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Markus WittköpperView profile

Lecturer

• Wet Wood Conservation
• Archaeological Restoration
• Conservation of Waterlogged Wood
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Markus Wittköpper is a prominent conservator specializing in wet wood conservation at the Leibniz Centre for Archaeology in Mainz, Germany. With over three decades of experience, he serves as a Lecturer in the 'Archaeological Restoration' program focusing specifically on Wet Wood Conservation. His career spans significant projects including the conservation of the Mainz Roman Ships (1991-1996), Roman Military Boats of Oberstimm (1994-1999), and numerous other high-profile archaeological wood artifacts. Wittköpper's research interests center on the conservation and restoration of waterlogged archaeological wood, with particular expertise in the Kauramin method using melamine formaldehyde for wood stabilization. He has pioneered the application of structured-light 3D scanning and micro computed tomography for non-destructive analysis of conserved wood, providing scientific validation for conservation treatments. His work spans from prehistoric artifacts like the Schöningen Spear to Roman period wooden structures. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field since the late 1990s, with recent work focusing on comparative studies of conservation methods, 3D documentation techniques, and specific project documentation like the CuTAWAY and KUR projects. His 2024 publications continue to advance methodologies for waterlogged wood conservation. Wittköpper has received recognition through his leadership of major projects including the EU-funded DIAWOOD project (2000-2002) and the KUR project (2008-2011), which developed an influential online database for handling mass archaeological finds. His work has been presented at numerous international conferences including the ICOM-CC Wet Organic Archaeological Materials Working Group meetings. As a supervisor and educator, Wittköpper has contributed to the 'Archaeological Restoration' program, sharing his extensive practical knowledge with students. His approach combines traditional conservation techniques with modern scientific analysis, making significant contributions to the standardization of wet wood conservation practices worldwide. He continues to be actively involved in cutting-edge research through current projects like CuTAWAY.

Éva GalambosView profile

Associate Professor

• Art Conservation
• Restoration Science
• Polarization Microscopy
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Éva Galambos DLA is an Associate Professor and Laboratory Manager at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts' Department of Restoration since 2014, promoted to Associate Professor in 2023. She serves as head of the microscopy laboratory and teaches materials science and polarization microscopic examination of inorganic pigments. Her research focuses on art conservation science , specializing in polarization microscopy of inorganic pigments , material analysis of cultural heritage objects , and diagnostic techniques for restoration . She developed Hungary's first digital pigment database ( pigmentum.hu ) and established advanced analytical laboratories through significant research grants. Galambos has led material investigations for major museum projects including the Museum of Fine Arts' Gamhudi coffin collection, Buda Castle Gothic sculptures, and medieval wall paintings across Hungary and Transylvania. Her work bridges conservation practice with scientific analysis through collaborations with ELTE, MTA research institutes, and international partners. Kerényi-pályázat nívódíj (1994) Köztársasági ösztöndíj (1998-1999) Erasmus ösztöndíj (1999) MAOE alkotói ösztöndíj (2001, 2008) As a doctoral supervisor, she has guided 11 completed DLA dissertations focusing on pigment analysis, forgery detection, and historical techniques. Her laboratory serves as a national hub for conservation science, training specialists in microscopic analysis and material diagnostics for cultural heritage preservation.

• Sustainable Development
• Circular Economy
• Innovative Materials
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Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon is a Full Professor in the Department of Construction Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), where she holds the Canada Research Chair on Sustainable Multifunctional Construction Materials. She directs research at the Pavements and Bituminous Materials Laboratory (LCMB) and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Sustainable Development (CIRODD) and Water Engineering Laboratory (LGEPE). Her credentials include a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral training at ETH Zurich. Her research encompasses: Sustainable Materials: Geopolymers from industrial waste, bio-based composites, functionalized clays. Advanced Manufacturing: AI-optimized 3D concrete printing, robotic fabrication. Circular Economy: Valorization of bauxite residue, dredged sediments, and agricultural byproducts. Environmental Impact: Life cycle assessment, urban ecological footprint modeling, decarbonization strategies. She has received significant recognition, including the Mercator Fellowship (2024), France-Quebec Science Ambassadorship (2022), and Royal Society of Chemistry Award (2023). Her work integrates computational methods like neural networks for material design and machine learning for construction automation. Professor Ouellet-Plamondon supervises a large cohort of graduate students working on projects ranging from self-sensing alkali-activated materials to mycelium-based insulation. She maintains robust industry partnerships, particularly in aluminum recycling and sustainable infrastructure, and teaches courses on materials science and specialized engineering topics.

