Dr. phil. Alexandra Skedzuhn-Safir

Alexandra Skedzuhn-Safir studied the restoration of stone and ceramics at the Instituto per ll'Arte e il Restauro in Florence, and worked on local restoration projects for several years. She received her Bachelor's degree in the conservation of architectural surfaces at the HAWK in Hildesheim, and her MA in World Heritage Studies from the BTU. Her PhD in heritage studies focused on the topography of prostitution in 19th century Florence and the cultural significance of historic brothels.

Her interests in research and teaching are in marginalisation in heritage discourse, the inherent conflict between restoration of historic fabric and value preservation, and the interpretation of heritage. In her post-doctoral project, she is focussing on olfactory perception and emotions in heritage discourse.

Dr Skedzuhn-Safir is a member of ICOMOS and the Working Group on the Theory and Teaching of Heritage Conservation (AKTLD), among others. Until 2018, she was a long-standing member of the NGO Achi Association, which is dedicated to the preservation of Buddhist built heritage in Ladakh.

Professional experience

Since 10/2021  Post-doctoral researcher, teaching associate and academic assistant at the Chair of Architectural Conservation at BTU.

04/2020 – 09/2021  Acting Professor at the Chair of Architectural Conservation at BTU. Additional responsibilities include member of the doctoral committee; member of the working group for the development of a new online degree programme (DAAD funding for the WHS Online degree programme); Member of the working group for the development of a new degree programme in History of Architecture and Art; Chair of the examination board for World Heritage Studies and Heritage Conservation and Site Management.

10/ 2012 – 03/2020  Research assistant at the Chair of Architectural Conservation (Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt) and teaching for the international Master's programmes in World Heritage Studies as well as teaching and capacity building for the Joint Master's programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management with Helwan University, Cairo. Programme coordinator for the Master in Building and Conservation.

Selection of projects

2000 – 2010  Self-employed conservator for gilding and frames in own studio.

07/2006 – 04/2009   Conservation of the architectural surfaces, stucco and gilded picture frames in the Niobidensaal of the Neues Museum in Berlin and their documentation.

02/2002–04/2009  Team leader of above listed conservation work for company Restaurierung am Oberbaum.

03/2005 – 06/2006  Conservation of the Asam ceiling fresco (18th century) in Freising Cathedral (for M. Oeter and B. Fromm).

09/2003 – 12/2003  Conservation of the Asam ceiling fresco (18th century) in Weltenburg Monastery (for M. Oeter).

03/06–08/2003  Conservation of ceiling fresco by Martin Heigl in Marienberg/ Burghausen (for H. Zernikel).

06 – 08/2003  Conservation of wall paintings in Marbach/Hesse (for P. Seger).

1998/1999  Conservation of wall paintings in the Villa Demidoff in Florence, wall paintings in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence (for B. Berselli); internship in studio for gilding and frames in Florence.

09/1995 – 02/1997  Architectural elements and windows of the Camposanto Monumentale in Pisa; Palazzo Pandolfini, Boboli Garden and Palazzo Pitti in Florence (for company M.I.D.A. srl in Pistoia).

1993–1995  Internship at the Soprintendenza della Archeologica della Toscana: Conservation work on several Roman marble sarcophagi in the Camposanto Monumentale/Pisa.

Focus areas

• Mediation strategies in heritage conservation
• Marginalisation in the Heritage Discourse
• Restoration and Conservation
• Spatial History and Cultural Values
• Emotions and Olfaction in Heritage Conservation
• Capacity Building

Current projects

• Habilitation project: Sensory Experience and Emotions in Cultural Heritage (working title)
• Capacity Building: Teaching units on preventive and practical restoration techniques for the WH Meroë in Sudan; development of an online guide for condition assessment and damage mapping of built cultural heritage (both DAI)
• Erasmus+ UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use (2019-2021, teaching cooperation with production of teaching materials)
• Investigating and Preserving Historic Buildings in Ladakh (2004–2021)

In 2024, Alexandra Skedzuhn-Safir received the JSPS long-term fellowship for the research on “The Significance of Odours at Heritage Sites and Their Impact on Heritage Conservation”; guest of Mariko Ikea (Ph.D), Institute of Art and Design, Tsukuba University/Japan.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2019) Hidden in plain sight: The topography of prostitution in Florence between 1860 and 1888. Dissertation, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Edited volumes

