E-RIHS IP

Meet the E-RIHS IP Management Team

At E-RIHS IP, we pride ourselves on having a dedicated and talented team of professionals who are passionate about advancing the field of heritage science. In this section, we introduce you to the individuals who make up our team, highlighting their expertise, experience, and commitment to supporting the research community.

Our team consists of interdisciplinary experts from a wide range of backgrounds, including heritage science, conservation, archaeology, materials science, and more. Each member brings a unique set of skills and knowledge to the table, allowing us to offer comprehensive support and guidance across various aspects of heritage science research.

As you browse through the profiles of our team members, you will discover their areas of specialization, research interests, and notable contributions to the field. We take great pride in the diverse expertise of our team, as it enables us to address complex research challenges and provide tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of our users.

Vania Virgili

Project coordinator

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Vania Virgili

I am a Director of Technological Research at the Institute for Heritage Science (ISPC) of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome. My education and research activities are cross-sectoral and include cultural heritage, social and cultural innovation, public policies.




Brenda Doherty

Project officer

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Brenda Doherty

I am a researcher at SCITEC of the National Research Council in Perugia. I am expert in techniques of elemental and molecular spectroscopic applied to cultural heritage. I am the chair of Access Board in IPERION HS.



Giulia Lazzeri

Project Officer

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Giulia Lazzeri

I am a research fellow at the Institute of Heritage Science of the National Research Council in Florence. I am part of the ISPC Grant Office and I am expert in the management and reporting of European projects.




David Buti

Project Officer

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David Buti

I work at the Institute of Heritage Science of the National Research Council in Perugia. I am an expert in Conservation Science, Archaeology, Spectroscopy and Materials Science. I am the MOLAB access manager in E-RIHS.it.



Laura Benassi

Head Communication Officer

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Laura Benassi

I am the E-RIHS IP Comunication Officer.

I am a Research Technologist at CNR-INO National Institute of Optics in Florence.




Francesca Usala

Financial Officer

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Francesca Usala

I work at the National Institute of Optics of the National Research Council and I am part of the CNR-INO Grant Office. I am an expert in the financial and administrative management of European, national and regional projects.


Elisabetta Andreassi

Internal communication

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Elisabetta Andreassi

I am an archaeologist and expert in information systems for the scientific dissemination of Cultural Heritage. I work as a research assistant at the National Research Council in Lecce. I give technical assistance to the iGA.



Silvia Iachello

Social Communication Officer

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Silvia Iachello

I work at the Institute of Heritage Science of the National Research Council in Catania. I am part of the CNR ISPC Social Board. I am expert in communication and promotion of scientific research in the field of cultural heritage.


Silvia Manconi

Social Communication Officer

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Silvia Manconi

I am a research fellow at the National Institute of Optics of the National Research Council in Florence. I am expert in Marketing and Communication and I actually work in the field of Heritage Science