(Chemical) Bonding is what makes life possible

Maria Conceição Casanova completed her PhD in 'Conservation & Restoration' in 2012/01 at NOVA University, her post-graduation in Conservation Studies in 1989 at Camberwell College of Arts/London University and her Degree in Art History and Archaeology in 1983 at Porto University. She has received 2 awards from Portuguese Minister of Culture and English Secretary of State for Education & Science and 2 individual research grants (FCG, FCT). She has been head of conservation departments at BNP (1989-1998), IANTT (1999- 2004), and IICT (2005-2015). Currently, she is Assistant Professor at the NOVA University. Evidence of a large professional network is shown by committees participations (30) and consulting activities at different Institutions.