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Egbers, V. / Kamleithner, C. / Sezer, Ö (Hg.) (2024) Architectures of Colonialism. Constructed Histories, Conflicting Memories. Birkhäuser Verlag.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A., Oeter, M., Vets, H. and Pfund, H. (eds.) (2021) Against Forgetting. Investigating and Preserving Historic Buildings in a Himalayan Village. BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. and Franceschini, N. (eds.) (2020) Tattoo taboo. A reader. Chair in Architectural Conservation and Department of Heritage Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Schmidt, L. and Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2019) Hidden Conservation Revealed: New media for the presentation of architectural conservation. A study project. Chair of Architectural Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Schmidt, L. and A. Skedzuhn-Safir (eds.) (2015) Forschen, Bauen und Erhalten. Jahrbuch 2014/2015, Berlin/Bonn.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (ed.) Scents of Place: The Odour of Cultural Heritage and its Meaning. A reader. (in preparation)

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (ed.) Visualising significance. Mapping as common denominator. Proceedings of the 6th International conference on heritage conservation and site management, 5-6 December 2018, Cottbus. (in preparation)

Journal articles and book chapters

Skedzuhn-Safir, A., & Ikeda, M. (2024). Sensing scents: The impact of smells in shaping place attachment. In M. Boubezari, C. R. Duarte, & E. Pinheiro (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Ambiances: Sensory Explorations, Ambiances in a changing world, 8-11 October, 2024, Lisbon, Portugal (Vol. 1, pp. 1116–1127). International Ambiances Network.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2024) Powerful Patina: The Value of Odors in a Tibetan Buddhist Temple. In: Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, S. 1- 17 , 
Online verfügbar unter  https://doi.org/10.1080/01971360.2024.2393532

Skedzuhn-Safir, A., Williams, K., Cooke, S. and Doherty, I. (2024) Collaborative e-course across borders: Site interpretation and presentation of an uncomfortable heritage site in Berlin. In: Museum Studies, Routledge, 107-117. 

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2023) Pushing Boundaries: Localisation of Nineteenth Century Prostitution in Florence. In: Saryusz-Wolska, M. and Dolinsek, S. (eds.) History of ‚prostitution’ in Central and Eastern Europe. Brill Schöningh, 23 – 44.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2023) Die Bedeutung des Unsichtbaren. Bordelle im Florenz des 19. Jahrhunderts. In: Alltägliches Erben.Veröffentlichungen des Arbeitskreises Theorie und Lehre der Denkmalpflege e.V. Heidelberg: arthistoricum.net1; https://doi.org/10.11588/arthistoricum.1254; 82 – 89.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2022) Condition assessment and damage mapping of built cultural heritage. Part of the series DAI tutorials, translated into Arabic. Available online tutorials.idai.world/course/view.php (accessed 2 January 2023).

Oeter, M. and Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) Jewel on the Ridge: Ancient wall painting materials and techniques in the Avalokiteshvara temple. In: Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Oeter, M., Vets, H. and Pfund, H. (eds.) Against Forgetting. Investigating and Preserving Historic Buildings in a Himalayan Village, 157–172.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. and Oeter, M. (2021) Welcome to discovering the built heritage in Wanla. In: Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Oeter, M., Vets, H. and Pfund, H. (eds.) Against Forgetting. Investigating and Preserving Historic Buildings in a Himalayan Village, pp. 13–36.

Oeter, M. und Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) Exploring the Avalokiteshvara Temple: Investigating its characteristics and conservation state. In: Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Oeter, M., Vets, H. and Pfund, H. (eds.) Against Forgetting. Investigating and Preserving Historic Buildings in a Himalayan Village, 125–138.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) The protection of archaeological heritage. In: Best Practice Handbook on Sustainable Protection of Cultural Heritage. Project UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use, 43 – 58, available online at http://uninet.pollub.pl/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/O2-UNINET-Module-Protection-of-CH.pdf.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) The protection of archaeological heritage. The case study of Göbekli Tepe, Turkey. In: Best Practice Handbook on Sustainable Protection of Cultural Heritage – case studies. Project UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use, 107–128, available online at http://uninet.pollub.pl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/O3-Handbook-Protection-of-CH-UNINET-final-compressed.pdf

