Key research themes
1. How can sensor networks and wireless technology improve real-time, high-resolution environmental monitoring in museums?
This research area focuses on the development and deployment of sensor network platforms using wireless technologies for continuous, dense, and unobtrusive monitoring of various environmental parameters within museum indoor spaces. It addresses the complexity of microclimates in heritage buildings, challenges associated with traditional monitoring systems, and aims to provide fine-grained spatial and temporal data that inform conservation strategies and HVAC operation.
2. What are the effects of indoor climate parameters (temperature, relative humidity, pollutants) on artifact degradation and how can monitoring support risk assessment for preventive conservation?
This thematic cluster investigates the link between indoor microclimate factors—including temperature, relative humidity (RH), and airborne pollutants such as particulate matter, VOCs, and acidic gases—and their respective impacts on the physical and chemical deterioration of museum artifacts. Research combines empirical monitoring of environmental parameters with risk quantification, degradation modeling, and conservation standards, aiming to inform mitigation strategies that balance artifact preservation with human comfort and operational practicability.
3. How do digital technologies enhance museum accessibility, experience, and conservation management?
This research theme explores the adoption of digital tools—including 3D digitization, digital models for tactile exploration, digitalization of collections, and digital environmental data management—in improving museum visitor engagement, accessibility especially for sensory-impaired audiences, and enhancing operational management of museum environments and collections. It highlights both the impact on visitor educational experience and the practical benefits for conservation planning and broader academic accessibility.