Julia Burdajewicz

Dr. Julia Burdajewicz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art at the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, where she has held continuous employment since 2013. Prior to this appointment, she completed prestigious fellowships at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles (2010-2011) and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC (2011-2013).

Education

• Master's degree in Conservation and Restoration of Painting and Polychrome Sculpture, Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art, 2010
• Doctor of Humanities in Archaeology, University of Warsaw, Faculty of History, 2019

Research Focus

Her expertise centers on the theory and practice of conserving archaeological and ethnographic monuments alongside panel paintings and polychrome sculptures. Her doctoral research examined Late Antique wall paintings from Jiyeh (Porphyreon) in Lebanon, integrating iconographic analysis, technical execution studies, and conservation methodology. This work establishes her specialization in Mediterranean archaeological heritage with emphasis on material science and historical context preservation.

Awards

• Award of the Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw for best master's thesis (2010)

Professional Context

While the source references completed conservation works, scientific projects, and conference presentations, no specific details are provided. Similarly, information regarding student supervision, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams remains unspecified in the available documentation.