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) (Mis-) Use of Archaeological Sites and Ruins. In: Best Practice Handbook on Contemporary Use of Cultural Heritage. Project UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use, 37 – 59; available online at http://uninet.pollub.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Interdisciplinary-Module-on-Contemporary-Use-of-Cultural-Heritage.pdf

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) Port Arthur – case study of good practice. In: Best Practice Handbook on Contemporary Use of Cultural Heritage – case studies. Project UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use, 67 – 103, available online at http://uninet.pollub.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Best-Practice-Handbook-on-Contemporary-Use-of-Cultural-Heritage.pdf

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) Babylon. In: Best Practice Handbook on Modern Management of Cultural Heritage – case studies. Project UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use, 5 – 39, available online http://uninet.pollub.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Case-studies-Best-Practice-Handbook-on-Modern-Management-of-Cultural-Heritage.pdf

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2021) Management in the context of UNESCO World Heritage sites (2021). In Best Practice Handbook on Modern Management of Cultural Heritage. Project UNINET: University Network for Cultural Heritage – Integrated Protection, Management and Use, 49 – 78, available online at at http://uninet.pollub.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IO7-Teaching-Module-Management-of-Cultural-Heitage.pdf.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2020) Colour schemes in the Yellow Drawing Room. In: Schmidt, L., Countess of Hopetoun, und Feversham, P. (eds.) Hopetoun. Scotland’s finest stately home. München: Hirmer, 148–155.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. and Franceschini, N. (2020) Introduction. In: Skedzuhn-Safir, A. and Franceschini, N. (eds.) Tattoo taboo. A reader. Chair of Architectural Conservation and Field of Study Heritage Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Open access urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-52365

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. und P.I. Schneider (2019) All mapped out. In: International Journal of Heritage & Museum Studies, vol. 1, 31–44.

Skedzuhn, A., Oeter, M., Luczanits, C., and C. Bläuer (2018) The secrets of 14th century wall painting in the Western Himalayas: Structural damage sheds light onto the painting technique in the Tsuglag-khang temple in Kanji. In: Earth constructions and tradition. Institute of History of Art, Building Archaeology and Restoration at the Vienna University of Technology, 205–222.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A., Oeter, M. und H. Vets (2018), Buddha and the mountain gods: Conservation in the Himalayas. In: Craterre (ed.) Proceedings Terra Lyon 2016, XIIth World Congress on Earthen Architecture, 11-14 July 2016, Lyon, 89–93.

 Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2015) Documentaries decoded: World Heritage sites in documentary films. In: Schmidt, L. und Skedzuhn-Safir A. (Hg.): Forschen, Bauen und Erhalten. Jahrbuch 2014/2015, Berlin/Bonn 2015, 95–101.

Oeter M. und A. Skedzuhn-Safir. (2015) Wall painting analyses. In: Holger Neuwirth und Carmen Auer (Hrg.) The three storied temple of Wanla. Buddhist architecture in the Western Himalayas. Band 2. Graz: Verlag der Technischen Universität Graz, 175–192. 

Bertagnin, M., De Antoni, D., Skedzuhn-Safir, A., Oeter, M. und H. Vets (2015) 36 thankas to promote the conservation of the Ladakhi earthen heritage. In: Mileto, Vegas, García Soriano & Cristini (ed.) Earthen architecture: Past, present and future. Conference proceedings of VerSus 2014, Valencia 11–13 September 2014, 43–48.

Skedzuhn, A. (2014) The World Heritage site Museum Island in Berlin: Case study of its conservation and access. In: Crescini, H. and Vileikis, O. (ed.) Understanding each other’s heritage – Challenges for heritage communities in a globalized world. Symposium and workshop proceedings. July 19-21, 2012, BTU Cottbus, Germany, 217–238.

Oeter, M. and Skedzuhn, A. (2014): Five years working with the youth: Re-evaluation of earthen heritage in the Western Himalayas. In: Correia, M., Carlos, G. & Rocha, S. (ed.): Vernacular heritage and earthen Architecture: Contributions for sustainable development, London. Proceedings of CIAV 2013, VERSUS; Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, 16–20 October 2013, 749–754. 

