Dipika Nadkarni

Dipika Nadkarni is a Lecturer and Conservator at the University of Münster's Institute for Classical and Christian Archaeology, overseeing conservation efforts for the Archaeological Museum and Bible Museum. She holds a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Goethe University Frankfurt (2025) and a Master's in Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Objects from Durham University (2018). Her research focuses on archaeological conservation, book and paper restoration, and preventive conservation strategies. Nadkarni has extensive experience in museum roles, including stints at Lübeck Museums and the Durham University Museums. Her publications critically examine colonial artifacts, Mesopotamian art, and conservation methodologies.

• Current Role: Conservator since October 2024
• Key Expertise: Artifact conservation, numismatics, and cultural heritage preservation

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to material culture, blending anthropology and archaeology. She actively contributes to museum practices and academic discourse on colonial legacies in cultural objects.