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David Newman

Professor David Newman

Visiting Professor of Aerospace Medicine

Biography

Professor Newman is Visiting Professor of Aerospace Medicine in the Centre for Human & Applied Physiological Sciences, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences. He is an internationally-recognised aviation medicine specialist with 30 years of experience, and his widely cited research (including two textbooks) covers the full spectrum of aerospace medicine & physiology, clinical aviation medicine, aerospace biomechanics and flight safety. Prior to his academic career, Professor Newman spent 13 years as a military officer and aviation medicine specialist in the Royal Australian Air Force. His RAAF career, in Australia and on exchange in the UK, included three years in support of tactical fighter operations and two years as Chief Instructor at the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine.

Research

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Aerospace Medicine & Physiology Research Group

Understanding physiological responses to aviation and space flight and their medical implications.

News

Colleagues recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2023

King's colleagues and alumni have been recognised in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours List, for their extraordinary contributions and service.

King's Birthday Honours

Research

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Aerospace Medicine & Physiology Research Group

Understanding physiological responses to aviation and space flight and their medical implications.

News

Colleagues recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2023

King's colleagues and alumni have been recognised in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours List, for their extraordinary contributions and service.

King's Birthday Honours