Breitenfeldt, J. und A. Skedzuhn (2013): Die Umsetzung eines Restaurierungskonzeptes für den Niobodensaal. Konservierung und Restaurierung der Wandflächen, Decken und Wandgemälde. In: Verband der Restauratoren e.V. (Hg.): Konservierung, Restaurierung und Ergänzung im Neuen Museum Berlin. Zwischen ursprünglichen Intentionen und neuen Entwürfen. Beiträge des Fachkolloquiums „Neues Museum Berlin – Restaurierung und Denkmalpflege im Weltkulturerbe“ vom 4. bis 5. Juni 2010, München, 115–124.

Skedzuhn, A. (2013): A collections management plan for Eastnor Castle; in: Schmidt, L. und Bantelmann-Betz, A. (Hg.): Forschen, Bauen und Erhalten. Jahrbuch 2012/2013, Berlin/Bonn 2013, 148–149.

Oeter, M. and A. Skedzuhn (2010) Conservation of Buddhist temples in Ladakh: Ideas on an intercultural collaboration. In: VDR Beiträge zur Erhaltung von Kunst- und Kulturgut. Verband der Restauratoren e.V. (VDR) (Hg.), 111–114.

Breitenfeldt J. and A. Skedzuhn (2010) Conservation and restoration of all surfaces in the Niobidensaal. In: Neues Museum. David Chipperfield. Berlin. Restauración & rehabilitación, September-December 2010, 100-107.

De Maizière, U. and A. Skedzuhn (2010) Conservation and restoration of wall paintings: Römischer Saal, Bacchussaal and Niobidensaal. In: Neues Museum. David Chipperfield. Berlin. Restauración & rehabilitación, September-December 2010, 90–99.

Breitenfeldt, J. und A. Skedzuhn (2009) Niobidensaal. In: Das Neue Museum Berlin. Konservieren, restaurieren, weiterbauen im Welterbe. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin – Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Bundesamt für Bauwesen, Landesdenkmalamt Berlin (Hg.); Leipzig: E. A. Seemann, 168–170.

In Preparation

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Scents of Place. Introduction to a study project. In: Scents of Place: The Odour of Cultural Heritage and its Meaning. A reader.

Norboo, G., Oeter, M. and Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2023) Back to earth: negotiating tradition and change in Ladakh's building tradition. In: Feiglstorfer, H. and Blaike, C. (eds.) Crafts and craft traditions in Tibetan and Himalayan Architecture.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2023) The tangible and the intangible: A case study of tattooing in 19^th century London (working title). In: The Encyclopedia of World Heritage Studies. MARUZEN publishing Co. LtD. 

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2023) Conservation of Earthen heritage: Cross-cultural collaborations (working title). In: The Encyclopedia of World Heritage Studies. MARUZEN publishing Co. LtD. 

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Introduction. In: Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (ed.) Visualising significance. Mapping as common denominator. Proceedings of the 6th International conference on heritage conservation and site management, 5-6 December 2018, Cottbus.

Oeter, M. and Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2024) Lasst uns das Wilde und Ursprüngliche schützen: Natur- und Denkmalschutz um 1900. In Toepfer, G. and Scholz, L. Verlust und Vielfalt. Leibniz-Zentrum für Literatur- und Kulturforschung.

Miscellaneous published reports and newsletter contributions

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2020) Elements of crime and control, BTU News International 3, 2020, 26 (on a Seminar in Port Arthur/Tasmania in collaboration with Deakin University in Melbourne).

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2019) Kulturelle Werte eines der ältesten Gewerbe der Welt. BTU News 54, 2019, 33 (on the completion of her dissertation).

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2016) Conservation decoded. BTU News 46, 2016, 39 (on a study project in Florence in cooperation with the UNESCO Field Office in that city).

Schneider, P.I. / Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2015) Zur Klausur in die Wüste. BTU News 42, 2015, 36 (on teaching activities atHelwan University in Cairo).

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2014) Hands-on Seminar at the Former Penitentiary in Cottbus. BTU News 41, 2014, 70 (on seminars offered by the Chairs in Architectural Conservation and Building History).

