The PhD is oriented towards the analysis,valorization,safeguarding, preservation and dissemination of tangible, intangible, movable and immovable cultural heritage, through the development and experimentation of different techniques and methodologies.

• Cultural Heritage diagnostics
• Underwater/Maritime archaeology
• Natural and material sciences for cultural heritage
• Protection and valorization of archival/documentary heritage
• Virtual, augmented and mixed reality
• 3dimensional relief of artifacts

16 courses mainly provided during the first two years in order to allow students to devote the third to their research. The training offered is based on transversal competences (linguistic improvement, research results valorization).

Research bodies (Universities, Research centres), Public Administrations (acting as digital preservers, archivists, museum curators, consultants) and cultural companies/services (eg. restoration companies) working in the field of cultural heritage.