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Biography
Dr Chris Tyler is a research-active, Reader in Environmental Physiology at the University of Roehampton.
Dr Tyler focuses on environmental extremes - specifically what happens to the human body when we get too hot and what we can do to mitigate the negative impact that thermal stress and strain can have on human health, function, and performance (physical, cognitive, and working). Dr Tyler have designed, run, and disseminated multiple research projects in this field and have worked with global and domestic collaborators. These collaborations have been with both academic and industry partners. Industry partnerships have involved contract research, pro bono work, and joint research projects with companies ranging from new technology start-ups to elite sporting teams and global sportswear brands.
Dr Tyler has served as Programme Convenor for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sport and exercise Science programmes and is responsible for lecturing physiology and research methods modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Qualifications
PhD, BSc (hons), RU Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Fellowship of the HEA
Research interests
Dr Tyler's research focusses on human responses to extreme hot and cold environments. More specifically his main interest focuses on how to minimise the strain and performance impairements often observed in such conditions - this involves cooling interventions and heat acclimation.
Dr Tyler has worked with industry (e.g. Nike) and elite sport (e.g. Formula One) and has presented this work at conferences in America and Europe.
Research projects
Dr Tyler continues to research the use of practical cooling devices in hot environments. Current projects are investigating the optimal heat acclimation approaches and practical cooling interventions for team sports.
Professional affiliations
Consultancy work
Dr Tyler has has provided consultancy services and Physiological support for elite individuals in business, football, hockey, tennis and Formula One.
Dr Tyler is regularly invited to act as an expert reviewer for a number of leading physiology journals.
Teaching
Dr Tyler is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Dr Tyler is an external examiner for UG Programmes, MSc theses, and PhD theses domestically and abroad.
Links
External positions
External Examiner, University of Bedfordshire
Sept 2014 → Sept 2018
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Formula One: Optimization of the health and performance of F1 pit crew and driver
Tyler, C. (PI)
1/11/20 → …
Project: Consultancy
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Head, face and neck cooling for performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tyler, C. J., 23 Mar 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International journal of sports physiology and performance.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Myths and Methodologies: Considerations for evaluating the time course of thermoregulatory adaptation during heat acclimation
Tyler, C. J. & Notley, S., 13 Jun 2024, In: EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of heat adaptation on physiology, perception, and exercise performance in the heat: An updated meta-analysis
Cheung, S., Reeve, T., Sieh, N. & Tyler, C. J., 14 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of ten days of isothermic heat acclimation on choice reaction time and spatial working memory before and after exercise
Tyler, C. J., 2024, Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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THE REPEATABILITY OF A CYCLING EXERCISE-HEAT STRESS TEST IN A MALE POPULATION
Tyler, C. J., 24 Sept 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of thermal biology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Invited talk at the 9th UEFA Medical Symposium
Tyler, C. (Advisor)
4 Feb 2025Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Public speaking engagements
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Heat adaptation
Tyler, C. (Speaker)
24 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation for an academic audience › Invited talk for an academic audience
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Hosting Weydon School GCSE students for a physiology taster day
Tyler, C. (Advisor)
20 Nov 2024Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Other
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Parliamentary roundtable: Physiological considerations for maximum indoor temperatures
Tyler, C. (Advisor)
3 Dec 2024Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Contribution to the work of non-academic organisations
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University of Bedfordshire
Tyler, C. (Visiting researcher)
8 May 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
Press/Media
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Heat training can help you get more out of hot weather workouts
15/08/24
1 Media contribution
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Expert on "Just One Thing with Michael Mosley" - BBC radio
27/11/23
1 Media contribution
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Media articles relating to the risks posed by the heat at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix (Formula 1)
9/10/23 → 12/10/23
5 Media contributions
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Wearables and temperature tracking – the whole story
1/08/22
1 Media contribution
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