J. Luke Pryor

Dr. J. Luke Pryor is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Director of Elite Athlete Performance at the Center for Research and Education in Special Environments (CRESE) within the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions. His work focuses on optimizing human performance through thermal stress applications in athletes, military personnel, and workers.

• PhD in Kinesiology from University of Connecticut
• MS in Exercise & Sport Sciences from Ithaca College
• BS in Health Science from Lock Haven University

Research emphasizes heat stress effects on exercise performance, load carriage metabolic demands, and injury prevention strategies. Collaborations include US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) and industry partners like Timex, Quest Diagnostics, and Keiser Inc.

Practical experience includes serving as athletic trainer at major events (Buffalo Marathon, Boston Marathon) and working with elite organizations like the New York Football Giants and US Rowing. Leads the Hydration, Exercise, and Thermoregulation (HEAT) Laboratory developing tools like the Load Carriage Decision Aid.