Sarah Davey

Sarah Davey serves as an Assistant Professor (Research) at Coventry University's Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences, where she leads research on human performance in extreme environments. Her work bridges occupational health and sports science, with significant collaborations including the Ministry of Defence, UK Sport, English Institute of Sport, and NHS.

Her research focuses on thermal physiology and heat stress management, particularly examining

• Hyperthermia-induced physical and mental fatigue mechanisms
• Cooling strategies for thermally stressful occupations
• Heat stress impacts on healthcare workers and clinical populations
• Physiological determinants of occupational/sport performance

Recent publications demonstrate strong translational impact, with 2024-2025 work addressing heat stress in UK healthcare settings and polar expedition physiology.

Analysis of her 17 research outputs (2007-2025) reveals consistent focus on thermal strain measurement, cooling interventions, and performance optimization. Her most cited work examines PPE-related heat stress during COVID-19 (112 Scopus citations), highlighting real-world applications in healthcare safety.

Prof. Davey actively supervises PhD students and has developed physiological support protocols for elite athletes including GB Rowing, British Cycling, and ultra-endurance competitors preparing for events like the Marathon des Sables.