Simone Porcelli, PhD

His research focuses on skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism, exercise intolerance, and physiological adaptations to hypoxia and disuse. He contributes to defining international exercise testing standards and applies his findings to both clinical and performance physiology.

Education & Credentials

• Ph.D. and advanced training in Human Physiology – University of Pavia
• Academic appointments in exercise and integrative physiology

Professional Experience & Contributions

• Director, Human Integrative Physiology of Exercise Lab, University of Pavia
• Principal investigator of national and international projects on neuromuscular aging, hypoxia, and space physiology
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed studies in exercise science and metabolic health

Areas of Expertise

• Exercise physiology and muscle metabolism
• Aging, hypoxia, and disuse adaptation
• Functional and performance testing in health and disease

Leadership & Affiliations

• Associate Professor, University of Pavia
• Member of international research collaborations in applied and clinical physiology

Publications & Media
Published widely in the field of integrative physiology, contributing to the understanding of exercise, metabolism, and recovery processes.