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2014) Das Olympische Dorf von 1936 mit Neuen Medien entdecken. BTU News 41, 2014, 70 (on the study project "Heritage reborn“, together with Simona Cadar).

Bantelmann, A. und A. Skedzuhn (2011) Eastnor castle. Collections Management Plan. A Report.

Webpages

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2019) International Summer School on Sustainable Protection of Cultural Heritage.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2019) Tattoo Taboo.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2019) Cairo. Conservation. Concepts.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2018) Hundezahn und Spitzeisen: Scharriert, bossiert oder einfach nur beschädigt?

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2017) Hidden Conservation Revealed: New Media for the Presentation of Architectural Conservation in Florence.  

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2015) Hidden Traces: Architectural Practice at the Former Penitentiary in Cottbus.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2013) Study Project "Heritage and Documentary Film".

Poster sessions

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. (2023) Sniffing it out. Odeuropa Smell Culture Fair, 28 November 2023, Amsterdam.

Oeter, M. / Skedzuhn-Safir, A. /  Vets, H. (2016) Earth, sweat and prayers: Negotiating conservation and change in the Indian Himalayas. XIIth world congress on earthen architecture, 11–14 July 2016, Lyon.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Oeter, M. (2014) The path is the goal: The story of the re-vitalization of an ancient temple access path in Ladakh. 18^th ICOMOS General Assembly, 9–14 November 2014, Florence.

Skedzuhn, A. / Pfund, H. (2011). The preservation of cultural heritage in Ladakh, UNESCO Hauptsitz, at 17th  ICOMOS GA in November 2011, Paris.

Pfund, H. / Skedzuhn, A. (2011) Pilot youth training program for the preservation of cultural heritage in Ladakh, IAWHP Conference at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, 16 –19 June 2011.

Lectures, conferences and guest lectures

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Tattoo Taboo. Guest lecture at the Faculty of Art and Design at Tsukuba University, Japan, for students of the Heritage Studies Degree Program, 13 February 2023, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. To reconstruct or not to reconstruct. The conservation of the Neues Museum in Berlin. Guest lecture at the Faculty of Art and Design at Tsukuba University, Japan, for students of the Heritage Studies Degree Program, 25 January 2023, online.

Oeter, M. / Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Lasst uns das Wilde und Ursprüngliche schützen. Natur- und Denkmalschutz um 1900. Verlust und Vielfalt. Zur Parallele von Artenschutz und Denkmalschutz um 1900. Leibniz-Zentrum für Literatur- und Kulturforschung Berlin, 6-7 October 2022.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Sniffing it out: A study project on the odours of a former GDR lecture hall. ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage. Annual General Meeting, 29 June 2022, Porto.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. E-Values. Communicating Cultural Heritage. Digitalization in Tourism & Hospitality, a hybrid conference hosted by Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management at Helwan University, 25 -27 February 2022, Cairo / online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Marginalised Heritage and the Potentials of Mapping. Faculty of Art and Design at Tsukuba University, Japan, 12 January 2022, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A., Cooke, S. and Williams, K. CoCo:A Collaborative Course on Conservation and Communication of Cultural Heritage. Museum Studies International Symposium VIRTUAL DIALOGUE: Museum Academics and Professionals on Challenges and Opportunities in the Post-COVID World, 16-19 November 2021, South Dakota State University / online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Approaches and Methods in Conservation and Conflicting Values. Symposium on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Historic Districts and Preservation of Architectural Heritage after Armed Conflicts, German-Lebanese University Cooperation to Support Young Syrian Academics and Professionals, 2 June 2021, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Cultural Significance of Built Heritage. Symposium on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Historic Districts and Preservation of Architectural Heritage after Armed Conflicts, German-Lebanese University Cooperation to Support Young Syrian Academics and Professionals, 14 April 2021, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Mighty Map: A powerful tool for the conservation of cultural heritage. Cult-HeEd initiative on Cultural Mapping as a Tool for Sustainable Development – Egypt’s Cultural Heritage Map, “Helwan City as a Model”, 6 March 2021, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Holistic hindsight: An assessment of an NGO’s conservation work in Ladakh. Faculty of Art and Design at Tsukuba University, Japan, 13 January 2021, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. et al. Hands-On. Eine Diskussionsrunde zur Vermittlung praktischer Fähigkeiten in einer digitalen Welt, hosted by the German Archaeological Institute (DAI), 10 September 2020, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Hidden in Plain Sight: The Topograohy of Prostitution in 19^th century Florence, Faculty of Architecture and Spatial Planning at Namibia University of Science and Technology, 15 August 2019, online.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Introduction. Visualising Significance: Mapping as Common Denominator, BTU-HU 6th International Conference on Heritage Conservation and Site Management.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Schneider, P.I. All Mapped Out. Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development: A Tourism Perspective , HU-BTU 5th International Conference on Heritage Conservation and Site Management, 8-11 December 2017, Aswan.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Bocchio, C. Hidden Conservation Revealed. Digital Cultural Heritage International Conference, 29 August 2017, Berlin.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Oeter, M. / Vets, H. Buddha and the mountain gods: Ingredients of earthen architecture conservation in the Western Himalayas. XIIth world congress on earthen architecture, 11–14 July 2016, Lyon.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. Sense and Sensitivity. Augmented Reality and the Presentation of the former Olympic Village in Berlin. PAST IMPERFECT. Communicating the Fragment and the Incomplete: Archaeological Sites, Ruins, Landscapes of Memory, BTU-HU 2nd International Conference on Heritage Conservation and Site Management, 15-17 October 2014, Cottbus.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Oeter, M. Five years working with youth: Re-evaluation of earthen heritage in the Western Himalayas. CIAV 2013 / VerSus 2013, 16–20 October 2013, Vila Nova de Cerveira in Portugal.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. The World Heritage site Museum Island in Berlin: Case study of its conservation and access. Understanding each other’s heritage – Challenges for heritage communities in a globalized world, 19-21 July 2012, Cottbus.

