Thermophysiologie

Büro für Thermophysiologie, led by PD Dr. Gernot Kuhnen, provides expertise and services focused on thermal physiology, the study of heat balance and temperature regulation. Its offerings include expert assessments, research, consulting, presentations, and teaching in this field.

The subject matter covers how people respond to cold and heat, including cold and heat stress, body heat production, sweating and sweat rate, shivering, and the experience of feeling cold or hot. The bureau also addresses body temperature states, including hypothermia, normothermia, and hyperthermia, within the broader context of human physiology. Its stated scope additionally includes animal husbandry, with a specific reference to golden hamsters.

The website presents information in both German and English and includes a frequently asked question about drinking hot beverages on hot days. Overall, the bureau is a specialist resource for organizations or individuals seeking scientific assessment, investigation, advice, educational presentations, or instruction related to temperature regulation and thermal responses