Dr. Giulia Germinario | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr.  CNR-ISPC, Italy

Giulia Germinario is a highly experienced researcher and academic with a strong background in cultural heritage science and diagnostics. She currently holds the position of Senior Researcher at the CNR Institute of Heritage Science in Lecce, Italy, where she has been since 2023. Prior to this, she served as a Researcher and Research Fellow at the same institute, focusing on projects involving high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for analyzing organic materials from historical artifacts.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education and Training

PhD and Doctor Europaeus in “Chemical and Molecular Science”
Field of Study: Innovative Material Chemistry (CHIM-01)
Institutions: University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Department of Chemistry, Bari, Italy and Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Institute for Heritage Restoration (IRP) and Department of Biotechnology, Valencia, Spain 2010Training Course in Virtual Archaeology Institutions: Department of Archaeology at the University of Padua and Institute of Technology Applied to Cultural Heritage, National Research Council (ITABC-CNR), Rome, Italy 2006 – 2009 Master’s Degree in Science and Technology for the Diagnostic and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Institution: University of Bari Aldo Moro Result: 110 maxima cum laude (1st class with honors)

👩‍💼 Work Experience and Internships

2023 – Present Senior Researcher, CNR Institute of Heritage Science, Lecce, Italy 2022 Researcher, CNR Institute of Heritage Science, Lecce, Italy 2021 – 2022 Research Fellow, CNR Institute of Heritage Science, Lecce, Italy
Project: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in high resolution for the analyses of organic materials from paintings, ancient pottery, or stone.

Strengths for the Award:

• Extensive Research Experience: The individual has a well-established career in heritage science and conservation, with experience spanning multiple research positions, including Senior Researcher, Researcher, and Research Fellow roles. Their work has included high-level projects such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and non-invasive diagnostics applied to cultural heritage conservation.
• Specialization in Analytical Techniques: Their expertise in a wide range of advanced analytical techniques, including FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), Raman spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), underscores their deep technical knowledge and skill in the field.
• Teaching and Mentorship: The individual has also contributed to academia through teaching roles at prestigious institutions, guiding students in chemistry applied to restoration and conservation, which highlights their commitment to education and the dissemination of knowledge.
• Diverse Project Involvement: The projects they have been involved in, from analyzing organic materials in ancient pottery to participating in innovative graffiti removal techniques, demonstrate their versatility and adaptability in the field of heritage science.
• Recognition and Leadership: Holding a senior researcher position and being involved in projects of national and international significance indicates leadership abilities and recognition within the academic community.

Areas for Improvement:

• Publication Impact: While the individual has an extensive range of projects and research experience, they could enhance their profile by increasing the number and impact of their publications in high-impact journals, further cementing their reputation in the field.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Expanding collaborations with other disciplines beyond heritage science and chemistry, such as materials science, environmental science, or digital humanities, could broaden the scope and impact of their research.
• Grant Acquisition and Project Leadership: While the individual has been part of numerous research projects, leading large-scale, high-impact research grants as the principal investigator would further demonstrate their capability to guide significant research endeavors.

 

Publication Top Notes

🏺 Exploring Pottery Function and Cooking Practices in Bronze Age Sicily: The Results of High-resolution GC-MS of Organic Residues

Environmental Archaeology
Published: 2024-07-30 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14614103.2024.2379639
Contributors: Giulia Germinario, Giuseppe De Luca, Thea Messina, Saverio Scerra, Giuseppe Egidio De Benedetto, Costanza Miliani

🎨 Integrated Investigations to Study the Materials and Degradation Issues of the Urban Mural Painting Ama Il Tuo Sogno by Jorit Agoch

Sustainability
Published: 2024-06-14 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su16125069
Contributors: Giulia Germinario, Andrea Luigia Logiodice, Paola Mezzadri, Giorgia Di Fusco, Roberto Ciabattoni, Davide Melica, Angela Calia

🖼️ Giovanni Santi’s Late 15th-Century Paintings: Microscopic, Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Investigations on Pigments, Powdered Glass and Binding Media

Applied Sciences
Published: 2023-08-28 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app13179739
Contributor: Giulia Germinario

🎨 Spectroscopic and Imaging Analyses on Easel Paintings by Giovanni Santi

Applied Sciences
Published: 2023-03-10 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app13063581
Contributors: Maria Letizia Amadori, Gianluca Poldi, Giulia Germinario, Jgor Arduini, Valeria Mengacci

🌸 Microanalyses and Spectroscopic Techniques for the Identification of Pigments and Pictorial Materials in Monet’s Pink Water Lilies Painting

Microscopy and Microanalysis
Published: 2022-02 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.1017/S1431927621013556
Contributors: Giulia Germinario, Fabio Talarico, Mauro Torre

🏯 Organic Matter and Pigments in the Wall Paintings of Me-Taw-Ya Temple in Bagan Valley, Myanmar

Applied Sciences
Published: 2021-12-02 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app112311441
Contributors: Maria Letizia Amadori, Valeria Mengacci, Manuela Vagnini, Antonella Casoli, Parviz Holakooei, Negar Eftekhari, Kyi Lin, Yoshifumi Maekawa, Giulia Germinario

🖌️ Archaeometric Study of Wall Rock Paintings from the Sant’Angelo in Criptis Cave, Santeramo in Colle, Bari: Insights on the Rupestrian Decorative Art in Apulia (Southern Italy)

Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
Published: 2021-10 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12520-021-01415-z
Contributors: Giovanna Fioretti

 

Conclusion:

The individual is a highly skilled and experienced researcher in the field of heritage science, with a strong background in analytical techniques, teaching, and project involvement. Their strengths in research, technical expertise, and education make them a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. However, by focusing on increasing publication impact, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and leading large-scale projects, they could further enhance their credentials and competitiveness for this prestigious recognition.