Eric Mulder

Eric Mulder is a researcher at the Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, focusing on freediving physiology and safety. His work explores hypoxic blackouts, diving reflexes, and technological solutions like underwater pulse oximeters to enhance understanding of human performance in extreme environments.

• Institution: Mid Sweden University
• Department: Health Sciences

Research interests include:

• Physiological responses to breath-hold diving
• Cardiovascular and neurological risks in freediving
• Development of wearable sensors for underwater monitoring
• High-altitude and low-altitude comparative physiology
• Wilderness-based health interventions (WAYA project)

Recent publications analyze hyperventilation detection systems (2025), oxygen desaturation patterns in freedivers (2023), and spleen contraction dynamics (2020). Collaborative studies examine cerebral responses in elite divers (2021) and wilderness programs for cancer survivors (2022). His work bridges biomedical engineering and sports medicine to improve safety in aquatic activities.