Research activity is carried out within the fields of Human Biology and Anthropometry. The main research interests focus on the study of contemporary populations, with particular reference to body composition, body fat distribution, hydration status, and body image perception in relation to age, sex, physical activity, and lifestyle.
Research topics include growth and ageing, kinanthropometry, and biocultural diversity in contemporary populations. Particular attention is devoted to the study of specific population groups, including children and adolescents, older adults, menopausal women, and athletes from different sports disciplines.
Research activity also includes the application and validation of methodologies for anthropometric and body composition assessment, as well as the evaluation of the effects of nutritional interventions and physical activity programmes in preventive, clinical, and sports settings.
Within the field of youth sports, specific interest is devoted to the assessment of biological maturity as a tool for the individualization of training loads and for a more accurate interpretation of growth processes and talent identification in sport.
