Daniele Magistro

Dr Daniele Magistro is currently an Associate Professor in Ageing and Dementia at the University of Southampton (from August 2025). Previously, he was a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health at Nottingham Trent University.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Sciences (2007) and a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activity (2010, with Laude) from the University of Torino, where he also earned a PhD in Psychology of Development and Education (2012), focusing on physical activity, cognition, and daily living in older adults.

Dr Magistro completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Tohoku University (Japan) on holistic approaches to behaviour and cognitive-physical activity in older adults, followed by a RCUK-funded fellowship at Loughborough University, where he contributed to the pioneering Dementia House project. He was also Co-Investigator on the completed EPSRC–NIHR project I’M-ACTIVE, which explored intelligent multimodal assessment and coaching for older people.

Research areas

Dr Magistro’s research focuses on ageing, mobility, frailty, activities of daily living, and active living. He investigates how physical activity and supportive environments can promote independence and quality of life in later years. He has extensive experience working in clinical and community settings, including with people affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and chronic conditions, always aiming to translate research into practical strategies for healthier, more active ageing.