CHAIR:

Kevin is a Clinical Scientist in Microvascular Diagnostics at the Royal Free Hospital, London. He has over 30 years of experience in medical infrared thermography, and has published more than 30 papers on infrared imaging topics including human and equine research applications. He also has a particular interest in quality assurance of thermography in biology and medicine. He is a member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2017, and is an RPS Accredited Senior Imaging Scientist.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1810-9867

VICE CHAIR:

Manuel was awarded a doctorate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and works as a Professor at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF-Madrid, UPM). He is currently lecturing “Athletics: Track and Field” in the degree program of his Faculty. His main research line is “Thermography applied to the prevention and follow-up of injuries and quantification of the physical workload”. He also teaches "Kinanthropometry”, as accredited ISAK Level III anthropometrist and international instructor, "Sport Vision", and “Thermography” courses in postgraduate programmes from other universities.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9806-2925

SECRETARY:

Adérito has his Primary University degree in Physiotherapy, Escola Superior de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico do Porto (2002). He is also Master in Sport Sciences, Faculdade de Desporto, Universidade do Porto (2009). He is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Physiotherapy), University of Porto, with research focusing on the application of thermal imaging in the assessment of Diabetic Foot patients, and the determinants of skin temperature. He works full-time as a teacher and researcher at Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa Porto, Portugal. His research interests lie in evidence-based practice and in the assessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system, focusing on physiology and biomechanics. Since 2012, he has been involved in research focusing on the application of thermal imaging in sports and rehabilitation, having published over 60 papers (articles, book chapters, conference proceedings) on medical thermal imaging and over 60 on other research topics. He is a member of the editorial board of Thermology International and other international journals and maintains regular activity as reviewer in several international scientific journals.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6563-8246

TREASURER:

Peter completed his PhD on the development of an instrument for the non-contact three-dimensional measurement of leg ulcers in 1992. His professional journey started as a Research Officer at the University of Wales College of Medicine’s Wound Healing Research Unit. Moving back into academia in 1994 he was a Reader in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of South Wales. In 2015 he contributed key infrared imaging instrumentation to a trial conducted in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory and three UK teaching hospitals, fostering the development of a system aimed at preventing foot ulcers in people living with diabetes.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9125-3238

COMMITTEE MEMBER:

Jose is a professor at the Physical Education and Sports Department of the University of Valencia and researcher of the Sports Biomechanics group (GIBD) and of the Medical Physics group (GIFIME). He is an associate editor of Journal of Thermal Biology and editor of the book "Application of Infrared Thermography in Sports Science". His research interests include the application of infrared thermography to Medicine and Sports, human thermophysiology, and cycling and running biomechanics and physiology assessment.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0375-1454

COMMITTEE MEMBER:

Maria is Associate professor and researcher at the Institute of Animal Breeding, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland. Fulbright Scholar, Department of Animal Science, Purdue University 2018. She gained her PhD in Agricultural Science with a specialisation in Animal Husbandry from the University of Environmental and Life Sciences of Wroclaw. Her Master’s degree in Equine Science was completed at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Wales, United Kingdom. In 2019, she was awarded the higher degree of Habilitated Doctor by the University of Agriculture in Cracow, Poland. Since 2008 she has practised thermography extensively in equine physiotherapy and in veterinary medicine, cooperating with veterinarians, horse breeders and trainers. Her scientific research interests cover the aspects of animal thermoregulation, with the focus on mechanisms of heat transfer depending on horses’ individual characteristics, performance, and changing environmental conditions. Research interests also include the application of thermography in equine veterinary medicine and rehabilitation.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8585-8000

The EAT Constitution (PDF, 420kb), setting the Association up as a non-profit organisation, defining it's aim and objectives, it's membership and governing structure.

The European Association of Thermology has education as one of its key aims. To that end, we offer the EAT "Short Course in Medical Thermography," taught by an experienced faculty of thermology researchers over one full day.

The Course normally takes place every three years, along with the Congress of the EAT, at a European venue.

Main themes usually include:

• Physical principles of heat transfer
• Principles of thermal physiology and skin blood perfusion
• Standardization of thermal imaging, recording and analysis
• Quality assurance for thermal imaging systems
• Producing a thermographic report
• Provocation tests
• Image analysis
• Educational resources

Course information will appear here when the next course is announced.