Dax Houtkamp

Dax Houtkamp is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences. He also holds an ancillary role as Medewerker at SOMT in Amersfoort since April 2025.

His research focuses on Exercise Immunology, Hyperoxia effects, and Thermal Stress impacts on cardiovascular and exercise performance. Notable work examines how hyperoxia influences self-paced exercise in varying environmental conditions.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Toegepaste Inspanningsfysiologie, Exercise and Clinical Immunology, and Vitaliteit en kwetsbaarheid bij ouderen.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.

Current courses span academic years 2024–2025, reflecting ongoing contributions to education in applied exercise physiology and aging studies.