Giuseppe Russo

Giuseppe Russo serves as a Researcher (BIOS-06/A) within the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences at the University of Palermo's School of Medicine and Surgery. His academic appointment focuses on Motor and Sports Activity Sciences, where he teaches Human Physiology courses including Physiology Applied to Sport (3 CFU) and Human Physiology CI (12 CFU) for the 2025/2026 academic year.

His research spans sports physiology, diabetes-exercise interactions, and athletic performance metrics. Key interests include heart rate variability analysis, maximal fat oxidation in diabetic populations, vertical jump performance in aging athletes, and baropodometry in female athletes. Russo investigates autonomic nervous system responses to exercise, particularly in sedentary diabetic patients and youth soccer players, with emphasis on practical applications for exercise prescription.

Analysis of his 2010-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on metabolic and cardiovascular responses to exercise across diverse populations—from elite rowers to elderly subjects. His work bridges clinical physiology and sports science, frequently examining gender differences and age-related performance declines. Notable trends include longitudinal studies on diabetes management through exercise and biomechanical assessments of athletic movements.

Russo maintains active advising through structured office hours held Mondays 9:00-10:00 via Teams, requiring prior reservation through his university email. His research is supported by institutional resources from the University of Palermo's Research and Innovation Area, though specific grants aren't detailed in available records.

He operates within the university's ATeN Center framework for research infrastructure and contributes to the Institutional Research Archive (Iris). While no dedicated lab is specified, his work utilizes physiological testing facilities associated with the Motor Sciences department, particularly for ergometer-based performance assessments and cardiovascular monitoring.