance.
Short clip above 🎥
Full episode here: bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct6sts
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NFCI can occur without freezing, has long-term consequences, and risks are influenced by physiology, environment, prior exposure, equipment, and context - not race as a simple biological category.
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Winter myth-busting time ❄️
🍷 Alcohol = heat? Briefly. Then you get colder.
🧦 Extra socks? Only if your feet can breathe.
🧥 Too many layers too fast = sweat = cold.
Read more in my latest piece for @Telegraph. Link in comments
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🌡️Research Associate – Thermal Physiology @lborouniversity
-Study how kids respond to outdoor climates & help design climate-resilient school spaces.
-PhD in physiology/ergonomics + research experience needed.
-Apply by 1 Oct: jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO985/resear…
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Well done to my local council for adjusting work times for those who are at risk of heat strain working in the heat this upcoming week ☀️
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Dr Matt Maley retweeted
PhD opportunity here with us at Loughborough University in Sports Nutrition with Dr Stephen Mears as primary supervisor:
lboro.ac.uk/study/postgradua…
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Hey @england, we have world class facilities here at the Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre @lborouniversity that can replicate any environmental conditions. DM me for collaborations 😉
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Only a few days left to apply for this fantastic opportunity
🔥 Excited by sports science and inclusion?
Apply now for a PhD exploring heat adaptation in Para athletes!
Map sweat patterns, test cooling strategies, and drive innovation in performance and safety. 🌍🏃♂️♿
jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU883/phd-st…
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