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ZECCA PIERO ANTONIO

ZECCA PIERO ANTONIO

Ricercatori a tempo determinato
DIPARTIMENTO DI MEDICINA E INNOVAZIONE TECNOLOGICA
Course Catalogue:
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CV_Esteso_Completo_Zecca.docx (CV esteso italiano)

Description

Piero Antonio Zecca is a tenured-track researcher (RTT) in Human Anatomy (BIO/16) at the Department of Medicine and Innovative Technology (DIMIT), University of Insubria, holding the Italian National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (ASN, sector 05/H1). He holds a degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (2008), a Specialisation in Orthodontics and Masticatory Function (2014), and a PhD in Biotechnology, Biosciences and Surgical Techniques (2017), with research periods at the University of Michigan (USA) and University of Alberta (Canada). He co-directed the world’s first Master’s programme in Digital Dentistry at the University of Insubria for over 10 years. He lectures in Human Anatomy across degree programmes in Dentistry, Midwifery and Nursing. Author of over 68 Scopus-indexed publications, with more than 1,400 international citations and an h-index of 19 (Google Scholar). Current research focuses on microplastic release from orthodontic devices and on the application of artificial intelligence to cephalometric analysis. Clinically specialised in orthodontics and attachmentless lingual orthodontics (IMPACT technique, 200+ documented cases). Editorial board member of Dentistry Journal and Micromachines. Member of SIDO, SIAO, Digital Dentistry Society and Royal Microscopy Society.

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Keywords (10)

3D printing
3D scaffold
Biomaterials
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Microplastics
Nanoplastics
PLASTICHE E MICROPLASTICHE
artificial intelligence
machine learning
micro/nanoplastics
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Overview (5)

Development and validation of predictive models based on morphometric measurements and routine anatomical parameters, with applications in biological age estimation, growth assessment and morphological classification. Special emphasis is placed on explainable and uncertainty-aware machine learning approaches to ensure transparency, robustness and reproducibility.
Investigation of craniofacial morphology and skeletal growth processes through quantitative approaches and three-dimensional morphometric analysis, using advanced imaging, digital segmentation, geometric registration and 3D modelling. Research focuses on anatomical variability and structure–function relationships within the craniofacial district, with applications in diagnostics, anthropometry and medico-legal assessment.
Investigation of micro- and nanoplastics released from polymer-based biomaterials and devices in in vitro and ex vivo experimental models, assessing their interactions with cells and tissues. Analytical methods include scanning and transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, advanced imaging, immunohistochemistry and molecular biology.
Study of healing and regenerative processes in mineralized tissues of the craniofacial district, including histological and ultrastructural assessment of biological grafts and biomaterials. Research involves optical and electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology and 3D digital modelling for anatomical and functional characterization.
Study of the chemical, mechanical and microstructural properties of polymeric materials used in biomedical contexts, with particular focus on degradation and fragmentation processes under simulated physiological conditions. Investigations include FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and multi-scale analytical techniques
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Publications (81)

Awards and honors (4)

Premio Miglior Poster Congresso SIDO 2025, conferred by SIDO - Società Italiana Di Ortodonzia - 2025
Best Poster Award, conferred by 50th Congresso internazionale SIDO, Roma - 2019
48th SIDO International Congress - Best Poster Award, conferred by SIDO - Società Italiana di Ortodonzia - 2017
SIDO 43 Rome - Best oral comunication, conferred by SIDO - 2013
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Fellowship

fs2 – Socio/a effettivo o corrispondente - SIAI (Italia) (2020 - )
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Editorial Board (2)

rp1 – Direttore/Direttrice di rivista, collana editoriale, enciclopedia - WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND SURGICAL RESEARCH - ISSN: 2637-4625 - El Camino CA: Remedy Publications LLC, [2018-] (2018 - )
rp1 – Direttore/Direttrice di rivista, collana editoriale, enciclopedia - JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND DENTISTRY - ISSN: 2574-0792 - Bowling Green Ohio: The Biomedica (2017 - )
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Research and teaching at institutions (7)

Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Ricercatore/Ricercatrice universitario a t.d. (31/05/2024 - 30/06/2025)
Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Ricercatore/Ricercatrice universitario a t.d. (01/07/2021 - 30/05/2024)
Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Ricercatore/Ricercatrice universitario a t.d. (01/07/2020 - 30/06/2021)
Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Docente a contratto (26/09/2019 - )
Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Docente a contratto (25/01/2018 - 23/02/2019)
Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Docente a contratto (01/09/2016 - 31/12/2017)
Position carried out at: Università degli Studi INSUBRIA Varese-Como - Docente a contratto (01/02/2014 - 31/12/2015)
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Courses

SCV0815 - CELL MODELS AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Secondo Semestre (24/02/2026 - 20/06/2026) - 2025
6 CFU
48 hours
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