Special sessions have the main aim of creating a mini-workshop on a specific topic, where researchers working on the same argument can make knowledge, familiarize, exchange ideas, create cooperation. They gather together researchers and students interested in a specific topic and can strongly contribute to the success of the conference itself. Moreover, they can be the first step for trainees and students to the organization of a scientific event.

Special Sessions are expected to be related to the conference theme or especially hot topics within the conference scope, provide a focused discussion of new and innovative topics. All submitted papers undergo the same review process.

To submit abstracts to the special session, follow the submission instructions for regular sessions, but remind to specify the special session to which the paper is directed.

1. Special Session #01: Multiscale and multitemporal high resolution remote sensing and non-destructive testing for archaeology and monumental heritage: From research to preservation

   Organized by: Giovanni Leucci, Lara De Giorgi, Dora Francesca Barbolla, Michele Punzo, Institute of Heritage Science - National Research Council, Sebastiano D' Amico, University of Malta

2. Special Session #02: Non-destructive imaging and interferometric techniques for cultural heritage diagnostics and metrology

   Organized by: Melania Paturzo, Vito Pagliarulo, Massimo Rippa, CNR-ISASI, Claudia Daffara, University of Verona, Italy

3. Special Session #03: Digital archaeological heritage for the education of new generations

   Organized by: Roksana Chowaniec, Jelena Anđelković Grašar, Ljubomir Jevtović, Emilija Nikolić, Stefan Stančić, Institute of Archaeology, National institute for the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade

4. Special Session #04: Integrated Methods, Theories And Applications For Structural Health Monitoring And Assessment Of Ancient Constructions

   Organized by: Pietro Meriggi, Luca Bianchini Ciampoli, Roma Tre University - Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering, Italy, Fabio Tosti, The Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing - School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, Iolanda Gaudiosi, National Research Centre (CNR) - Institute of Environmental Geology and Geo-Engineering, Vittorio Paris, University of Bergamo - Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Italy, Natalia Pingaro, European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (Eucentre)

5. Special Session #05: Vibroacoustic metrological characterization for archaeology and cultural heritage

   Organized by: Fabrizio Barone, Marco Casazza, University of Salerno, Dept. of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", Italy, Armando Di Maio, Di Maio Architecture Studio, Naples, Italy

6. Special Session #06: Chromatic Heritage: Exploring the Science of Pigments, Stones and Art Conservation

   Organized by: Stefania Porcu, Daniele Chiriu, Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Italy, Valentina Mameli, Stefano Columbu, Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, Italy

7. Special Session #07: Virtual environments for Cultural Heritage: tools, new technologies and future perspectives

   Organized by: Francesco Colace, Michele Pellegrino, Domenico Santaniello, University of Salerno, Italy, Angelo Lorusso, Pegaso Telematic University, Italy

8. Special Session #08: Damage and Radiological Risk Assessment: Diagnosis and Monitoring for the Restoration, Preventive Conservation, Usability and Maintenance of Cultural Heritage

   Organized by: Francesco Caridi, Lorenzo Pistorino, University of Messina, Italy, Simona Mancini, University of Salerno, Italy

Are you interested in organizing a special session?

Please, submit your proposal to the Technical Program Committee, using the form at this page: