Dr. Daniela  Pinna
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Dr. Daniela Pinna

Research Scientist
National Research Council, Italy


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biology from University of Padova, Italy

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Biography

Dr. Daniela Pinna is currently working as Associate Professor at Institute of Conservation and Valorization of Cultural Heritage, National Research Council, Firenze, and Scientist and Director of the Scientific Laboratory at Ministry of Cultural Heritage. She has completed her Ph.D. in Biology from University of Padova, Italy. She has supervised 8 students’ projects. She is member of Scientific Committee, Annual Conference on Science and Cultural Heritage, Brixen, Italy, CEN European Committee for Standardization, and CEN European Committee for Standardization. She is also serving as member of editorial board in reviewer for journals. She is leading several funded research projects. She also presented in number of conferences. She has published 77 research articles in journals, 3 books, and 8 book chapters contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Aerobiology
62%
Mycology
90%
Construction and Building Materials
75%
Biodeterioration
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Pinna, D., M. Galeotti and A. Rizzo, 2015. Brownish alterations on the marble statues in the church of Orsanmichele in Florence: what is their origin? Heritage Sci., Vol. 3. 10.1186/s40494-015-0038-1.
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  2. Salvadori, B., D. Pinna and S. Porcinai, 2014. Performance evaluation of two protective treatments on salt-laden limestones and marble after natural and artificial weathering. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. Int., 21: 1884-1896.
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  3. Pinna, D., 2014. Biofilms and lichens on stone monuments: Do they damage or protect? Frontiers Microbiol., Vol. 5. 10.3389/fmicb.2014.00133.
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  4. Osticioli, I., M. Mascalchi, D. Pinna and S. Siano, 2014. Removal of Verrucaria nigrescens from Carrara marble artefacts using Nd: YAG lasers: Comparison among different pulse durations and wavelengths. Applied Phys. A, 118: 1517-1526.
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  5. Cuzman, O.A., C. Faraloni, D. Pinna, C. Riminesi, B. Sacchi, P. Tiano and G. Torzillo, 2013. Evaluation of treatments efficiency against lichens growing on monumental stones by electrical conductivity. Int. Biodeterioration Biodegradation, 84: 314-321.
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  6. Pinna, D., B. Salvadori and M. Galeotti, 2012. Monitoring the performance of innovative and traditional biocides mixed with consolidants and water-repellents for the prevention of biological growth on stone. Sci. Total Environ., 423: 132-141.
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  7. Pinna, D., 2012. Scientific Investigations on Brownish Alterations on the Marble Statues at Orsanmichele. In: Orsanmichele and the History and Preservation of the Civic Monument, Strehlke, C.B. (Ed.). National Gallery of Art, Yale University Press, Washington, ISBN: ISBN: 9780300135893, pp: 339-346.
  8. Pinna, D., B. Salvadori and S. Porcinai, 2011. Evaluation of the application conditions of artificial protection treatments on salt-laden limestones and marble. Construct. Building Mater., 25: 2723-2732.
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  9. Pinna, D., M. Galeotti and R. Mazzeo, 2009. Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings: A Handbook for Conservators-Restorers. Centro Di, Firenze, ISBN: 978-88-7038-474-1, Pages: 224.
  10. Pinna, D., 2009. Microbiological Culture Analysis. In: Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings: A Handbook for Conservators-Restorers, Pinna, D., M. Galeotti and R. Mazzeo (Eds.). Centro Di, Firenze, ISBN: 978-88-7038-474-1, pp: 175-177.
  11. De Cruz, A., M.L. Wolbarsht, A Andreotti, M.P. Colombini, D. Pinna and C.F. Culberson, 2009. Investigation of the Er: YAG Laser at 2.94 μm to remove lichens growing on stone. Stud. Conserv., 54: 268-277.
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  12. Pinna, D. and O. Salvadori, 2008. Processes of Biodeterioration: General Mechanisms. In: Plant Biology for Cultural Heritage, Caneva, G., M.P. Nugari and O. Salvadori (Eds.). Chap. 1, The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, pp: 15-34.
  13. Pinna, D. and O. Salvadori, 2008. Biodeterioration Processes in Relation to Cultural Heritage Materials: Stone and Related Materials. In: Plant Biology for Cultural Heritage, Caneva, G., M.P. Nugari and O. Salvadori (Eds.). The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, pp: 128-143.
  14. Altieri, A. and D. Pinna, 2008. Problems of Biodeterioration in Relation to Particular Types of Environments: Monuments and Artifacts in Coastal Environments. In: Plant Biology for Cultural Heritage, Caneva, G., M.P. Nugari and O. Salvadori (Eds.). The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, pp: 197-198.
  15. Altieri, A. and D. Pinna, 2008. Prevention of Biodeterioration: Outdoor Environments. In: Plant Biology for Cultural Heritage, Caneva, G., M.P. Nugari and O. Salvadori (Eds.). The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, pp: 287-294.
  16. Tretiach, M., D. Pinna and M. Grube, 2003. Caloplaca erodens [sect. Pyrenodesmia], a new lichen species from Italy with a unusual thallus type. Mycol. Progress, 2: 127-136.
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