Ollie Jay

Professor Ollie Jay is a leading academic in heat and health research at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. He serves as Academic Director of the Heat and Health Research Centre and Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory, and Global Chair of the Lancet Countdown's Working Group 1 on Health and Climate Change. His expertise spans thermoregulation, public health policy, and extreme heat mitigation strategies for sports and vulnerable populations.

• Education: BSc (Hons) and PhD from Loughborough University; Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM)
• Awards: Multiple Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, SUPRA Research Supervisor of the Year (2018-2019), and NHMRC Investigator Grant (Leadership Level 1)
• Research Focus: Heat-related health risks, policy development for sports (e.g., Australian Open, Cricket Australia), and pediatric thermal management

His research has influenced international heatwave policies and extreme heat guidelines. Current projects include cooling interventions for at-risk groups, biothermal modeling for specific populations, and pediatric temperature management strategies. He collaborates with global organizations like the American Physiological Society and has over 220 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Dr. Jay’s lab supports 7 PhD and 2 MSc students, with additional supervisory roles at the University of Canberra and Loughborough University. He advocates for sustainable cooling solutions, emphasizing electric fans as low-cost alternatives to air conditioning.