Manuela DE GIORGI

Manuela DE GIORGI is an Associate Professor at the University of Salento’s Department of Cultural Heritage, specializing in Medieval and Byzantine Art History. Her research focuses on cultural heritage diagnostics, art conservation, and interdisciplinary studies of historical artifacts. She holds a PhD in Art History (2006) and has led projects such as DiaCavHe (rock heritage diagnostics) and Marmora Phrygiae (Byzantine sculpture analysis). She collaborates with institutions like IBAM-CNR, the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence, and TUM.

• Education: BA in Cultural Heritage (2000, University of Lecce); MA in Byzantine Studies (2002, University of Birmingham); PhD in Art History (2006, University of Salento).
• Teaching: Courses include History of Medieval Art (Bachelor’s) and History of Byzantine Art (Master’s).
• Research: Active in archaeological missions (e.g., Hierapolis, Turkey) and serves as an evaluator for AQU de Catalunya.

Her work bridges art history with scientific methods, emphasizing preservation and interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage.