Edith Joseph
Conservation scientist
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
30 articles in international journals and conferences, books and more.
Peer reviewed journals
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E. Joseph, D. Job, P. Junier, M. Wörle. MAIA: Microbes for Archaeological Iron Artefacts. Bulletin of
research on metal conservation BROMEC 2013, 34, 5.
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S. Gulzar, M. Wörle, J-P. Burg, M. Nawaz Chaudhry, E. Joseph, E. Reusser. Characterization of 17th
Century Mughal tiles glazes from Shahdara Complex, Lahore-Pakistan. Journal of Cultural Heritage 2013,
14(2), 174-179.
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E. Joseph, A. Simon, R. Mazzeo, D. Job, M. Wörle. Spectroscopic characterization of an innovative
biological treatment for corroded metal artefacts. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy 2012, 43 (11), 16121616.
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E. Joseph, S. Cario, A. Simon, M. Wörle, R. Mazzeo, P. Junier, D. Job. Protection of metal artefacts with the
formation of metal-oxalates complexes by Beauveria bassiana. Frontiers in Microbiotechnology 2012, 2
(270), 1-8.
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E. Joseph, D. Job, P. Letardi, R. Mazzeo, M. Wörle. Development and evaluation of an innovative biological
treatment for the protection of metal artefacts. Bulletin of research on metal conservation BROMEC 2012,
33, 9.
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E. Joseph, A. Simon, S. Prati, M. Wörle, D. Job, R. Mazzeo. Development of an analytical procedure for
evaluation of the protective behaviour of innovative fungal patinas on archaeological and artistic metal
artefacts. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 2011, 399 (9), 2899-2907. (Paper in forefront and cover
image)
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S. Prati, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto R. Mazzeo. New Advances in the Application of FTIR Microscopy and
Spectroscopy for the Characterization of Artistic Materials. Accounts of Chemical Research 2010, 43 (6),
792–801.
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E.L. Kendix, S. Prati, R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, C. Fagnano. Far infrared spectroscopy in the field of
cultural heritage. e-Preservation Science 2010, 7, 8 – 13.
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E. Joseph, C. Ricci, S.G. Kazarian, R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, M. Ioele. Macro-ATR-FT-IR spectroscopic imaging
analysis of paint cross-sections. Vibrational Spectroscopy 2010, 53 (2), 274-278.
(10) E. Joseph, S. Prati, G. Sciutto, M. Ioele, P. Santopadre, R. Mazzeo. Performance evaluation of mapping and
linear imaging FTIR microspectroscopy for the characterization of paint cross sections. Analytical and
Bioanalytical Chemistry 2010, 396 (2), 899 – 910.
(11) E. Kendix, S. Prati, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, R. Mazzeo. ATR and transmission Analysis of pigments by means
of far infrared spectroscopy. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 2009, 394, 1023-1032.
(12) R.Mazzeo, S. Prati, M. Quaranta, E. Joseph, E. Kendix, M. Galeotti. Attenuated Total Reflection microFTIR
characterization of pigment-binder interaction in reconstructed paint films. Analytical and Bioanalytical
Chemistry 2008, 392, 65-76.
(13) E. Kendix, G. Moscardi, P. Baraldi, R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, E. Joseph, S. Capelli. Far Infrared and Raman
spectroscopy analysis of inorganic pigments. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy 2008, 39 (8), 1104-1112.
(14) E. Kendix, S. Prati, R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto. Far infrared spectroscopy of pigments in art.
Meddelelser om Konservering 2008, 2, 3-10.
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(15) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, S. Prati, A. Millemaggi. Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier transform infrared
microspectroscopic mapping for the characterisation of paint cross-sections. Analytica Chimica Acta 2007,
599 (1), 107-117.
(16) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph. Attenuated total reflectance microspectroscopy mapping for the characterisation of
bronze corrosion products. European Journal of Mineralogy 2007, 19 (3), 363-371.
(17) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, V. Minguzzi, G. C. Grillini, P. Baraldi, D. Prandstraller. Scientific investigations of the
Tokhung-Ri tomb mural paintings of the Koguryo era, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Journal of
Raman Spectroscopy 2006, 37 (10), 1086-1097.
(18) T. R. Ward, J. Collot, J. Gradinaru, A. Loosli, M. Skander, C. Letondor, E. Joseph, and G. Klein. Exploiting the
Second Coordination Sphere: Proteins as Host for Enantioselective Catalysis. Chimia 2003, 57 (10), 586588.
Books chapters
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M. Galeotti, E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo, S. Prati. In Scientific examination for the investigation of paintings. A
handbook for conservators-restorers. D. Pinna, M. Galeotti and R. Mazzeo (Eds.), Centrodi: Firenze, 2009;
ISBN 9788870384741, multichapters: 41-50, 51-66, 66-112, 121-142, 151-158.
