A. Bortolin

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A. Bortolin is a leading researcher in the application of advanced non-destructive testing techniques for cultural heritage preservation and building diagnostics. Their primary research focuses on infrared thermography and thermal imaging analysis, with a particular emphasis on detecting moisture-related damage in historical structures. Bortolin’s most impactful contribution, the 2015 study "Monitoring of historical frescoes by timed infrared imaging analysis" (41 citations), provides a groundbreaking method for identifying subflorescence and efflorescence—major causes of permanent damage to fresco wall paintings—by analyzing dry/wet cycles within walls. This work has become essential for conservators seeking to prevent irreversible deterioration. Additionally, Bortolin developed an "Automatic thermographic scanning with the creation of 3D panoramic views of buildings" (2016), enabling rapid, comprehensive thermal mapping of building surfaces to detect hidden structures, air leakages, and moisture. By merging thermography with 3D modeling, this innovation enhances the efficiency and accuracy of building inspections. Bortolin’s research bridges engineering and art conservation, offering practical tools to safeguard cultural heritage while advancing building science.