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Orsolya Gácsi serves as a Lecturer in Metal-Forging Specialization at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts since 2021, concurrently holding restorer positions at the Hungarian National Museum (2021–present) and Museum of Fine Arts (2018–present). Her institutional affiliations span Hungary's premier cultural heritage institutions including the Herman Ottó Museum (2015–2018) and Hopp Ferenc Museum of Asian Art.
Her educational credentials feature:
- Art Restorer degree (metal-forging specialization) from Hungarian University of Fine Arts (2011–2017) with diploma theses on Orthodox Gospel book and yataghan restoration
- Materials Engineering BSc from University of Miskolc (2016–2020) focusing on bronze patina analysis
- Specialized training from University of Amsterdam (2012), Stuttgart State Academy (2014–2015), and Velson Horie's conservation program (2018)
Gácsi's research centers on the intersection of metallurgy and cultural heritage preservation, specializing in corrosion mechanisms of archaeological metals and restoration protocols for composite artifacts. Her work bridges materials science with hands-on conservation of religious objects, East Asian artifacts, and historical weapons, emphasizing instrumental material testing and electrochemical treatment methods.
Her conference presentations reveal a focused scholarly trajectory in niche metal conservation, particularly examining gospel book bindings and Orthodox crosses. These works demonstrate methodological rigor in analyzing metal-clad religious artifacts while highlighting regional conservation challenges in Central European collections.
Professional activities include significant restoration projects across Hungarian museums, with no documented scientific awards. Her teaching portfolio covers metal materials science, corrosion theory, and practical restoration techniques, training next-generation conservators in specialized metalworking skills.
She operates within the National Restorer Training Center at the Hungarian National Museum and the Restoration Department of the Museum of Fine Arts, contributing to Hungary's cultural heritage preservation infrastructure through both practical conservation and academic instruction.
