Optimisation of Environmental Control in Museum Collections of Bone and Ivory through Improved Damage Assessment procedures for these objects
Lead Research Organisation:
Birkbeck, University of London
Department Name: Biological Sciences
Abstract
This is the first piece of research to address archaeological bone behaviour to fluctuating relative humidity across the spectrum of bone collections held by English Heritage and to apply acoustic emission to these materials. I will work at the interface between conservation science and physical/biological sciences, whilst being exposed to world-class facilities in the centre of London. For the physical/biological sciences I will interact and work with the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB) (joint Birkbeck/UCL). For conservation science I will work with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) at UCL.
The research will be undertaken using a range of analysis methods. They include Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), atomic force microscopy (AFM), thermogravimetric and mechanical testing. This information will contribute to our understanding of bone degradation mechanics.
The research will be undertaken using a range of analysis methods. They include Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), atomic force microscopy (AFM), thermogravimetric and mechanical testing. This information will contribute to our understanding of bone degradation mechanics.
People |
ORCID iD |
Marianne Odlyha (Primary Supervisor) | |
Chloe Pearce (Student) |
Description | CIfA2019 Archaeology: values, benefits, and legacies - Annual training event and conference |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
Results and Impact | Early Career section within the 2019 conference. Focussing on early researchers, conservators, curators and archaeologists to present their work. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
URL | https://www.archaeologists.net/conference/2019 |
Description | European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS) Dissemination Day |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
Results and Impact | Event exploring the Imaging and Sensing for Archaeology, Art history and Conservation (ISAAC) Lab, Nottingham Trent University, presented the work the E-RIHS is completing. The dissemination day focussed on discussing the next steps of the organisation, in building a science networking infrastructure. It also provided an opportunity for current PhD students to present their work. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
URL | https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/events/events/2019/03/european-research-infrastructure-for-heritage-s... |
Description | Research Seminar, EH, HE, HRP |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | National |
Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
Results and Impact | Conservators and collections staff from English Heritage, Historic England, National Trust and Historic Royal Palaces present current research and undertaken work. The room discusses these methods, the larger challenges of the industry, and progress in research. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019 |
Description | SEAHA CONFERENCE 2019 |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
Results and Impact | The Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) hold an annual conference organised by the PhD candidates. They open the conference to students and heritage professionals. We discuss the challenges facing the industry, such as financial and policy, as well as particular problems being explored. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
URL | http://www.seaha-cdt.ac.uk/activities/events/seaha-conference-2019/ |
Description | Workshop on Neutron and X-Ray Imaging in Life Sciences and Biology |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Other audiences |
Results and Impact | Around 40 beam-line scientists and users presented information about their beams and experiments. Took the form of presentation sessions and a poster session. Each presentation was followed with questions and there were many other opportunities over lunch, dinner and the poster session. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
URL | https://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Workshop-for-Neutron-and-X-Ray-Imaging-in-Life-Sciences-and-Biolog... |