Skedzuhn-Safir, A. / Oeter, M. / Roy, J. / Bläuer, C. Wall Paintings on Earthen Support: Technological Characteristics and Challenges for Conservation. Research and Experiences from the Western Himalayas. Terra 2012: 11th International Conference on the Study and Conservation of Earthen Architecture Heritage, 22-27 April 2012.

Master's theses - primary supervisor

2025

Roa, Laura Ximena (2025) Can “Difficult” mean Inclusive? Identifying Optimal Visitor Experience in Difficult Heritage Spaces.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Luke Keogh, Deakin University.

Abdelkarim, Mirette (2025) Historic Lighthouses in Egypt: Study Of Port Said Lighthouse Cultural Significance for Future Safeguarding.
Secondary supervisor: Ahmed Suleiman.

2024

Leighner, Hannah (2024) Integration of preventive conservation as a component of site management in the World Heritage framework: a comparative review of site management and conservation practice and education for the improvement of heritage site management and preservation.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Barış Altan M.Sc., BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Chua Xinhua, Jaclyn (2024). Finding One’s Place in the City: Hawkers of George Town, Malaysia from the 20th and 21st Century. Alexandra Skedzuhn-Safir (Erstbetreuerin), Melathi Saldin (Zweitbetreuerin, Deakin University).

Sakuma, Moeka (2024) Recognizing Refugee Accommodations as Architectural Heritage.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Mary Kupelian, Helwan University, Cairo.

Kasttet, Imane (2024) Heritage and Conflict: Entanglements and Opportunities: Exploring the Morocco-Algeria Case.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Barış Altan M.Sc., BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Engel, Lea (2024) Temples of Consumption: Fundamental research on the consideration of consumer architecture as heritage, using the example of department stores.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Michel Venne M.A., BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Kataf, Rania (2024) Urban Development and Identity of Historical Quarters: The case of extramural neighbourhood Sarouja, Old Damascus.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Husam Al Waer, Helwan University, Cairo.

2023

Macchi, Gabriela Roa (2023) Evaluation of the Impacts of Immersive Augmented Spaces in Heritage Interpretation: A Case Study of the Festung Xperience, Dresden.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Jane Linnaker M.A., BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Lovachev, Hristo (2023) Adaptive Reuse of Churches in Berlin and Preservation of Values.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Ing. Peter I. Schneider, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Cinar, Özgür (2023) Decoding the Dance Floor. A Case Study of Tresor Club for Assessing Cultural Significance of Berlin’s Techno Culture.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Jaberassian, Liana (2023) Mobilizing for Cultural Heritage: An Analysis of Protests against Development Projects in Lebanon.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mary Kupelian, Helwan University, Cairo.

