Dr Maxwell - Reader of Environmental Physiology at the University of Brighton's School of Sport and Health Sciences – has contributed for many years to diverse health, occupational and sporting communities to help people engage in safe and effective exercise across an array of environments, as well as helping reduce the incidence of illness.
Dr Maxwell has also been a member of the BASES COVID Special Interest Group Steering Committee, contributing expertise to guide government policy on health and exercise during the pandemic. Through his work with the university's Environmental Extremes Lab, he also provided important research with regard to Heat Mitigation at the Tokyo Olympics and the upcoming Paralympics, which begin this week.
Austrian cyclist Anna Kiesenhofer, who won this year's Tokyo road cycling gold, cited research from Dr Maxwell's team as part of her preparation, while for the upcoming Paralympics, Dr Maxwell teamed up with the university's Professor Nick Webborn – Chair of the British Paralympic Association - and Dr Mark Hayes to create guides for para-athletes.