Germana Barone

Germana Barone is a Full Professor of Mineral Georesources and Mineralogical-Petrographic Applications for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (GEO/09) at the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania since 2020. She holds a PhD in Petrology of Magmatic Associations (1998–2001) and has led extensive research in archaeometry, cultural heritage conservation, and environmental geosciences. Her institutional roles include Rector's Delegate for the University Museum System and Director of the Museum of Sicilian Knowledge and Mirabilia.

Research Interests:

• Characterization of stone materials in Sicilian monuments
• Non-invasive techniques (Raman spectroscopy, pXRF)
• Volcanic ash impact on environment/health
• Geopolymer applications for heritage restoration
• Archaeometric analysis of ceramics/amber

Grants & Projects:

• PNR Fondi Europei 12 Aree (ARS01_00697): AGM for CuHe (2018–2023)
• PNRR Accessibility Project for Museums (2023)
• MedNETNA (2012–2013)
• Participation in EU projects like Crossreads and Nanocathedral

Academic Leadership:

• Editorial Board: Raman Spectroscopy, Global Journal of Archaeology and Anthropology
• Scientific Coordinator of Erasmus Agreements
• President of University Museum System (since 2019)

Labs & Collaborations:

• Scientific Director of Raman Spectroscopy Labs (2014–2019)
• Collaborations with universities in Warsaw, Ghent, Granada, and institutions like ESRF, LLB Saclay