Leahy, Sheldon (2023) The Value of Space for Intangible Cultural Heritage and their Creative Communities: A Case Study of the Berlin Techno Music Club Culture.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Yousefian, Niloufar (2023) A comparison of the three displays of fragments from the Temple of Artemis in the Louvre, Pergamon, and Istanbul Archaeology Museums.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Stefan Zink.

2022

Aresti, Francesco (2022) The Maratè Museum in Isili, Sardinia. The Role of a Local Museum In the Safeguarding of the Handloom Weaving Craftsmanship.
Master’s Programme in Heritage World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Thomas Köstlin.

Deshmukh, Aishwarya Sharad (2022) Analysing the Long-Term Benefits of Entrepreneurial Capacity Building for Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Development of World Heritage Sites.
Master’s Programme in Heritage World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Eugene Jo, ICCROM Rome.

Dreger, Inga (2022) Unbequeme Ostmoderne: Ablehnung und Werte des Potsdamer Rechenzentrums.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. phil. Clara Rellensmann, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Elsayed, Mariam Mohamed Yehya (2022) The Role of Different Generations in Heritage Conservation: A Comparative Study Between Egypt and Germany.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Krivokapić, Jelena (2022) Vernacular Architecture as the Unity of ‘intangible’ and ‘tangible’ Aspects; Case Study of Stara Planina, East Serbia.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Aleksandar Repedzić, Museum of Ponišlavia, Pirot, Serbia.

Mahecha Robayo, Laura Catalina (2022) Tundama Mill as a representative of wheat mills of the first half of the 20th century.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Elke Richter, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Milusheva, Yanka (2022) Tourism opportunities of the dissonant heritage in Bulgaria: The potential of the Buzludzha Memorial House.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Simona von Eyb, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Schwarz, Sarah (2022) Protective Structures over Archaeological Excavations as a Tool for in situ Conservation and Presentation of Architectural Remains: An Evaluation of Case Studies from Germany.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Kristal Buckley, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.

Thimoteo, Maria Rita da Motta (2022) Uses of Decolonial Theories for Heritage Interpretation in Museums: A comparative study within the State Museums of Berlin.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Vargas Julio, Alvaro Felipe (2022) The exile of the Chilean community in the GDR.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2021

Bardhan, Jayashree (2021) Optimising ICOMOS’ ‘Heritage at Risk’ Initiatives:Towards a Comprehensive Framework for Cultural Heritage at Risk.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Clara Rellensmann M.A., BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, mit Dr. Teresa Patricio, KU Leuven.

Bayrak, Irem (2021) Umnutzungskonzept für das ehemalige Feuerwehrdepot in Welzow.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Per Pedersen, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Bouaziz, Khansa (2021) Managing Heritage in Time of Crises Through the Use of New Technologies.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Farkas, Anna (2021) Baden-Baden and the ‘Great Spas of Europe’: Opportunities and challenges of sustainable tourism at a component part of a Transnational Serial UNESCO World Heritage Nomination.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Smriti Pant M.A., Stabstelle Welterbebewerbung und Stadtgestaltung, Abteilung Kulturelles Erbe, Stadt Baden-Baden.

Hassan, Abdullah (2021) Reinterpreting ancient Egyptian Heritage, Utilizing Augmented reality to enhance the visitor experience in the open-air museum of Mit Rahina-Memphis.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Joshi, Pratiti (2021) A Critical Review of the UNESCO 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape: Gap between international standards and localized implementation.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Nicole Franceschini, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Mehta, Afreed (2021) Moving beyond the tangible: An integrated cultural mapping of Udvada.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Shernaz Cama, University of Delhi.

