miércoles, 6 de noviembre de 2013

Smithsonian Institution ~ Mould Expert Scientist/ Conservator USA / Network Temático MEEP (Metales en el Papel)


Dr. Hanna Szczepanowska
Research Conservator at the Museum Conservation Institute, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington D.C., USA.
http://www.si.edu/mci/english/about_mci/staff/SzczepanowskaH.html
During her long and distinguished career in paper conservation, Hanna has gathered extensive knowledge on the bio-deterioration of paper artifacts, and lectured as well as published widely on the topic nationally and internationally.
Her research involves:
  • fungi as living organisms and their dependence on the environment in relation to library and museum collections;
  • prevention and eradication of fungal outbreaks;
  • specific signs of fungal infestations and their impact on artifacts;
  • observing fungal specimens under a microscope and learning how to identify typical features, as well as growing fungi; and
  • health hazards and prevention and reduction of fungi grow in cellulosic materials, leather, parchment, plastics and others.
Attached find two recent publications and the programme for a Conference on Bioaerosols, Fungi, Bacteria, Mycotoxins in Indoor and Outdoor Environments and Human Health that she kindly shared with me.
Publications:
H. M. Szczepanowska, T.G. Mathia, P. Belin (2013). "Morphology of fungal stains on paper characterized with multi-scale and multi-sensory surface metrology”. Scanning, the Journal of Scanning Microscopies, Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 1:10.


  • H. Szczwpanowska (2012) "Conservation of Cultural Heritage: Key Principles and Approaches”.(410 pages) Publisher; Routledge, Classics, Archaeology and Museum Studies; Taylor & Francis Books, United Kingdom (December 2012).
  • H. Szczepanowska and R. Cavaliere: Conserving our Cultural Heritage: The Role of Fungi in Biodeterioration (2012). In: Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific Conference on Bioaerosols, Fungi, Bacteria, Mycotoxins in Indoor and Outdoor Environments and Human Health, Sept.6-9, 2011, Saratoga Springs NY. (Eds) Eckardt Johanning Md. Msc., Philip R. Morey PhD, CIH, Piere Auger, Md, MSc. Fungal Research Foundation Inc. Albany NY.: 293-310.
  • H.Szczepanowska, Th. Mathia, (2011) Space Heritage: The Apollo Heat Shield; Atmospheric Reentry Imprint on Materials’ Surface.  Mate. Res. Soc. Symposium Proc. Vol. 1319. DOI: 10.1557/opl.2011.780.
  • H. Szczepanowska, (2009) "Space Technology - Vanguard I, Explorer 7 and GRAB" – Materials and Museum Concerns”, Chapter 36, pp.633-656, in: "Handbook of Space Engineering, Archaeology and Heritage", Ann Darrin, Beths L.O’Leary (Eds). Published by CRC Press, Francis & Taylor Group, ISBN 978-1-4200-8431-3
  • H. Szczepanowska, (2009) "CORONA KH-4B Preservation of Reconnaissance Space Artifacts: A Case Study" - Chapter 35, pp.657-678, in: “Handbook of Space Engineering, Archaeology and Heritage; Ann Darrin, Beths L.O’Leary (Eds). Published by CRC Press, Francis & Taylor Group, ISBN 978-1-4200-8431-3.
  • H. Szczepanowska, A. Ralph Cavaliere, (2005) “Tutankhamen tomb – A Closer Look at Biodeterioration, Preliminary Report”, pp.42-47, in: Schimmel –Gefahr fur Mensh und Kultur durch Microorganismen;  Fungi, A threat for People and Cultural Heritage through Micro-Organisms, A.Rauch, S.Miklin-Kniefacz, A.Harmsse (Eds.). Published by Thesis, Verband der Restauratoren, ISBN 3- 8062-1925-7
  • H. Szczepanowska, A. R. Cavaliere, (2003) “Drawings, Prints and Documents–Fungi Eat Them All!” pp.128- 151, in: Art, Biology, and Conservation of Works of Art: Biodeterioration of Works of Art. R. Koestler, V. Koestler, A.E. Charola, F.Nieto-Fernandez (Eds.). Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ISBN 1-58839-107-8
  • Additional information:
    Network Temático MEEP (Metales en el Papel)
    http://orlandinivaleria.blogspot.com/
    Valeria Orlandini
    Conservadora de Papel y Fotografías
    Chevy Chase, Maryland
    EE.UU.
    "If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far, you go together.”
                                                                        Old African Proverb

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