Roland Lenz

Prof. Roland Lenz is a Professor for Conservation and Restoration of Wall Paintings, Architectural Surfaces, and Stone Polychromy at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart since 2008. He chairs the Conservation-Restoration Department and serves as a Senate member. His work bridges material science and cultural heritage preservation, focusing on non-invasive diagnostics and historical building materials.

• Studied Restoration and Conservation at Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (1994–2000)
• Freelance qualified restorer (2000–2007)
• Assistant at Dresden HfBK (2001–2007)
• Teaching assignments at Dresden HfBK and Stuttgart (2006–2007)

His research spans gypsum mortars, multispectral imaging, historical pigment analysis, and non-invasive diagnostics. Projects include UNESCO collaborations (e.g., Carolingian wall paintings in Müstair, Romanesque stucco in Hildesheim) and DBU-funded initiatives for stucco tomb conservation.

Key publications address photoluminescence imaging, material composition, and stucco technology. Awards include the 2013 State Teaching Award. Affiliated with ICOMOS, IIC, and the Saltwiki research network.