TESELA, Materials Innovation and Heritage

TESELA, Materials, Innovation and Heritage connects science, innovation and heritage to study, protect and give new value to materials with cultural, historical and scientific importance.

What we do

• Materials research: we analyse how materials are made, transformed, degraded and conserved over time.

• Heritage conservation: we apply scientific knowledge to help preserve historical and cultural materials.

• Sustainable innovation: we develop responsible, evidence-based solutions for present and future generations.

• Knowledge transfer: we support institutions, researchers, professionals and communities through collaborative projects, training and outreach.

Our mission

• To bridge tradition and innovation through modern scientific approaches.

• To protect material heritage.

• To create new knowledge in materials science for future generations.