insiTUMlab

The research at insiTUMlab focuses on advancing knowledge in the field of Cultural Heritage by integrating insights from various disciplines. We specialize in characterizing and documenting historical materials, as well as investigating their degradation processes. Our primary focus is on the materiality of diverse architectural surfaces as well as museum objects.

Main Research Areas

• Painting Materials, Techniques, and Conservation
• Modern materials: history, chemistry and degradation studies
• Monitoring for preventive conservation
• Archeology
• New analytical methods (evaluation and implementation)