Kidane Fanta Gebremariam

Førsteamanuensis i kjemi

Arkeologisk museum
Avdeling konservering
AM B-222

Bio

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Physicochemical investigations of archaeological, historical and artistic materials

  • Archaeological Chemistry

  • Archaeometry

  • Heritage\Conservation Science

  • Applications of portable non-destructive analytical instruments for on-site analysis

  • Analytical Chemistry

  • Chemical Education

RESEARCH INTERESTS
▪ Physicochemical characterizations of diverse historical, archaeological, artistic and building materials. These encompass studies on the compositions of materials used, the techniques employed for production and the transformations\degradations of the materials of cultural heritage objects and monuments. The researches cover areas that have relevance to conservation, art historical studies and exhibiting collections such as dating, provenance, authentication, state of conservation, ancient technology, past cultural and socio-economical interactions, etc.
▪ Applications of portable and non-destructive analytical techniques for on-site investigations
▪ Development and applications of a combination of analytical methods (from laboratory-based to synchrotron and neutron-based cutting-edge techniques) for in-situ and micro-sample investigations on cultural heritage objects
▪ Major, minor and trace metal investigations in archaeological, historical, plant and environmental materials
▪ Diverse characterizations using microscopic, spectroscopic, chromatographic and mass spectrometric methodologies
▪ Applications of nanomaterials in conservation interventions and enhancement of the sensitivity of Raman spectroscopy (Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS))
▪ Applications of statistical techniques, such as multivariate analysis, on experimental data acquired using multi-elemental and molecular techniques
▪ Development of electrochemical methods for determination of metals at trace and ultra-trace levels
▪ Chemistry education and disseminations related to heritage science and archaeometry
▪ Synthesis and characterization of geopolymers for various applications

Publikasjoner
  • Vitenskapelige publikasjoner
  • Bøker og kapitler
    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2022)

      Provenance of jasper: Analysis of jasper quarry materials from Flendalen and archaeological finds using multiple analytical techniques.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2022)

      Analysis of clay, slag and metallic materials from the archaeological excavation in the nave of Stavanger Cathedral.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2022)

      Analysis of paint samples of Rose Painted Caskets from Haugalandmuseet.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of paint samples from Danckert Krohn Culture House (Kulturhuset Danckert Krohn).

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Jensen, Louise Monica Tandrup

      (2021)

      Analysis of Soil Samples from Transport Corridor West\ Transportkorridor Vest (TKV) Excavation Site, id 213345, Tjora gnr. 9, Sola Manucipality .

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

      Hefte 2021/12.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of Soil, Clay, Vitrified Clay, Slag and Slag-like Materials from Jåttå Excavation, Jåttå gnr.16, Stavanger Municipality, Rogaland.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of rock samples from rock painting site at Steinberget Espedalen, Nord-Fron kommune, Oppland.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

      Hefte 2021/20.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of metallurgical remains from iron production site of the archaeological excavation at Oppstad, Kyllingstad, gnr. 31, Gjesdal Municipality.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

      Hefte 2021/18.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of Blue Paint Sample from the Celing Painting of Blaker Burial Chapel.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of Soil Samples from Madla Excavation Site, id 160615 .

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Analysis of a Sample of Non-Marine Clay Used in Stavanger Cathedral Restoration Work.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      Årdal Old Church: Investigation into the painting materials and techniques.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      A Preliminary on-site XRF Analysis of a Rock Painting at Rennarsundet, Lutsivatnet.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      Analysis of Paint Samples from Valseter Old Guest House (Valseter gamle pensjonat) .

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      Analysis of Painting Samples of Altarpiece from Ringsaker Church .

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      Analysis of paint samples from Saltstraumen Church.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      Analysis of Paint Samples from Oslo Handelsgymnasium.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2019)

      Skeianetunet, Sandnes: Analysis of Mud Wall Plaster Used in the Living Room.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2019)

      Analysis of Jasper from Flendalen: Preliminary Analysis Results.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2019)

      Investigation of paint samples from Finnegården in Bergen.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      The Rock Paintings at Rennarsundet, Sandnes, Rogaland: A preliminary digital microscopic examination and image transformation using Dstretch.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      Analysis of salt and other weathering products from the southern tower of Stavanger Cathedral .

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      Physicochemical Investigation of Mortar and Plaster from Southern Tower of Stavanger Cathedral .

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; With, Ruben

      (2017)

      Analyse av smeltedigel- og slaggfragmenter funnet ved arkeologisk undersøkelse på Nordre Sunde (gnr.41, bnr.14) i Stavanger kommune.

