Domenico Romano
Lead AI R&D Researcher at AVVALE
Member of the winter over crew at the Antarctic Italo/French base of Dome C (Concordia). Experienced Astrophysicist Doctoral Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Mathematical Modeling, IDL, Python, PHP, Fortran, Javascript. Strong research professional with a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Physics, Astrophysics and Space Physics from Università degli Studi di Roma ‘La Sapienza’.
Daniela Iacopino
Senior Researcher at Tyndall National Institute
Dr. Daniela Iacopino is a senior researcher at the Tyndall National Institute. Daniela has expertise on fabrication of functional nanoscale materials and their application health, agri-food and cultural heritage. Within these research themes, special focus is devoted to the development of green materials and fabrication techniques for sustainable electronics. Daniela has participated to 10 EU projects several national projects. Daniela has published over 100 scientific manuscripts, graduated seven PhDs and supervised/mentored over 20 master students and staff researchers. She is the chair of Empowering Women@Tyndall (EW@T), supporting female staff to build their confidence and increase their visibility.
Rodorico Giorgi
Associate Professor at the University of Florence
Associate Professor at the University of Florence (dept. of Chemistry), he is associated to the national consortium CSGI – Center for colloid and surface science. Msc in Chemistry and PhD in Science for Cultural Heritage, Giorgi’s research activity is focused on the application of nanotechnology to the conservation of artworks. Giorgi is author of 6 patents and more than 160 publications in such field.
Antonio Mirabile
Conservator and preventive conservation consultant
Antonio Mirabile is a Paris-based paper conservator and preventive conservation consultant. Active since 1988 and accredited by the French Ministry of Culture, he works with museums and private collections worldwide. As UNESCO expert and EU project partner, he contributes through research, education, and the conservation of art and archives on paper.
Lorenzo Bellucci
OTID S.r.l. Founder
Lorenzo Bellucci is a scientist in the field of diagnostics applied to the study of cultural heritage. He gained experience in some leading private companies and has been scientific director of DRIART AG since 2010. He collaborates with the University of Florence and contributed to founding OTID srl, a start-up created for the technological development of Digital Identity applied to Cultural Heritage.
Taras Maksymyuk
Professor at Lviv Polytechnic National University
Taras Maksymyuk earned his Ph.D. in telecommunication systems and networks in 2015. He is currently a professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies at Lviv Polytechnic National University. His primary research interest lies in integrating advanced technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to address engineering and social challenges.
Matias Torres Diaz
Blockchain consultant at Avvale
Taras Maksymyuk earned his Ph.D. in telecommunication systems and networks in 2015. He is currently a professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies at Lviv Polytechnic National University. His primary research interest lies in integrating advanced technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to address engineering and social challenges.
Sanjeev Kumar
PhD researcher at Tyndall National Institute
Sanjeev Kumar received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, in 2021. Since February 2022, he has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Wireless Sensor Networks Group at the Tyndall National Institute, UCC. His research interests include the development of electrically small antennas, wearable and implantable antennas, RF energy harvesting, embedded hardware PCB design, and the exploration of nonconventional materials for the advancement of next–generation antennas & RF solutions and wirelsss sensing systems.
Cameron Walter
Head of Heritage Crime Task Force and Programme to Combat Trafficking of Cultural Property
ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE (OSCE)
Cameron Walter has been leading the OSCE Heritage Crime Task Force and serving as Customs Advisor since 2020. He transformed a pilot project into a full program against cultural property trafficking, linked to organized crime and terrorism financing. He expanded the team from 10 to 78 experts from 46 countries and international organizations. The Task Force has worked with 49 of the 57 OSCE participating States and other partners, offering training and rapid response. Before joining the OSCE, Cameron worked for the Canada Border Services Agency and the Department of Canadian Heritage, participating in international operations against cultural heritage trafficking.
Lujza Varga
Lead of cultural property protection at the Hungarian National Museum
Dr. Lujza Varga, a museum professional with 13+ years of experience, leads project cooperation and cultural property protection at the Hungarian National Museum. A PhD in History, she is Hungary’s Blue Shield representative and a Heritage Crime Task Force member, specializing in crisis management and heritage protection.
Charalampos Georgiadis
Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
ENIGMA Project Coordinator
Charalampos Georgiadis is Associate Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS. He coordinates the EU-funded ENIGMA project, focusing on cultural heritage protection through advanced 3D data analysis, digital ontologies, and secure platforms for artifact tracking and preservation.
Marco Fiore
Policy and Project Manager at Michael Culture Association
ANCHISE Project Coordinator
Marco Fiore is Policy and Project Manager at Michael Culture Association, a trans-sectoral European network for the preservation, the promotion and the valorisation of heritage and digital cultural content. With a specialization in digital cultural heritage and its societal impact, he is in charge of the Communication and the Policy development in the ANCHISE project (www.anchise.eu).
Aida Vežić
Secretary General and Director
Balkan Museum Network
Aida Vežić is Secretary General of the Balkan Museum Network, and Director of BMN Association based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She completed the Faculty of Economics at the University of Sarajevo and Master Program “Cultural Projects for Development“. Aida has been developing civil society organisations in the last 25 years and working as consultant, facilitator, researcher, evaluator and trainer. Her work has mostly been cross-border focusing on culture, heritage, peace building and philanthropy.
Jove Pargovski
Documentation and Digitization of cultural heritage
National Institution Institute and Museum Bitola
MSc works at the National Institution Institute and Museum Bitola in North Macedonia, where he leads initiatives in the digitization and documentation of cultural heritage. His projects emphasize digitization and inclusivity, aiming to broaden public access to museum collections. He is a published author and an active member of regional heritage networks, advancing cultural preservation across the Balkans.
Azra Bečević Šarenkapa
Museum Adviser
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Azra Bečević Šarenkapa, museum adviser, has worked at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina as conservator since 1997. Her expertise spans a wide selection of areas, from preserving objects made of textiles, wood, and metal to conducting environmental monitoring, pest control, reorganization and organization of storages. She earned an engineering degree in textile technology, at Textile Technology Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia and M.A. in Conservation of Historic Objects, Department of Archaeology, University of Durham, UK.
