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Rui Bordalo graduated in Conservation and Restoration in 2003 and completed a PhD at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London (2011), with a thesis on the consequences of laser cleaning of oil paintings and laser-induced molecular changes in pigments. He taught at Universidade Portucalense (2009-2012) before pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at the HERCULES Laboratory with an individual project ("19th century artistic materials in Portugal: analytical and statistical characterisation") in 2013-2016 under an FCT grant (BPD/85259). There, he analysed and identified artistic materials using a wide range of analytical techniques (XRF, SEM-EDX, XRD, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, FORS, colorimetry and microscopy), while developing non-destructive in-situ analytical methodologies. In 2016, he joined another project dedicated to knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship in Cultural Heritage. In 2018, he joined Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) where he carried out research on a project centred on the study and conservation of materials from the works of Soares dos Reis. Since then, he developed research and lectured at all levels at UCP. In 2022, Rui started the SCULPTMatters project – Significance and Production Context of Modern Sculpture from the Schools of Fine Arts in Porto (1836-1960): Impact in Changing Societies of a Post-Digital World in the Public Memory (2022.08638.CEECIND). He is currently an integrated member of CITAR. Since 2004, he has been developing a series of interests and skills related to computers, including web development, programming, databases and digital imaging in Cultural Heritage applications. In this area, he has a postgraduate degree in Computer Science Applied to Organisations (specialising in Information Systems Development) from ISCTE. In addition to his teaching experience, he has supervised several MSc dissertations and PhD theses in his areas of specialisation.
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SINFONIA: Sustainable Agroecosystems, Food Innovation, and Artistic Practices for Climate Adaptation
Pinto, E. (PI), Bexiga, M. G. (CoPI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Morais, A. M. M. B. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Manaia, C. (Researcher), Tavaria, F. K. (Researcher), Vaz-Moreira, I. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. C. (Researcher), Botelho, J. (Researcher), Machado, M. (Researcher), Barbosa, M. I. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Duarte, R. (Researcher), Mesquita, R. (Researcher), Magalhães, R. (Researcher), Sousa, S. (Researcher), Pereira, S. (Researcher), Ribas, T. (Researcher), Brandão, T. R. S. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Costa, T. (Researcher), Baltazar, A. (Researcher), Sá, C. (Researcher), Ribas, D. (Researcher), Castro, L. (Researcher), Revez, M. J. (Researcher), Carvalho, J. V. (Researcher), Natálio, C. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Leitão, A. (Researcher), Barbosa Pereira, J. (Project Manager), Machado, A. M. (Fellow), Almeida, D. (Fellow), Salgueiro Maia, I. (Fellow), Medeiros, J. (Researcher), Osorio, J. (Fellow), Pinto, J. (Researcher), Gueidão, M. (Fellow), Castro, N. G. C. D. O. E. (Fellow), Marçal, S. (Fellow) & Costa, T. M. (Fellow)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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HAC4CG: Heritage Art, Creation for Climate Change - Living the City: Catalyzing Spaces for Learning, Creation and Action Towards Climate Change
Vieira, E. (PI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Sá, C. (Researcher), Teixeira, L. (Researcher), Camarneiro, N. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Teixeira, J. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Researcher), Oliveira, A. L. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Costa, M. (Researcher), Costa, L. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Researcher), Melo, P. (Researcher), Campos, B. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. (Researcher), Perrotta, A. (PI), Santos, L. (Researcher), Sousa, A. L. (Researcher) & Leitão, A. (Researcher)
1/05/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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CITAR: Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts
Vieira, E. (PI), Nobre da Silva Pais, A. M. (Other career/Public sector), Filipe, C. (Private Sector), Serra, S. (Assistant Professor), Baltazar, A. (Assistant Professor), Lobo, C. (Invited Assistant Professor), Carmona, C. R. (Assistant Professor), Sá, C. (Assistant Professor), Sousa, G. V. E. (Full Professor), Pereira, H. M. (Assistant Professor), Neves, J. (Invited Assistant Professor), Teixeira, J. (Invited Assistant Professor), Gomes, J. A. (Invited Assistant Professor), Carvalho, J. V. (Invited Assistant Professor), Castro, L. (Assistant Professor), Teixeira, L. (Assistant Professor), Aguiar, M. (Assistant Professor), Crespo, N. (Assistant Professor), Camarneiro, N. (Invited Assistant Professor), Costa, P. R. (Invited Assistant Professor), Pestana, P. D. (Invited Assistant Professor), Alves, P. (Invited Assistant Professor), Kunz, S. (Assistant Professor), Neves, S. (Invited Assistant Professor), Coutinho, V. M. (Invited Assistant Professor), Galán-Pérez, A. (Private Sector), Rangel, A. (Professor non-higher education), Natálio, C. (Researcher), Henriques, F. (Researcher), Lopes, M. I. (Private Sector), Bordalo, R. (Researcher) & Lammeren, S. (Researcher)
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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GEO-SR: Multidisciplinary approach to alteration, alterability and conservation of Soares dos Reis geomaterial sculpture: breaking boundaries in museum paradigms and creating value in changing societies through cultural heritage
Vieira, E. (PI), Carvalho, S. D. (CoPI), Abreu, J. G. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Coroado, J. (Researcher), Rocha, F. (Researcher), Almeida, A. M. (Researcher) & Pereira, M. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/06/18 → 31/10/21
Project: Research
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Modelling an XRF method for determining gilding thickness in silver cultural heritage objects without sample collection: case studies on 16th century Portuguese silverware
Cordeiro, C. L., Bottaini, C., Bordalo, R., Sousa, G. V. E. & Pessanha, S., Feb 2026, In: Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 239, 113300.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Os Cálices de Arouca do Museu da Misericórdia do Porto: uma fonte histórica para o estudo da prataria portuguesa do século XVI
Cordeiro, C., Bottaini, C., Bordalo, R. & Sousa, G. V. E., 2026, Actas do IV Colóquio Português de Ourivesaria. Ordem Terceira de São Francisco do Porto, p. 55-74 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Creating of a xylarium and herbarium with a preventive conservation profile: review of procedures and materials
Silva, J. L., Bordalo, R., Pissarra, J., Palacios, P. D., Vieira, C. & Vieira, E., 2025, In: Museum Management and Curatorship. 40, 4, p. 555-579 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Development of cement industry, technology, and artistic applications: a historical overview of the Portuguese case within an international context
Gueidão, M., Bordalo, R., Nunes, S. & Vieira, E., 1 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Cultural Heritage. 74, p. 176-189 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Mass tourism, cultural heritage, and traditional values within citizen lifestyle in Porto (Portugal): an overview through the HAC4CG project
Vieira, E., Pelaez, A., Rosa, I., Lemos, T., Bordalo, R., Vasconcelos, M. & Moreira, P., Mar 2025, Legacy and innovation: integrating cultural heritage conservation with contemporary tourism management. Castanho, R. A., Pivac, T. & Mandić, A. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer Nature, p. 87-100 14 p. (Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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La Oferta Real de Manuel I a la Catedral de Funchal: Estudio comparativo de las características tecnológicas del conjunto de platería
Cordeiro, C. (Speaker), Bottaini, C. (Speaker), Bordalo, R. (Speaker) & Sousa, G. V. E. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Ourivesaria Portuguesa do Século XVI: Estudo Multidisciplinar da Prataria Religiosa
Bordalo, R. (Co-supervisor), Cordeiro, C. (Student), Sousa, G. V. E. (Supervisor) & Bottaini, C. (Co-supervisor)
2022Activity: Supervision
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Gestão do Património Classificado Sob Tutela da DRNC. Competências do Técnico Superior de Conservação e Restauro no Contexto de Obra na Contemporaneidade
Vieira, E. (Supervisor), Bordalo, R. (Co-supervisor) & Freitas, C. D. S. A. (Student)
2022 → …Activity: Supervision
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The Bureau in Portugal and Brazil, from Baroque to Neoclassical: aesthetics and materiality
Bordalo, R. (Co-supervisor), Santos, A. (Student) & Sousa, G. V. E. (Supervisor)
1 Mar 2021 → 2022Activity: Supervision
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Wood identification in 17th-19th century Portuguese Sculpture. Contribution for the technical, material and environmental factors
Bordalo, R. (Supervisor), Palacios, P. D. (Co-supervisor), Pissarra, J. (Co-supervisor) & Silva, J. L. A. D. (Student)
1 Feb 2021 → …Activity: Supervision