ACADEMIC POSITION
- researcher (competition area 06/N2 – exercise and sport sciences; SSD M-EDF/02)
- years in the the role: 9;
- Ferrara University;
- Department of Biomedical and Specialty Surgical Sciences;
- Previous position: 2001-2008 middle school teacher (A059).
2. EDUCATION
- 1991 Degree in Natural Sciences (Thesis: "Growth in children from birth to 36 months"); University of Bologna (110/110 e lode)
- 1991-1994 PhD on Anthopological Sciences (Thesis: "Anthropometric characteristics and performance in elite volleyball players"); University of Bologna.
- 1995-1997 Post-PhD grant, University of Bologna, subject: Biological, Geological and Agricultural Sciences (project: "Biological age assessment in former athletes").
- SPORT SCOPE:
• 1980-1981 I participated in the activities of the national volleyball team;
• 1985-1988 I competed in the A2 League Championship in Volleyball Team Cassa Rurale ed Artigiana in Faenza;
• 1988-1990 I competed in the B League Championship in Volleyball team ICOT Libertas Forlì
3. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
a) Publications
. Barbieri D., Zaccagni L., Cogo A., Gualdi-Russo E., 2012. Body composition and somatotype of experienced mountain climbers. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 13: 46-50.
. Zaccagni L., 2012. Anthropometric characteristics and body composition of Italian national wrestlers. European Journal of Sport Science, 12:145-151.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi-Russo E., 2012. Dalla ginnastica alle scienze motorie: trend dell’insegnamento nella scuola secondaria inferiore italiana. Annali online della didattica e della formazione docente. Università di Ferrara, 2011, n.3.
Zaccagni L., Barbieri D., Cogo A., Gualdi-Russo E., 2011. Anthropometric Profile of Élite Italian Mountain Climbers. In: 4th International Congress Mountain Sport & Health. Updating study and research from laboratory to field. Rovereto (TN) 10/11/2011-12/11/2011. Rovereto: CeRiSM research center sport mountain health.
. Zaccagni L., Onisto N., Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Biological characters and ageing in former elite volleyball players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12: 667-672.
. Onisto N, Teofoli F, Zaccagni L, Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Anthropometric traits and aging: a cross-sectional survey in diabetic elderly women. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 48; p. 197-200.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi Russo E., 2008. Changes in lung function with ageing in athletes. In: (E.B.Bodzsar and C.Susanne, eds) Ageing related problems in past and present populations Pp.205-13. Plantin Publ.& Press Ltd, Budapest, Hungary.
. Cogo A, Fasano V, Bonari D, Campigotto F, Gennari A, Pomidori L, Valli G, Zaccagni L, Gualdi-Russo E., 2005. Fat-free mass and spirometric changes during high altitude exposure indicate a body fluid shift. Proceedings Sport Kinetics 2005, Rimini . 16-17-18 settembre 2005 (vol. IASK 21 pp. 134-135).
. Zironi A., Zaccagni L., Gualdi Russo E., 2005. Can physical activity influence the development of physiometric characters in childhood? Proceedings Sport Kinetics 2005, Rimini. 16-17-18 settembre 2005. (vol. IASK 21 pp. 635-637).
. Zironi A., Onisto N., Zaccagni L., Galletti L., Gualdi Russo E., 2005. Cambiamenti del somatotipo con l’età: studio longitudinale in un campione di bambini romagnoli. Atti XVI Congresso Associazione Antropologi Italiani, Genova 29-30-31 ottobre 2005.
. Gualdi Russo E., Zaccagni L, Galletti L, Pizzola M, Carnevali R., 2002. Accrescimento e Sport a Ravenna. CONI, Tipografia Romagna di Faenza.
. Gualdi Russo E., Zaccagni L., Tani G. e M. Pizzola, 2001. Anthropometric traits and sport: study of pre-puberal children of Ravenna Province. Atti del XIII Congresso degli Antropologi Italiani, Roma-Sabaudia , pp 147-152.
