Dr. Silvestro Antonio Ruffolo serves as a researcher at the
Department of Biology, Ecology, and Earth Sciences (DiBEST—University of
Calabria). In 2017 he obtained the Italian National Scientific Qualification
(ASN) as an Associate Professor. His research interest is focused on scientific
aspects regarding the characterization and conservation of Cultural Heritage
materials. He is involved in the formulation of novel products for the
conservation of stone materials, invasive and non-invasive techniques for the
analysis of stone materials and their forms of degradation, and studies of the
interaction between the environment and built heritage. He has 106 publications
with 4163 citations and an h-index of 29 (Scopus, 12 October 2023).
Research Keywords & Expertise
TiO2
Heritage Science
Conservation and resto...
Stone Decay
stone conservation
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TiO2
Stone Decay
Conservation and restoration
Short Biography
Dr. Silvestro Antonio Ruffolo serves as a researcher at the
Department of Biology, Ecology, and Earth Sciences (DiBEST—University of
Calabria). In 2017 he obtained the Italian National Scientific Qualification
(ASN) as an Associate Professor. His research interest is focused on scientific
aspects regarding the characterization and conservation of Cultural Heritage
materials. He is involved in the formulation of novel products for the
conservation of stone materials, invasive and non-invasive techniques for the
analysis of stone materials and their forms of degradation, and studies of the
interaction between the environment and built heritage. He has 106 publications
with 4163 citations and an h-index of 29 (Scopus, 12 October 2023).
