Mindy Millard-Stafford is a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert in exercise physiology, specializing in thermoregulation, hydration, and performance in extreme heat. For more than 30 years, she has led research on how the body responds to heat stress and fatigue, with applications for athlete safety and performance. Her research informs strategies to protect athletes from heat, optimize hydration, and maintain performance during physically demanding matches in high-temperature conditions.