Jan Wouters Conservation Scientist

Courses and seminars given

• Chemistry of the production, degradation and conservation of leather and parchment
• Chemistry of the production, degradation and conservation of paper
• Fibre analysis of paper
• Fibre analysis of textiles
• Chemistry for restorers
• Analytical methods in conservation science: high-performance liquid chromatography
• The chemistry and application of natural organic dyes
• The chemistry and application of synthetic organic dyes
• Analytical investigation on artefacts: looking for synergism between measurements with sensors and those performed on the object
• Analytical approaches for organic materials in cultural heritage artefacts