.Gualdi-Russo E. e L. Zaccagni, 2001. Somatotype, role and performance in elite volleyball players. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness, 41:256-62.
. Gualdi Russo E. Tani G. and L. Zaccagni, 2001. The process of human growth at the end of the 20th century and prospects for the new millennium:an Italian study of the effects of moderate physical exercise on pre-pubertal children. Pp.97-102. In: Human ecology in the new millennium (V.Bhasin, V.K. Srivastava and M.K.Bhasin, eds), Kamla-Raj Enterprises, Delhi, India.
. Zaccagni L. e E. Gualdi Russo, 2001. Longitudinal study of growth and body composition in a sample of 9 to 12 year-old schoolchildren from Ravenna, Italy. Acta Med.Auxol., 33:187-192.
. Brasili P., Zaccagni L. e E.Gualdi Russo, 1999. Scoring of non-metric cranial traits: a population study. Journal of Anatomy, 195:551-562.
. Zaccagni L., Brasili P., 1998. Le caratteristiche fisiologiche del pallavolista di alto livello. In: A. Cicchella: La valutazione fisiologica dell’atleta, 97-103. Atletica Studi Ed.
. Gualdi-Russo E. e L. Zaccagni, 1998. Effects of breastfeeding and weaning practices on growth. Bull. Et Mém. de la Société d’Anthropologie de Paris,10:325-332.
. Gualdi-Russo E. e L. Zaccagni, 1997. Contributo all'ergonomia applicata allo sport: le caratteristiche antropometriche del giocatore di pallavolo. pp.301-305. In: (M. La Rosa, ed) Governo delle tecnologie, efficienza e creatività. Il contributo dell'ergonomia. Monduzzi ed., Bologna.
. Zaccagni L. e E. Gualdi-Russo, 1996. Relationship between performance and somatometric traits in elite volleyball players. Cahier d'Anthropologie et Biométrie Humaine, XIV:581-591.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi-Russo E., Brasili P., M.G.Belcastro, 1996. Caratteristiche antropometriche e successo sportivo in giovani tennisti. Italian Journal of Sports Sciences, 3:44-48.
. Zaccagni L., 1996. Età al menarca in pallavoliste di alto livello. Italian Journal of Sport Sciences, 3:40-43.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi-Russo E., P. Brasili, 1995. Attività sportiva e composizione corporea: studio su pallavolisti di alto livello. pp. 523-531. In: (C.Peretto e S.Milliken,eds) L’adattamento Umano all’ambiente- Atti XI Congresso degli Antropologi Italiani, Isernia 13-16 sett. 1995, A.B.A.C.O., Forlì.
. Gualdi Russo E., Zaccagni L., F.Martuzzi Veronesi, 1995. Age at menopause and environment. J.Human Ecology, 4:219-227.
. Gualdi Russo E., Brasili Gualandi P., Belcastro M.G., Graziani I., Zaccagni L., Gueresi P., S.Buzzelli, 1994. Caratteristiche antropometriche e motorie di giovani tennisti (11-16 anni). Antropologia Contemporanea, 17:145-155.
. Gualdi Russo E., L. Zaccagni, 1994. Growth determinants in children from birth to 36 months. Cahiers d’Anthropologie et Biométrie Humaine, XII: 11-25.
.Gualdi Russo E., L. Zaccagni, 1993. Growth curves for Italian children from birth to 3 years: a sample from north-Italy (Faenza, Ravenna). Acta Med.Auxol., 25:143-151.
b) Main Publications:
. Barbieri D., Zaccagni L., Cogo A., Gualdi-Russo E., 2012. Body composition and somatotype of experienced mountain climbers. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 13: 46-50.
. Zaccagni L., 2012. Anthropometric characteristics and body composition of Italian national wrestlers. European Journal of Sport Science, 12:145-151.
. Zaccagni L., Onisto N., Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Biological characters and ageing in former elite volleyball players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12: 667-672.
. Onisto N, Teofoli F, Zaccagni L, Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Anthropometric traits and aging: a cross-sectional survey in diabetic elderly women. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 48; p. 197-200.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi Russo E., 2008. Changes in lung function with ageing in athletes. In: (E.B.Bodzsar and C.Susanne, eds) Ageing related problems in past and present populations Pp.205-13. Plantin Publ.& Press Ltd, Budapest, Hungary.
. Gualdi-Russo E., L.Zaccagni, 2001. Somatotype, role and performance in elite volleyball players. J.Sports Med.Phys. Fitness, 41:256-62.
. Brasili P., Zaccagni L., E.Gualdi Russo, 1999. Scoring of non-metric cranial traits: a population study. Journal of Anatomy, 195:551-562.
. Zaccagni L., E. Gualdi-Russo, 1996. Relationship between performance and somatometric traits in elite volleyball players. Cahier d'Anthropologie et Biométrie Humaine, XIV:581-591.
.Gualdi Russo E., L. Zaccagni, 1993. Growth curves for Italian children from birth to 3 years: a sample from north-Italy (Faenza, Ravenna). Acta Med.Auxol., 25:143-151.
4. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
a) Research projects
Since 1991 I have collaborated on research projects and in particularly to “Health and physical activity in man” in 2009-2010 and “Anthropometric characteristics, diet and activity in man” in 2011 at University of Ferrara as member of the FAR research unit (ex 60%).
b) Technology transfer activities:
member of TekneHub (Technopole of Ferrara) belonging to the thematic platform “construction of high-tech network” of Emilia-Romagna region.
c) Teaching
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
- Theory and Didactics of team sports (6CFU)
- Biomechanics of movement (6CFU)
- Body composition assessment (3CFU)
Doctorate
Member of the teaching staff of the Research Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences (Ferrara University.
- researcher (competition area 06/N2 – exercise and sport sciences; SSD M-EDF/02)
- years in the the role: 9;
- Ferrara University;
- Department of Biomedical and Specialty Surgical Sciences;
- Previous position: 2001-2008 middle school teacher (A059).
2. EDUCATION
- 1991 Degree in Natural Sciences (Thesis: "Growth in children from birth to 36 months"); University of Bologna (110/110 e lode)
- 1991-1994 PhD on Anthopological Sciences (Thesis: "Anthropometric characteristics and performance in elite volleyball players"); University of Bologna.
- 1995-1997 Post-PhD grant, University of Bologna, subject: Biological, Geological and Agricultural Sciences (project: "Biological age assessment in former athletes").
- SPORT SCOPE:
• 1980-1981 I participated in the activities of the national volleyball team;
• 1985-1988 I competed in the A2 League Championship in Volleyball Team Cassa Rurale ed Artigiana in Faenza;
• 1988-1990 I competed in the B League Championship in Volleyball team ICOT Libertas Forlì
3. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
a) Publications
. Barbieri D., Zaccagni L., Cogo A., Gualdi-Russo E., 2012. Body composition and somatotype of experienced mountain climbers. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 13: 46-50.
. Zaccagni L., 2012. Anthropometric characteristics and body composition of Italian national wrestlers. European Journal of Sport Science, 12:145-151.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi-Russo E., 2012. Dalla ginnastica alle scienze motorie: trend dell’insegnamento nella scuola secondaria inferiore italiana. Annali online della didattica e della formazione docente. Università di Ferrara, 2011, n.3.
Zaccagni L., Barbieri D., Cogo A., Gualdi-Russo E., 2011. Anthropometric Profile of Élite Italian Mountain Climbers. In: 4th International Congress Mountain Sport & Health. Updating study and research from laboratory to field. Rovereto (TN) 10/11/2011-12/11/2011. Rovereto: CeRiSM research center sport mountain health.
