Michela Botticelli

Dr. Michela Botticelli is an Affiliate Researcher at the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research within the School of Culture & Creative Arts at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on applying advanced analytical techniques to cultural heritage conservation and archaeometry. She specializes in material characterization of historical artifacts using methods like Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, and hyperspectral imaging. Recent projects include investigations into pigment residues, Roman infrastructure materials, and the authentication of archaeological artifacts.

Her research interests span archaeological materials analysis, material degradation studies, and the development of non-invasive analytical methods for heritage conservation. She has contributed to studies on rock art pigments in Georgia, Roman aqueduct mineralogy, and the synthesis of ancient ochre pigments. She is affiliated with the PISTACHIO project (Photonic Imaging Strategies For Technical Art History And Conservation), advancing imaging technologies for art historical applications.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining material science with cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing collaboration with international teams across archaeology, chemistry, and conservation science.