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R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto. Indagini di imaging multispettrale e analisi microFTIR per la
caratterizzazione dei materiali originali e di restauro del globo celeste di V. Coronelli. In Restaurare il cielo.
Il restauro del globo celeste faentino di Vincenzo Coronelli. N. Scianna (Ed.), CLUEB: Bologna, 2007; ISBN
9788849130065, 48-61.
Conference proceedings
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E. Joseph, P. Letardi, L. Comensoli, A. Simon, P. Junier, D. Job & M. Woerle. Assessment of a biological
approach for the protection of copper alloys artefacts. In Conference Proceedings of Metal 2013, Interim
Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metal WG. Edinburgh, Scotland. 16th-20th September 2013. Historic Scotland,
Edinburgh, 2013; ISBN 9781849171427, 203-207.
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M. Menu, E. Itié, E. Ravaud, M. Eveno, E. Lambert, E. Laval, I. Reiche, R. Mazzeo, M. L. Amadori, I.
Bonacini, E. Joseph, S. Prati and G. Sciutto. Examination of the Uomini Illustri: looking for the origins of
the portraits in the Studiolo of the Ducal Palace of Urbino. Part I. In Studying Old Master Paintings:
Technology and Practice. M. Spring (Ed.), Archetype publications: London, 2010; ISBN 9781904982630,
37-43.
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R. Mazzeo, M. Menu, M. L. Amadori, I. Bonacini, E. Itié, M. Eveno, E. Joseph, E. Lambert, E. Laval, S. Prati,
E. Ravaud and G. Sciutto. Examination of the Uomini Illustri: looking for the origins of the portraits in the
Studiolo of the Ducal Palace of Urbino. Part II. In Studying Old Master Paintings: Technology and Practice.
M. Spring (Ed.), Archetype publications: London, 2010; ISBN 9781904982630, 44-51.
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R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, S. Prati, M. Tao, G. Gautier and L. M. van Valen. Scientific investigation on
traditional manufacturing technique used in Yuan Dynasty mural paintings. In Conservation of Ancient
Sites on the Silk Road. Proceedings of the second international conference on the Conservation of Grotto
Sites, Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang, People Republic of China, 28 June – 3July, 2004. A. Neville (Ed.), Getty
publications: Los Angeles, 2010; ISBN 978160606013, 275-285.
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R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, E. Joseph. Falsificazione di bronzi archeologici in estremo oriente. In Giornata di studio
Vero e falso nelle opere d'arte e nei materiali storici: il ruolo dell'archeometria. Accademia Nazionale dei
Lincei (Ed.), Bardi Editore: Roma, 2008; ISBN 9788821809927, 141-160.
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R. Mazzeo, S. Bittner, D. Job, G. Farron, R. Fontinha, E. Joseph, P. Letardi, M. Mach, S. Prati, M. Salta, A.
Simon. Development and Evaluation of New Treatments for Outdoor Bronze Monuments. In Conservation
Science 2007, J. Townsend, L. Toniolo, F. Cappitelli (Eds.), Archetype publications: London, 2008; ISBN
9781904982340, 40-48.
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E. Joseph, P. Letardi, R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, M. Vandini. Innovative Treatments for the Protection of Outdoor
Bronze Monuments. In Metal 07: Interim Meeting of ICOM-CC Metal WG Amsterdam, 17-21 September
2007. C. Degrigny, R. van Langh, I. Joosten and B.Ankersmit (Eds.), Rijksmuseum: Amsterdam, 2007; 7177.
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C. Di Francesco, M. Ragazzino, B. Ferriani, M. Matteini, M. Realini, C. Conti, R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, S. Prati.
Esperienze innovative e conferme nei trattamenti a base di ossalati solubili su superfici lapidee e leghe
metalliche: intervento e monitoraggio nel cantiere del portale di Santa Maria delle Grazie a Milano. In Il
consolidamento degli apparati architettonici e decorativi: conoscenze, orientamenti, esperienze. Atti del
convegno di Studi, Bressanone, 10-13 luglio 2007. G. Biscontin, G. Driussi (Eds.), ARCADIA ricerche srl:
Marghera, 2007; ISBN 9788895409115, 245-256.
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R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, S. Prati, V. Minguzzi, G. C. Grillini, P. Baraldi, D. Prandstraller. Scientific examination
of mural paintings of the Koguryo Tombs. In Mural paintings of the Silk Road. Cultural Exchanges Between
East and West. K. Yamauchi, Y.Taniguchi and T. Uno (Eds.), Archetype Publications: London, 2007; ISBN
9781904982227, 163-172.
(10) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, V. Minguzzi, F. Modugno, S. Prati. Indagini scientifiche sui dipinti murali della
dinastia Yuan (1279-1368 D.C.) situati nel sito archeologico di Yao Wang Shan, Cina. In Diagnosi,
conservazione e restauro di dipinti murali dell'estremo Oriente: quando oriente e occidente s’incontrano e
si confrontano. R. Mazzeo (Ed.), Longo Editore: Ravenna, 2006; ISBN 8880635050, 65-79.
(11) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph. Applicazione di imaging multispettrale allo studio e conservazione di graffiti e
dipinti murali siti nell'edificio delle ex-carceri, Palazzo Steri (Pa). In Lo stato dell'Arte III: III Congresso
Nazionale IGIIC, Palermo, Palazzo Steri, 21-25 Settembre 2005. Nardini Editore: Firenze, 2006; ISBN
40441441, 18-23.
(12) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph. The use of FTIR micro-ATR spectroscopy and FTIR mapping for the surface
characterisation of bronze corrosion products. In Art'05. Proceedings of 8th International Conference on
Non-Destructive Investigation and Microanalysis for the Diagnostics and Conservation of Cultural and
Environmental Heritage. Lecce (Italy), 15-19 May 2005. C. Parisi, G. Buzzanca and A. Paradisi (Eds.),
University of Lecce: Lecce, 2005; ISBN 8889758015, B-179.
(13) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph. Micro-destructive analytical investigation for conservation and restoration. In
Monumenti in bronzo all'aperto. Esperienze di conservazione a confronto. P. Letardi, I. Trentin and G.
Cutugno (Eds.), Nardini Editore: Firenze, 2004; ISBN 9788840440903, 53-58.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Oral presentations
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E. Joseph, P. Letardi, L. Comensoli, A. Simon, P. Junier, D. Job & M. Woerle. Assessment of a biological
approach for the protection of copper alloys artefacts. Metal 2013, Interim Meeting of the ICOM-CC Metal
WG. Edinburgh, Scotland, September 16-20 2013. (invited speaker)
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E. Joseph. Biopatinas for copper-based artefacts. Annual congress SCR/SKR 2013 To coat or not to coat –
Protective coatings: history, theory and practice, Lugano, Switzerland, February 14-15 2013. (invited
speaker)
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E. Joseph. The use of microbes for the conservation-restoration of metal artefacts. SME 2013, 5th Swiss
Microbial Ecology Meeting, Murten, Switzerland, February 4-6 2013. (invited speaker)
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E. Joseph, D. Job, P. Junier, P. Letardi, R. Mazzeo, M. Wörle. Development and evaluation of an innovative
biological treatment for the protection of metal artefacts. Bronze Conservation colloquium, Stuttgart,
Germany, June 22-23 2012. (invited speaker)
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E. Joseph. Nouveaux challenges et perspectives dans l’utilisation de microorganismes pour la conservationrestauration d'objets métalliques. SKR-Jahrestagung Innovationen in der Konservierungs-Praxis, Bern,
Switzerland, May 19-20 2011. (invited speaker)
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E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo, M. Wörle, D. Job. BAHAMAS Biological patinA for arcHaeological and Artistic Metal
ArtefactS. Marie Curie actions for an innovative Europe, Excellence, mobility and skills for researchers,
Brussels, 9-10 December 2010. (invited speaker)
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O. Berger and E. Joseph. Conservation of pigeon cameras. A collaborative approach between conservators
and scientists. International Conference on Metal Conservation Metal 2010 Interim Meeting of the ICOMCC Metal Working Group, Charleston South Carolina USA, 11-15 October 2010.
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E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo, S. Prati. Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopic
mapping for the characterisation of cultural heritage materials. AARD (Analysis in Art with Radiation),
Mühlhausen, Germany, September 3-11, 2007.
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E. Joseph. FTIR micro spectroscopy applied to the analysis of painted surface. Young chemists' workshop on
chemistry for the conservation of cultural heritage: present and future perspective, CERC3, Perugia, 20-22
March 2006.
Posters
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E. Joseph, L. Comensoli, D. Job, P. Junier. MAIA: Microbes for Archaeological Iron Artefacts. Swiss Interand Transdisciplinarity Day, Bern, Switzerland, October 21 2013.
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L. Comensoli, E. Joseph, M. Wörle, D. Job, P. Junier. Development of biotechnological treatment for the
protection of iron and copper artworks using the fungus Beauveria bassiana. Annual Congress of the
Swiss Society for Microbiology, St Gallen, June 21-22 2012.
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E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo, D. Job, M. Wörle. Spectroscopic characterization of an innovative biological
treatment for corroded metal artefacts. IRUG10, 10th biennal international Conference of the infrared
and Raman users group, Barcelona, Spain, March 28-31 2012.
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E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo, D. Job, M. Wörle. Spectroscopic characterization of an innovative biological
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treatment for corroded metal artefacts. RAA 2011, 6 International Congress on the Application of Raman
Spectroscopy in Art and Archaeology, Parma, Italy, September 5-8 2011.
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E. Joseph, S. Cario, A. Simon, M. Wörle, R. Mazzeo, P. Junier, D. Job. Novel application of Beauveria
bassiana in transformation of toxic metals. Ecology of soil microorganisms, Prague, Czech Republic, April
27 – May 1 2011.
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E. Joseph, S. Cario, M. Wörle, R. Mazzeo, P. Junier, D. Job. Biomineralization of toxic metals applied to the
conservation of metal artefacts. Euro BioMat, European symposium on biomaterials and related areas,
Jena, Germany, April 13-14 2011.
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E. Joseph, S. Cario, F. Corbat, M. Wörle, R. Mazzeo, P. Junier, D. Job. Biosynthesis of copper oxalates by
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beauveria bassiana and its application for metal conservation. 4 Swiss microbial ecology meeting,
Endelberg, Switzerland, Februar 2-4 2011.
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E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo, M. Wörle, D. Job. BAHAMAS Biological patinA for arcHaeological and Artistic Metal
ArtefactS. Marie Curie actions for an innovative Europe, Excellence, mobility and skills for researchers,
Brussels, December 9-10 2010.
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E. Joseph, A. Simon, S. Cario, M. Wörle, R. Mazzeo, D. Job. Development and evaluation of fungal patinas
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for the conservation of metal artefacts. 9 International Mycological Congress, Edinburgh, UK, August 1-6
2010.
(10) E. Joseph, A. Simon, S. Prati, M. Wörle, D. Job, R. Mazzeo. Innovative fungal patinas for the conservation
of archaeological and artistic metal artefacts. 1st International Congress Chemistry for Cultural Heritage
(ChemCH), Ravenna, Italy, June 30 - July 3 2010.
(11) E. Kendix and E. Joseph, S. Prati, R. Mazzeo. Macroscopic and microscopic ATR – FTIR spectroscopy for the
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study of painting materials in FIR and MIR regions. 1 meeting of Youth in Conservation of Cultural
Heritage, Roma, Italy, November 24-25, 2008.
(12) E. Gurini, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, E. Kendix, S. Porcinai, S. Prati, Y. Junchang, R. Mazzeo, A. Cagnini.
Compositional and microstructural study of archaeological bronzes excavated from the Zhou dynasty
(1046 BC-221 BC) aristocratic cemetery in Liangdai village, Shaanxi province, China. ISA2008, 37th
international symposium on archeometry, Sienna, Italy, May 12-16 2008.
(13) E. Kendix, S. Capelli, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, S. Prati, R. Mazzeo. Far Infrared Spectroscopy Methods in the
Field of Cultural Heritage. IRUG8, 8th international conference of infrared and raman users' group,
Vienna, Austria, March 26 – 29 2008.
(14) P. Baraldi, E. Joseph, E. Kendix, R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, S. Capelli. Far Infrared and Raman spectroscopy
analysis of inorganic pigments. IV International Conference on the Application of Raman Spectroscopy in
Art and Archaeology, Modena, Italy, September 5–8 2007. (1st prize poster)
(15) R. Mazzeo, S. Prati, E. Joseph, E. Kendix. Mapping ATR-FTIR nella caratterizzazione e localizzazione
stratigrafica di materiali artistici ed archeologici. X congresso nazionale di chimica dell’ambiente e dei
beni culturali Conoscenza e Creatività, Acaya, Italy, June 11-15 2007.
(16) E. Joseph, R. Mazzeo. Studio dei materiali costitutivi di superficie dipinte mediante microspettroscopia
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FTIR.6 Sigma Aldrich Young Chemists Symposium (6° SAYCS), Riccione, Italy, October 9-11, 2006.
(17) R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, C. Dalpiaz, M. Scudieri. Analyses multispectrales sur le trypyique de
Santa Croce, oeuvre de Beato Angelico. 12èmes Journées d'études de la SFIIC - Couleur & temps - La
couleur en conservation restauration, Paris, France, June 21-23, 2006.
(18) S. Bracci, B. Doherty, E. Joseph, M. Mach, M. Matteini, R. Mazzeo, C. Miliani, C. P. Nunes, D. Pinna, A. F.
Pinto, S. Porcinai, J. D. Rodrigues, B. Sacchi, M. Salta, B. Salvadori. Development And Evaluation Of New
Treatments For The Conservation Restoration Of Outdoor Stone And Bronze Monuments – JRA1. 7th
European Commission conference on cultural heritage - Understanding & viability for the enlarged Europe,
Prague, Czech Republic, May 31-June 3 2006.
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