. Zaccagni L., Onisto N., Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Biological characters and ageing in former elite volleyball players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12: 667-672.
. Onisto N, Teofoli F, Zaccagni L, Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Anthropometric traits and aging: a cross-sectional survey in diabetic elderly women. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 48; p. 197-200.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi Russo E., 2008. Changes in lung function with ageing in athletes. In: (E.B.Bodzsar and C.Susanne, eds) Ageing related problems in past and present populations Pp.205-13. Plantin Publ.& Press Ltd, Budapest, Hungary.
. Cogo A, Fasano V, Bonari D, Campigotto F, Gennari A, Pomidori L, Valli G, Zaccagni L, Gualdi-Russo E., 2005. Fat-free mass and spirometric changes during high altitude exposure indicate a body fluid shift. Proceedings Sport Kinetics 2005, Rimini . 16-17-18 settembre 2005 (vol. IASK 21 pp. 134-135).
. Zironi A., Zaccagni L., Gualdi Russo E., 2005. Can physical activity influence the development of physiometric characters in childhood? Proceedings Sport Kinetics 2005, Rimini. 16-17-18 settembre 2005. (vol. IASK 21 pp. 635-637).
. Zironi A., Onisto N., Zaccagni L., Galletti L., Gualdi Russo E., 2005. Cambiamenti del somatotipo con l’età: studio longitudinale in un campione di bambini romagnoli. Atti XVI Congresso Associazione Antropologi Italiani, Genova 29-30-31 ottobre 2005.
. Gualdi Russo E., Zaccagni L, Galletti L, Pizzola M, Carnevali R., 2002. Accrescimento e Sport a Ravenna. CONI, Tipografia Romagna di Faenza.
. Gualdi Russo E., Zaccagni L., Tani G. e M. Pizzola, 2001. Anthropometric traits and sport: study of pre-puberal children of Ravenna Province. Atti del XIII Congresso degli Antropologi Italiani, Roma-Sabaudia , pp 147-152.
.Gualdi-Russo E. e L. Zaccagni, 2001. Somatotype, role and performance in elite volleyball players. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness, 41:256-62.
. Gualdi Russo E. Tani G. and L. Zaccagni, 2001. The process of human growth at the end of the 20th century and prospects for the new millennium:an Italian study of the effects of moderate physical exercise on pre-pubertal children. Pp.97-102. In: Human ecology in the new millennium (V.Bhasin, V.K. Srivastava and M.K.Bhasin, eds), Kamla-Raj Enterprises, Delhi, India.
. Zaccagni L. e E. Gualdi Russo, 2001. Longitudinal study of growth and body composition in a sample of 9 to 12 year-old schoolchildren from Ravenna, Italy. Acta Med.Auxol., 33:187-192.
. Brasili P., Zaccagni L. e E.Gualdi Russo, 1999. Scoring of non-metric cranial traits: a population study. Journal of Anatomy, 195:551-562.
. Zaccagni L., Brasili P., 1998. Le caratteristiche fisiologiche del pallavolista di alto livello. In: A. Cicchella: La valutazione fisiologica dell’atleta, 97-103. Atletica Studi Ed.
. Gualdi-Russo E. e L. Zaccagni, 1998. Effects of breastfeeding and weaning practices on growth. Bull. Et Mém. de la Société d’Anthropologie de Paris,10:325-332.
. Gualdi-Russo E. e L. Zaccagni, 1997. Contributo all'ergonomia applicata allo sport: le caratteristiche antropometriche del giocatore di pallavolo. pp.301-305. In: (M. La Rosa, ed) Governo delle tecnologie, efficienza e creatività. Il contributo dell'ergonomia. Monduzzi ed., Bologna.
. Zaccagni L. e E. Gualdi-Russo, 1996. Relationship between performance and somatometric traits in elite volleyball players. Cahier d'Anthropologie et Biométrie Humaine, XIV:581-591.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi-Russo E., Brasili P., M.G.Belcastro, 1996. Caratteristiche antropometriche e successo sportivo in giovani tennisti. Italian Journal of Sports Sciences, 3:44-48.
