Dr Donatella Banti

Name: Dr Donatella Banti
Field: Arts & Humanities; Physical Science

Specialisms:

Art conservation
Organic chemistry

Research and qualifications:

BSc in Chemistry from the University of Pisa
MSc in Chemistry from the University of Pisa
PhD in Chemistry from King’s College London
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam
Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at King’s College London
Senior Lecturer at Kingston University
PgDip in the Conservation of Oil Paintings at the Courtauld Institute of Art

Returning to her research after a 6 -year break, Donatella’s Fellowship is entitled: “Micro-FTIR and Micro-Raman data analysis for the development of a protocol for mapping organic materials and their degradation products in 20th century paint samples: A case study on Franciszka Themerson’s material and techniques”. Donatella’s research uses novel technological approaches in chemistry to evaluate the composition and degradation of paint, focusing on the paintings of Franciszka Themerson.

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