Dr. Davide Filingeri

Professor

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Biography

Davide Filingeri is a leading expert in Human Thermal Physiology, with over a decade of experience in human research encompassing healthy and clinical groups, including patients with multiple sclerosis. He founded the THERMOSENSELAB at Loughborough University in 2017, specializing in both basic and applied research on human thermosensing and thermoregulation in health and disease. In his current role at the University of Southampton, he continues his research focusing on the biophysical and physiological mechanisms that allow humans to sense changes in temperature and wetness of the skin, as well as their impact on body temperature regulation. His initiatives bridge academia and industry, collaborating with global sports clothing manufacturers to enhance the design of athletic wear for improved thermal comfort. He has held significant roles including Director of Knowledge Exchange Enterprise at the School of Health Sciences, where he develops strategies for knowledge transfer. His academic journey includes positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Sydney, and he is an active member of the Sustainability Resilience Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2025-08-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG

Director Knowledge Exchange Enterprise

2022-01-01 — 2025-08-01

School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG

Associate Professor

2021-03-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG

Lectureship

2016-10-01 — 2021-03-01

Loughborough University • Loughborough, ENG

Post-Doctoral Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of California at Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, USA

Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-31

University of Sydney • Sydney, AUS

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor’s Lectureship (research intensive)

2016-01-01
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Endeavour Research Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Honorary Adjunct Lectureship

2015-01-01
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Sport Exercise Beacon Prize

2019-01-01
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Editor-in-Chief Award Article

2015-01-01
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APSselect distinction scholarship Award

2014-01-01
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Jack Borgenicht Research Award

2014-01-01
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Research Student Prize

2013-01-01