Dr Doug Thake is an Applied Human Physiologist with experience of examining the impact of exposure to extreme circumstances on aspects of human physiological function and performance. He has a strong body of work in understanding acute and chronic responses to altitude and heat (personal protective clothing). More recently he has studied cross-acclimation and cross-tolerance between these stressors in Humans. Amongst other things this work has potential implication for clinical intervention, military and first responder deployment as well as athletic performance. Doug is skilled and experienced in brokering core ideas rooted in strong science to understand questions and evolve solutions for industrial clients. His work has impacted on and informed real-life bespoke solutions for clients including NP aerospace, Atomic Weapons Establishment and Jaguar Land Rover.