Innovative and efficient consolidant materials to increase mechanical performance and water resistance of porous materials

UTAM (AVCR ) Ústav teoretické a aplikované mechaniky AVCR Czech Republic

CY Cergy Paris Unversity

PhD enrolment : CY

Supervisor: Radek Ševčík

Co-supervisor: Beatriz Menéndez

Start date September 2026

Duration (in months) 36

Objectives: Advancement in the conservation of built heritage through the design and application of innovative consolidation agents.

Creating new knowledge through a multidisciplinary approach of scientific investigation and the development of strategies for the long-term preservation of cultural heritage objects.

Expected Results: i) Development of innovative conservation strategies for long-term protection of built heritage), ii) Contribution to the reduction of environmental impact through the application of products synthesised using green chemistry principles, iii) Contribution to the advance in multi-instrumental characterization of induced chemical, physical and mechanical modifications of treated objects, iv) Dissemination of results to the professional and general public.

Planned secondment(s): GEA: L. Valdeon, M. 26, 1 month, Real case applications. TECNAN: L. Martinez, M 27, 1 month industrial development of consolidants

Applications are now open for this position. More information can be found here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/410211