NANOTECHNOLOGIES FOR CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AT PRATT INSTITUTE
Professor Piero Baglioni from the University of Florence will introduce nano-based protocols for conservation that he and his colleagues developed at the Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI) in Florence. These systems include nanostructured dispersions, such as nanoparticles, micellar solutions, microemulsions, and “responsive” gel formulations. This hands-on workshop is applicable to conservation of sculpture, paintings, paper, and wall paintings. PIERO BAGLIONI received his PhD from the University of Florence in 1977 and is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and CSGI of the University of Florence. He is the author of over 250 publications in the field of colloids and interfaces and pioneered the application of soft matter to the conservation of cultural heritage. He has lectured world wide and he has produced several innovative methodologies WORKSHOP HOST The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Pratt Institute LOCATION Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Math and Science Department ORGANIZERS Cindie Kehlet [email protected] Sarah Nunberg [email protected] WORKSHOP DATES January 25-28, 2017 ADMISSION Applicants are requested to submit a statement on the applicability of the course to their work, and a brief resumé listing their relevant education and employment background. Please e-mail your application to [email protected] and enter Conservation Workshop January 2017 in the subject line. APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 23, 2016 APPLICANT NOTIFICATION: December 5, 2016 POSTER PRESENTATION: Attendees will be encouraged to prepare a poster and a brief presentation concerning their work relevant to the workshop. The presentation will be discussed and option for treatment reviewed by Professor Baglioni. The poster will be displayed and presented during a poster session. WORKSHOP COST: $700.00 TRAVEL AND HOUSING: Participants are responsible for their own travel, meals, and housing arrangements. Recommendations for moderately priced accommodations are included with acceptance packets. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
