Science in Cultural Heritage (Interdisciplinary thinking)
The seminar “Science in Cultural Heritage. Interdisciplinary thinking” has the goals to introduce the students to the discipline of Heritage science. Heritage science means the science and technologies of understanding and conserving the objects of our heritage such as documents, paintings, sculptures, and buildings. The physics, chemistry and material-science understanding of these objects and of measuring devices, the biology of organisms that can cause degradation, the understanding of the climate and environment – all of these contribute to the short- and long-term strategies for preservation.
The seminar intends to introduce the students to the field of Heritage Science throughout the presentation of specific research topics presented by researchers of the TUM as well as professionals working in the field in external research institutions. The seminar intends to show the interdisciplinary interaction of natural sciences and engineering with the humanities and social sciences.
Hot topics to be covered by the Seminar:
Archaeometry;
Characterization techniques;
New materials and methodologies;
Multi-scale imaging;
Monitoring and remote sensing;
Dating and authenticity;
Alteration and ageing;
Case studies.
| Responsible | Dr. Clarimma Sessa |
| Type/ Scope | Online Seminar / 2 SWS, 3 ECTS |
| Language | English |
SS 2026
| Semester | SS 2026 |
| Dates | Begin 16.04.2026, 15:00 - 16:45 Every Thursday 15:00 - 16:45 |
| Links | TUMonline moodle |
WS 2025/26
University Public lecture Announcement!
22 January – 3:00 p.m. – Online
The Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science is pleased to invite all TUM members and external guests to the following lecture:
Hyperspectral Imaging for the Investigation of Cultural Heritage
Speaker:
Simon Mindermann
PhD Candidate – insiTUMlab
Chair of Conservation-Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Science
The lecture will provide an introduction to the application of hyperspectral imaging in cultural heritage studies, with a focus on the non-destructive investigation and characterization of historical materials and surfaces.
The event is open to all interested participants.
Zoom link:
https://tum-conf.zoom-x.de/j/66350592421?pwd=mJbfJose75p9plOcWe1jgA8fkB6dra.1
Meeting ID: 663 5059 2421
Passcode: 956357
We look forward to welcoming you.