Robert Wiley

Robert Wiley serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservation and Restoration at NOVA University Lisbon's Faculty of Science and Technology, actively contributing to the VICARTE Research Unit for Glass and Ceramics for the Arts for 11 years. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in glass and ceramics.

His research spans Glass Art, Ceramics, Cultural Heritage Conservation, and Archaeometry, critically examining technical challenges of glass while investigating systemic influences on future cultural heritage. Wiley integrates historical glass techniques with contemporary scientific analysis to advance both artistic practice and conservation methodologies.

Publications reveal consistent focus on material science within cultural contexts: historical glass reproduction (murrine/millefiori), Portuguese ceramic artifacts, and biodeterioration mechanisms in stained glass. This demonstrates interdisciplinary trends connecting archaeology, microbiology, and heritage preservation.

Wiley supervises Master’s theses and leverages extensive private-sector experience in design, fabrication, and project management to teach creative problem-solving. As a core VICARTE member, he collaborates on glass archaeometry projects and new material development, translating research into innovative educational frameworks.