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Dr. Neil Maxwell is a Reader in Applied Environmental Physiology at the University of Brighton's School of Education, Sport and Health. He leads the Environmental Extremes Lab, focusing on heat and altitude physiology, with a particular interest in optimizing performance and health across sport, clinical, and occupational populations. His research spans heat mitigation strategies, altitude illness prevention, and cross-tolerance adaptations. Dr. Maxwell holds dual fellowships: Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
**Education:**
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport in the Community, Jordanhill College (1992)
- MSc in Sport Science, Loughborough University (1993)
- PhD in Sprint Running and Environmental Stress Effects, University of Strathclyde (1997)
**Research Interests:**
- Heat acclimation and mitigation strategies
- Thermoregulation in clinical populations (e.g., cancer survivors, MS patients)
- Altitude tolerance screening and hypoxic adaptation
- Sleep hygiene's impact on athletic performance
- Heatwave health planning and global warming adaptation
**Awards:**
- University of Brighton Teaching Excellence Award (2004)
- Nominee, National Teaching Fellowship (2004)
- Nominee, Times Higher Education Research Supervisor of the Year (2017)
**Grants & Leadership:**
- PI: £325k Wolfson Foundation grant for environmental chambers (2024)
- Co-I: £900k UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2024)
- Course Leader for MSc Applied Exercise Physiology and MSc Applied Sport Physiology
- Directed over 50 MSc projects and 17 PhD completions
**Labs & Outreach:**
- Environmental Extremes Lab: Focuses on heat and altitude research
- Collaborations: Para-Monte charity, English Institute of Sport, and international expeditions (e.g., Machu Picchu outreach)
- Public engagement: Brighton Science Festival, Big Bang Fairs
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