      Arkeologisk Museum i Stavanger.

      Volum 2017.

      Hefte 19.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      Investigation of slag like material from Harastad archaeological excavation in Randaberg, Rogaland.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      SURFACE TREATMENT ON PLASTERS FROM BOTNE MEDEIVAL CHURCH – ANALYSIS REPORT.

      Universitetet i Stavanger.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Kvittingen, Lise; Banica, Florinel-Gabriel

      (2016)

      Ethiopian Christian Paintings from a Physico-chemical Perspective.

      ISBN 978-82-326-1576-6.

      Volum 2016.

      Hefte 119.

    • Stebergløkken, Heidrun M.V.; Pawel, Daniela; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Ellingsen, Ellen J. Grav

      (2016)

      NTNU Vitenskapsmuseet arkeologisk rapport 2016/9. Laboratorieforsøk og testforsøk for fjerning av maling på helleristningsfeltene Hell I, Stjørdal kommune og Bardal I, Steinkjer kommune, Nord-Trøndelag.

      ISBN 978-82-8322-083-4.

      Hefte 2016/9.

    • Schellewald, Christian; Theoharis, Theoharis; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Kvittingen, Lise

      (2013)

      FP7-ICT D3.1 State-of-the-art Report on Deterioration Simulation; Deliverable Workpackage 3.

  • Formidling
    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2023)

      Highlights from applications of multiple analytical techniques for the characterization of diverse cultural heritage materials.

      10th National Meeting on Inorganic and Materials Chemistry;

      2023-02-13 - 2023-02-14.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Ueland, Hanne Beate; Gudmundson, Inger Margrethe L.

      (2022)

      Elemental Mapping and Multivariate Data Analysis using Portable XRF Data: The cases of two paintings by Lars Hertervig.

      E Munch 1st International Conference;

      2022-03-21 - 2022-03-23.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2022)

      XRF Analysis of Grave SoilSamples from Stavanger Cathedral: Preliminary Results.

      Future Past Regular meeting;

      2022-06-22.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Aasen, Lise Chantrier; Ytterdal, Anne

      (2022)

      Elemental Mapping and Multivariate Data Analysis using Portable XRF Data: Applications to the Study of Baroque Epitaphs in Stavanger Cathedral.

      21st NKS Norwegian X-RAY Conference;

      2022-09-05 - 2022-09-07.

    • Fredh, Erik Daniel; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Denham, Sean Dexter

      (2022)

      Laboratoriebesøk/FP forskning - for Forskning og teknologi-klassen ved Kongsgård.

      Laboratoriebesøk;

      2022-11-14.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Aasen, Lise Chantrier

      (2022)

      Se på malerier fra et annet perspektiv - Formidling av vitenskapelige undersøkelser av malerier.

      Forskningstorget 2022;

      2022-09-24.

    • Jansen, Merete; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Aasen, Lise Chantrier; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Ytterdal, Anne

      (2022)

      Slik undersøker Lise og Kidane gamle kulturskatter.

    • Jansen, Merete; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Aasen, Lise Chantrier; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Ytterdal, Anne

      (2022)

      Røntgenblikk på gamle kunstskatter.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad

      (2021)

      Materials and techniques of a polychrome sculpture at the Stavanger Museum: From visual examination to microscopic and physicochemical characterization.

      The 19th ICOM-CC Virtual Triennial Conference;

      2021-05-17 - 2021-05-21.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis in the investigations of archaeological materials from Rogaland, Norway.

      SCANDEM 2021 The 71st Annual Meeting of the Nordic Microscopy Society;

      2021-06-17.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      MICROSCOPIC AND SPECTROSCOPIC DETERMINATIONS OF CORROSION PRODUCTS ON COINS AND OTHER METALLIC ARTEFACTS UNCOVERED BY METAL DETECTORS.

      European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) 2021;

      2021-09-06 - 2021-09-11.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2021)

      COMPARISONS OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND MICROSTRUCTURES OF SLAGS RECOVERED IN RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS IN THE ROGALAND REGION, NORWAY.

      European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) 2021;

      2021-09-06 - 2021-09-11.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      TRACING PAST METALLURGICAL ACTIVITIES: SOME APPLICATIONS OF MICROANALYSIS AND IMAGING COMBINED WITH ELEMENTAL COMPOSITION DETERMINATIONS.

      26th EAA Virtual Annual Meeting;

      2020-08-24 - 2020-08-30.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Fyllingen, Hilde; Denham, Sean Dexter; Gil Bell, Theo Eli; Demuth, Volker

      (2020)

      ANALYSIS OF SLAG AND SLAG-LIKE MATERIALS: SOME CASES OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATIONS FROM RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS IN ROGALAND REGION, SOUTH-WEST NORWAY.

