معرفی
Antonio Dello Iacono is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Strength and Conditioning at the University of the West of Scotland's Division of Sport, Exercise, and Health within the School of Health and Life Sciences. With 20 years of combined experience in elite sport practice, teaching, and research, his work focuses on elite performance conditioning, training load monitoring, and technology integration in sports. He leads the Sports Performance Interest Group, coordinating industry-collaborative applied research projects. His research aims to develop personalized exercise prescription models to enhance individualized training outcomes, reduce overtraining risks, and improve health outcomes.
Education & Positions
- Scientific Associate at University of Split (since 2017)
Research Focus
His primary research goals involve transitioning from rigid exercise protocols to personalized approaches tailored to individual abilities and stressors. Key areas include autoregulation methods in resistance training and interdisciplinary research integration. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
Collaborations & Activities
- Peer reviewer for Frontiers in Physiology (2022)
- Invited speaker at ECSS conferences (2018–2021)
- Media engagements include discussions on mental training's physical benefits and collaborative partnerships
Lab/Teams
Leads the Sports Performance Interest Group, fostering applied research with industry partners.
