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Dr. Sebastian Bosch serves as Manager of the Mobile Lab at the University of Hamburg's Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). He leads material analysis initiatives for cultural heritage artifacts through advanced scientific instrumentation. His roles include managing XRF and FTIR spectrometers in the Mobile Lab, and contributing to the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (2019–2025). Key projects include the Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative and material analysis of medieval manuscripts. Bosch holds a PhD in material science and has extensive experience in non-destructive testing techniques. His work bridges archaeometry, digital humanities, and conservation science.
Research interests focus on multispectral imaging, pigment characterization, and technological applications for cultural heritage preservation. He collaborates internationally on projects like the Atri Fragment Revisited and Squarcialupi Codex analysis. Technical expertise includes XRF spectroscopy, infrared microscopy, and software development for pattern analysis in manuscripts.
Has presented over 27 academic activities, including lectures on Mobile Lab methodologies and material analysis workshops. Manages laboratory equipment worth millions euros, supporting interdisciplinary research. Supervises technical operations for dozens of manuscripts annually through the Mobile Lab's fieldwork capabilities.
Awards: No formal academic awards listed, though work has been recognized through high-impact publications in journals like Manuscript Studies and i-com.