      26th EAA Virtual Annual Meeting;

      2020-08-24 - 2020-08-30.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      The Power of Combining X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy with Other Analytical Techniques: Highlights from the Investigations of Cultural Heritage Materials in Rogaland, Norway.

      SCIX2020-The Premier Meeting for Analytical Chemistry and Allied Sciences;

      2020-10-12 - 2020-10-15.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      HIGHLIGHTS FROM RECENT INVESTIGATIONS ON DIVERSE ARCHAEOLOGICAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE MATERIALS USING MULTIPLE ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES.

      Møte_ konserveringsstudiets faggruppe, IAKH;

      2020-10-23.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      Analyse av bergmaling med hjelp av spektroskopi og mikroskopi ved Rennarsundet, Lutsivatnet.

      Fra haug ok heidni.

      Hefte 4.

      s.17-20.

    • Hollund, Hege Ingjerd; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2020)

      The Invisible City: Smart research on, and management and dissemination of urban archaeological heritage.

      Meet the Researchers_UIS_Smart_City;

      2020-05-20.

    • Løvås, Mari; Jørgensen, Kåre Bredeli; Hammerø, Mats; Vinningsland, Ingrid; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2019)

      Har analysert mynter fra vikingtiden.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Nyland, Astrid Johanne; With, Ruben

      (2019)

      Comparative provenance study of lithic materials using two portable XRF instruments.

      The 13th Nordic Conference on the Application of Scientific Methods in Archaeology (SMIA);

      2019-01-21 - 2019-01-23.

    • Kallesten, Børge; Kakay, Samdar; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2019)

      Synthesis and characterization of fly ash and slag based geopolymer concrete.

      Computational Methods in Offshore Technology (COTech), Stavanger;

      2019-11-27 - 2019-11-29.

    • Kutzke, Hartmut; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      The use of synchrotron radiation and neutrons in cultural heritage research in Norway.

      NorScatt first annual meeting;

      2018-05-22 - .

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      MULTIANALYTICAL APPROACH FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF SALT AND OTHER WEATHERING PRODUCTS IN STAVANGER CATHEDRAL, NORWAY.

      5th International Congress of Chemistry for Cultural Heritage, ChemCH2018;

      2018-07-03 - 2018-07-07.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      THE MURALS OF DEBRE MARIAM QORQOR: A UNIQUE PAINTING TECHNIQUE? .

      20th International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (ICES20);

      2018-09-30 - 2018-10-05.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      THE TRENDS IN THE USE OF MINERAL-BASED PIGMENTS IN ETHIOPIAN ECCLESIASTICAL PAINTINGS: THE CASE OF CINNABAR, MINIUM AND ORPIMENT.

      20th International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (ICES20);

      2018-09-30 - 2018-10-05.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      Application of Portable XRF for Investigation of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Materials: Some Case Studies.

      20th Norwegian X-ray Conference;

      2018-09-03 - 2018-09-05.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      Preliminary results from the physico-chemical investigations on slag and slag-like materials of recent archaeological excavations in Rogaland.

      Forskerforum;

      2018-12-04.

    • Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2018)

      Skjult informasjon i malerier. .

      Museumsnatt;

      2018-10-26 - .

    • Nyland, Astrid Johanne; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; With, Ruben

      (2017)

      Rogalendingenes bruk av grønnstein fra Hespriholmen i seimesolitikum - ‘revisited’.

      Steinalderkonferansen 2017. Kyst og samfunn - forskning og forvaltning;

      2017-03-21 - 2017-03-24.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Lauschke, Tim; Kvittingen, Lise; Schmid, Rudolf

      (2017)

      The use of Pyrolysis-GC/Mass Spectrometry in investigations of cultural heritage objects.

      The 16th Norwegian seminar in mass spectrometry;

      2017-01-22 - 2017-01-25.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      Multi-analytical investigation of mortars and plasters from the Stavanger Cathedral,Norway.

      XIX Euroanalysis 2017 ;

      2017-08-28 - 2017-09-01.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      The physicochemical investigation of an icon painting from Enda Abba Garima Monastery, Ethiopia.

      18th ICOM-CC Triennial Conference ;

      2017-09-04 - 2017-09-08.

    • Nyland, Astrid Johanne; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; With, Ruben

      (2017)

      Testing an old theory: pXRF-analyses of Mesolithic greenstone adzes in Rogaland, southern Norway.