Marcus NenningerView profile

Research Fellow

• Cults and religion in Roman provinces
• Ancient environmental history
• Ancient seafaring
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Dr. Marcus Nenninger is a Privatdozent (Private Lecturer) specializing in Classical Archaeology at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy I and the Seminar for Classical Archaeology. His academic career spans over three decades at this institution, progressing from research assistant to habilitation and private lecturer status. His primary research interests encompass cults and religion in Roman provinces, ancient environmental history (particularly forest management), ancient seafaring, underwater archaeology, and sculpture studies in Central Germany. Nenninger has made significant contributions to archaeological database systems and digital humanities projects, including administration of network infrastructure at the Robertinum and development of online presentations for both the Institute of Classical Studies (1996-2004) and the Centre for Archaeology and Cultural History of the Mediterranean (2002-2013). Nenninger's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Roman provincial studies, particularly regarding religious practices in Moesia Inferior and environmental management in Roman territories. His publications span from technical analyses of ancient wire production to comprehensive studies of forest management in Roman provinces, reflecting interdisciplinary approach bridging archaeology, environmental history, and numismatics. His monograph "The Romans and the Forest" established foundational work in ancient environmental history. As co-editor of the Schriften zur archäologischen Numismatik (SARN) series with Horst Seilheimer, Nenninger has contributed to advancing numismatic scholarship, particularly regarding early silver coinage in Western Asia Minor. His professional memberships include INMediAK (Institute for New Media in Archaeology and Art) and DEGUWA (German Society for the Promotion of Underwater Archaeology), highlighting his technical and specialized archaeological interests.

• Marine Mollusca
• Taxonomy
• Zoogeography
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Tom Schiøtte serves as a Researcher at the Collections of The Natural History Museum, University of Copenhagen, maintaining continuous affiliation since 1977 except for a 2001-2003 project coordination role with the Greenland Marine Benthos project. His core responsibilities include curatorial assistance for mollusk collections and database management. His academic foundation began with university studies in 1972, followed by military service (1972-1976) and reserve duty until 1996, achieving the rank of captain. He has pursued specialized training in Arctic marine fauna, zoogeography, museology, and GIS throughout his career. Schiøtte's research specializes in Arctic and North Atlantic marine Mollusca taxonomy, zoogeography, and faunistics, with particular expertise in Cephalaspidea (Gastropoda). Current projects involve co-authoring revised species catalogues of Greenlandic marine mollusks and invertebrates alongside Ole S. Tendal, integrating geographic occurrence and depth zonation data. His 15 most recent publications (2000-2020) reveal consistent focus on polar marine biodiversity, with emerging trends in ancient DNA applications, deep-sea biogeography, and digital curation. Key thematic clusters include taxonomic revisions of molluscan groups, North Atlantic faunal connectivity, and methodological innovations in benthic database management. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. While no formal advisees are listed, Schiøtte has significantly contributed to collaborative research through the Greenland Marine Benthos project (funded by the Danish Environment Agency) and extensive referee work for international malacology journals. His expedition leadership, including the 1995 Independence Fiord Expedition, demonstrates field research commitment. He operates within the mollusk collection team at The Natural History Museum, maintaining close collaboration with Ole S. Tendal and Nordic marine science networks for Greenlandic invertebrate cataloguing initiatives.