Stephen Sau-Shing Cheung

Stephen Sau-Shing Cheung is a Professor in Kinesiology and Senior Research Fellow at Brock University. He leads the Environmental Ergonomics Lab (EEL), focusing on environmental stress impacts on human physiology and performance. His work spans fundamental research into physiological mechanisms and applied solutions for extreme settings, collaborating with military, firefighting, athletic, and industrial sectors. He holds academic appointments in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and has authored influential textbooks including Advanced Environmental Exercise Physiology and Cycling Science.

Research interests include thermal stress responses, ergonomics in extreme environments, hydration strategies, and altitude physiology. His lab develops practical solutions such as survival models, protective clothing, and heat adaptation protocols.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary work across physiology, sports science, and biomedical engineering. Notable contributions address sex differences in heat acclimation, pandemic-era physiology education, and vascular adaptations to exercise. His applied research bridges academic inquiry with real-world safety and performance improvements.

Dr. Cheung is also a cycling enthusiast and sport science advocate, contributing to pezCyclingNews and collaborating with training software developers. His outreach emphasizes translating complex science into actionable insights for athletes and practitioners.