. Zaccagni L., 1996. Età al menarca in pallavoliste di alto livello. Italian Journal of Sport Sciences, 3:40-43.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi-Russo E., P. Brasili, 1995. Attività sportiva e composizione corporea: studio su pallavolisti di alto livello. pp. 523-531. In: (C.Peretto e S.Milliken,eds) L’adattamento Umano all’ambiente- Atti XI Congresso degli Antropologi Italiani, Isernia 13-16 sett. 1995, A.B.A.C.O., Forlì.
. Gualdi Russo E., Zaccagni L., F.Martuzzi Veronesi, 1995. Age at menopause and environment. J.Human Ecology, 4:219-227.
. Gualdi Russo E., Brasili Gualandi P., Belcastro M.G., Graziani I., Zaccagni L., Gueresi P., S.Buzzelli, 1994. Caratteristiche antropometriche e motorie di giovani tennisti (11-16 anni). Antropologia Contemporanea, 17:145-155.
. Gualdi Russo E., L. Zaccagni, 1994. Growth determinants in children from birth to 36 months. Cahiers d’Anthropologie et Biométrie Humaine, XII: 11-25.
.Gualdi Russo E., L. Zaccagni, 1993. Growth curves for Italian children from birth to 3 years: a sample from north-Italy (Faenza, Ravenna). Acta Med.Auxol., 25:143-151.
b) Main Publications:
. Barbieri D., Zaccagni L., Cogo A., Gualdi-Russo E., 2012. Body composition and somatotype of experienced mountain climbers. High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 13: 46-50.
. Zaccagni L., 2012. Anthropometric characteristics and body composition of Italian national wrestlers. European Journal of Sport Science, 12:145-151.
. Zaccagni L., Onisto N., Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Biological characters and ageing in former elite volleyball players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12: 667-672.
. Onisto N, Teofoli F, Zaccagni L, Gualdi Russo E., 2009. Anthropometric traits and aging: a cross-sectional survey in diabetic elderly women. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, vol. 48; p. 197-200.
. Zaccagni L., Gualdi Russo E., 2008. Changes in lung function with ageing in athletes. In: (E.B.Bodzsar and C.Susanne, eds) Ageing related problems in past and present populations Pp.205-13. Plantin Publ.& Press Ltd, Budapest, Hungary.
. Gualdi-Russo E., L.Zaccagni, 2001. Somatotype, role and performance in elite volleyball players. J.Sports Med.Phys. Fitness, 41:256-62.
. Brasili P., Zaccagni L., E.Gualdi Russo, 1999. Scoring of non-metric cranial traits: a population study. Journal of Anatomy, 195:551-562.
. Zaccagni L., E. Gualdi-Russo, 1996. Relationship between performance and somatometric traits in elite volleyball players. Cahier d'Anthropologie et Biométrie Humaine, XIV:581-591.
.Gualdi Russo E., L. Zaccagni, 1993. Growth curves for Italian children from birth to 3 years: a sample from north-Italy (Faenza, Ravenna). Acta Med.Auxol., 25:143-151.
4. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
a) Research projects
Since 1991 I have collaborated on research projects and in particularly to “Health and physical activity in man” in 2009-2010 and “Anthropometric characteristics, diet and activity in man” in 2011 at University of Ferrara as member of the FAR research unit (ex 60%).
b) Technology transfer activities:
member of TekneHub (Technopole of Ferrara) belonging to the thematic platform “construction of high-tech network” of Emilia-Romagna region.
c) Teaching
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
- Theory and Didactics of team sports (6CFU)
- Biomechanics of movement (6CFU)
- Body composition assessment (3CFU)
Doctorate
Member of the teaching staff of the Research Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences (Ferrara University.