      23rd Annual meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists;

      2017-08-30 - 2017-09-03.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      Some highlights from archaeometric investigations on ancient materials from Rogaland.

      Fagdag;

      2017-11-14.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      Using science in museum to promote the interest of the youth in natural science.

      Detectives of the Past, Kick-off Meeting;

      2017-06-19 - 2017-06-20.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2017)

      Physicochemical investigations into the painting materials and techniques of Yemrehanna Krestos Church.

      Church and State in Ethiopia in the Zagwe Period;

      2017-08-31 - 2017-09-01.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2016)

      A quick look at the pigments in the Abba Garima illuminated gospel manuscript using portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry as a non-destructive diagnostic tool.

      The 16th seminar on the care and conservation of manuscripts,;

      2016-04-13 - 2016-04-15.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2016)

      Physico-chemical characterization of archaeological pottery: Highlights on multi-analytical methods, recent advances, possibilities and challenges.

      Forskerforum;

      2016-04-19.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Barros Barbosa, Igor; Perakis, Panagiotis; Schellewald, Christian; Theoharis, Theoharis; Kvittingen, Lise

      (2015)

      Accelerated salt weathering studies on marble stones from Elefsis, Greece, and soapstones from Grytdal, Norway .

      TECHNART 2015;

      2015-04-27 - 2015-04-30.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Kvittingen, Lise; Banica, Florinel-Gabriel; Nicholson, David Graham

      (2015)

      Combining synchrotron X-ray diffraction with other analytical techniques for characterization of painting materials in Ethiopian Christian paintings from different periods.

      Norwegian Synchrotron- and Neutron User Meeting 2015;

      2015-01-19 - 2015-01-20.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Pawel, Daniela

      (2015)

      Multi-technique Comparative Studies on Gilding Materials and Methods in Medieval Altarpieces of Same Provenance from Vardø and Horg Churches, Norway.

      GILT-EnArt 2015;

      2015-05-25 - 2015-05-27.

    • Perakis, Panagiotis; Schellewald, Christian; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Theoharis, Theoharis

      (2015)

      Simulating Erosion on Cultural Heritage Monuments.

      20th Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies ;

      2015-11-02 - 2015-11-04.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2014)

      Handheld XRF for investigations of medieval wall paintings in Ethiopian churches, with a focus on the semi-quantitative aspect of interpretation.

      XRF-workshop: Analysis of complex structures, Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU);

      2014-11-24 - 2014-11-26.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2013)

      PHYSICOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE WALL PAINTINGS OF PETROS PAULOS CHURCH, ETHIOPIA.

      XXXVIII Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale ;

      2013-06-17 - 2013-06-20.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2013)

      Technical investigation of the murals of Abuna Yemata Guh Church in Ethiopia.

      17th Euroanalysis 2013, the European Conference on Analytical Chemistry;

      2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Værnes, Einar

      (2013)

      Church arts and AMS dating, Ethiopia.

      Kvikklunsj 2013 ;

      2013-11-29.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2012)

      Application of synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction technique for identification of pigments in Ethiopian medieval wall paintings.

      Norwegian Synchrotron and Neutron User Meeting 2012;

      2012-01-30 - 2012-01-31.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Eggen, Per-Odd; Kvittingen, Lise

      (2012)

      Revisiting the Daniell Cell.

      ICCE22 ERICE11;

      2012-07-15 - 2012-07-20.

    • Pawel, Daniela; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2011)

      A multidisciplinary Approach to conservation of Rock Art in Honnhammer, Norway.

      ICOM-CC 16th Triennial Conference;

      2011-09-19 - 2011-09-23.

    • Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Kvittingen, Lise; Banica, Florinel Gabriel

      (2010)

      Analysis of pigments in various Ethiopian paintings using portable x-ray fluorescence analyzer.

      The 1st International Congress CHEMISTRY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE;

      2010-06-30 - 2010-07-03.

    • du Toit, Corrie; du Toit, Marie; Eggen, Per-Odd; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta; Kvittingen, Lise

      (2008)

      Electrifying chemistry education from South to North.

      SAARMSTE 2008;

      2008-01-14 - 2008-01-18.

  • Kunstnerisk produksjon
    • Aasen, Lise Chantrier; Moore, Hilde Alette Smedstad; Gebremariam, Kidane Fanta

      (2022)

      Hva skjuler maleriene? Bli med og finn ut hva maleriene i Domkirken skjuler ved å bruke ulike analysemetoder. .

      Museumsnatt 2022.

  • Kommersialisering
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