Biography
Dr Josh Foster is a Lecturer in Environmental Physiology and Director of the Thermoregulation Lab. His research aims to develop an integrative understanding of human temperature regulation across the life course, highlighting individual vulnerabilities to extreme heat, alongside solutions to mitigate those adverse effects.
Teaching
Josh is a leader of the following courses:
- Aerospace and Environmental Physiology (7BBLM006)
- Extreme Physiology (6BBL0390)
- Training Adaptations (5BBL0336)
Josh is a teacher on the following courses:
- Physiology and Anatomy of systems (4MMBS102)
- Fundamentals of Physiology (4BBL1061)
- From Science to Clinical Practice (5MBBS201)
- Exercise and Environment (5BBL0211)
- Sports, Exercise, Health and Medicine (5BBL0335)
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Control (6BBL0387)
Research
Centre for Integrated Research in Risk & Resilience
Bringing together research disciplines to shape a critical perspective on resilience and its application as a concept.
Centre for Ageing Resilience In a Changing Environment - CARICE
Welcome to the KIng's Centre of Excellence for Ageing Resilience in a Changing Environment: CARICE
Aerospace Medicine and Extreme Physiology (AMEP)
Understanding physiological responses to aviation, space flight, extreme environments and their implications for health and performance
The Spacesuit Physiology Laboratory (SPL)
Our vision is to be the European leader for human research and technology development and go to place for human research that impacts the system requirements, design, certification, training and operation of spacesuits, vehicles, robotics, and habitats for off-world living and exploration.
News
Extreme heat deaths could surge in Gulf if power supplies are disrupted, experts warn
A failure of electricity supplies in the Persian Gulf could rapidly turn extreme heat into a mass killer, with experts warning that millions rely on...
Half a degree rise in global warming will triple area of Earth too hot for humans
New assessment warns area the size of the USA will become too hot during extreme heat events for even healthy young humans to maintain a safe body temperature...
Features
COP30: It's getting hot in here: How heat stress affects older people – Towards a resilience plan for future climate extremes
How do rising temperatures affect an aging population, and how can we take measures to combat future temperature extremes?
5 minutes with Josh Foster
Josh shares an introduction to his career, a day in his life at King's and how passion and curiosity can be key for a career as a researcher.
Research
Centre for Integrated Research in Risk & Resilience
Bringing together research disciplines to shape a critical perspective on resilience and its application as a concept.
Centre for Ageing Resilience In a Changing Environment - CARICE
Welcome to the KIng's Centre of Excellence for Ageing Resilience in a Changing Environment: CARICE
Aerospace Medicine and Extreme Physiology (AMEP)
Understanding physiological responses to aviation, space flight, extreme environments and their implications for health and performance
The Spacesuit Physiology Laboratory (SPL)
Our vision is to be the European leader for human research and technology development and go to place for human research that impacts the system requirements, design, certification, training and operation of spacesuits, vehicles, robotics, and habitats for off-world living and exploration.
News
Extreme heat deaths could surge in Gulf if power supplies are disrupted, experts warn
A failure of electricity supplies in the Persian Gulf could rapidly turn extreme heat into a mass killer, with experts warning that millions rely on...
Half a degree rise in global warming will triple area of Earth too hot for humans
New assessment warns area the size of the USA will become too hot during extreme heat events for even healthy young humans to maintain a safe body temperature...
Features
COP30: It's getting hot in here: How heat stress affects older people – Towards a resilience plan for future climate extremes
How do rising temperatures affect an aging population, and how can we take measures to combat future temperature extremes?
5 minutes with Josh Foster
Josh shares an introduction to his career, a day in his life at King's and how passion and curiosity can be key for a career as a researcher.