Paul Bellendorf

Prof. Dr. Paul Bellendorf is a Professor of Conservation Science at the Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg since 2018. His work bridges materials science and cultural heritage preservation, with a focus on climate change impacts, 3D documentation, and historical building materials.

• Contact: Am Zwinger 6, Room 01.03, 96047 Bamberg
• Email: paul.bellendorf@uni-bamberg.de
• Office Hours: Tuesdays 4:00–5:00 p.m. (by appointment)

His research emphasizes sustainable conservation strategies and non-destructive testing, particularly for historical glass and stone surfaces. Recent publications address climate adaptation for monuments and resource-efficient preservation methods.

Bellendorf leads the Chair of Restoration Science in Architectural Monument Preservation, collaborating with teams on projects like ClimateGlass and Nano-Cathedral. His 15 most recent articles explore topics such as 3D scanning, humidity impacts, and medieval materiality.