O’Brien, Claire (2021) Accessing the Outdoors from Home: Analyzing Environmental Education through the Hidden Worlds of National Parks Virtual Experiences.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Nicole Franceschini, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Reyes, Alexandra Triana (2021). Presentation as means of conservation of ruins and archaeological sites – Case of study: The Peenewiesen Bunker Complex in Peenemünde, Germany.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Schuster, Florian (2021) Die Dorfkirche in Egsdorf (Luckau) – Erhaltungs- und Sanierungsmaßnahmen auf Grundlage der Befunddokumentation und Schadenskartierung.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: PD Dr. Alexandra Druzynski von Boetticher, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Stephens, Adam (2021) Using Section 106 to aid the United States military in the protection of cultural resources in conflict areas.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Dr. Constanze Röhl, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2020

Aslan, Bengi (2020) Adaptive Reuse of industrial Heritage: A Case Study on Adaptive Reuse of the Bomonti Beer Factory.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo

Etemadi, Azarang (2020) Analysis of Historic Streets Based on Placemaking Approach as a Basis Towards Enhancing their Quality. Case Study of Naser Khosrow Street, in Tehran.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Solmaz Yadollah, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Harshmann, Natalie (2020) Tracking Restoration Ideologies and Trends in Berlin-Mitte.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Thoma, Friederike (2020) Heritage Conservation in Conflict Zones of the Middle East Heritage Conservation in Palmyra – Peace-Building Project or Soft Power Strategy?
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Secondary supervisor: Katelyn Williams M.A., BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Master's theses - secondary supervisor

2025

He, Ping (2025) Heritage in Practice: Possibilities for Applying Fengshui Principles in Contemporary Architecture.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Chan, King Shuen (2025) Dimensions of Cultural Significance of Tong Lau in Hong Kong and its Implications for Conservation. 
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2024

Kotobelli, Robin (2024) Reactivating Heritage: Adaptive Reuse as an Instrument for the Conservation of Ruins. 
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Youmna Hamam (2024) Developing an effective risk management of Abydos as a world heritage site. Case study: Shunet el Zebib.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Thiel, Maria (2024) Leben und Werk des Architekten Paul Thiel (1878– 1911).
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Vlamidirova, Aleksandra (2024) Buddhist Heritage in Russia: Exclusion from the construction of imagined communities.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sylvia Claus, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Schöllmann, Clara (2024) The Immortality of Dracula: Unveiling Transylvania’s true narrative. A critical Analysis of fictional tourism, heritage preservation and media influence.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Gastprofessor Dr. phil. Roland Bernecker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2023

Halford, Claire-Anne (2023) ADHD and the Museum Visitor Experience.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Deakin University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Lorinda Cramer, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.

Lee, Anna Carole (2023) Heritage in Transition: Adapting historic public libraries to meet modern needs.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Rizvanoglu, Bedrettin Berk (2023) Exploring Digital Devices as Boundary Objects: The Role of Technology in Information Transfer and Visitor Experience in Museums.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Astrid Schwarz, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Cunningham, Katelynn (2023) Mosaic Conservation: Applications of Materials-Based and People-Centered Approaches.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Fatourehchi, Golsa (2023) Reconstruction and Revitalization Plan of Iranian Traditional Caravanserais and Its Impact on Tourism.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Gastprofessor Prof. Dr. phil. Roland Bernecker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Saeidi, Sabra (2023) Perceiving a Place: A Phenomenological Study on Artistic Interventions at a Heritage Site.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sylvia Claus, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2022

Abdelhaziz, Nancy (2022) The Hidden Arts of Locals: An Approach for the Safeguarding and Sustainability of Traditional Handicrafts: The Case of Basketry in Egypt.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Attiatalla, Nesma (2022) Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage In Egypt Siwa Oasis as a Case Study.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Stephan Seidlmayer, FU Berlin.

Bone, Shari (2022) Beyond Engagement: Indigenous-Led Nominations of Australian World Heritage Sites.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Fawzy, Nadia (2022) Assessing and Managing Risks for Hassan Fathy’s Fares Primary School in Kom Ombo/Aswan.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Dr. Nevine Nizar Zakaria, Universität Würzburg.

Joshi, Shalil Krishna (2022) Impact of Urbanisation and Seismic Activity on Newar Residential Buildings of Kathmandu Valley.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: V-Prof. Dr. Elke Richter, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Rizvi, Farwah (2022) The Power of Narratives for Heritage Interpretation: The Case of Taxila.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Gastprofessor Dr. phil. Roland Bernecker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Segers, Maria (2022) The Memoralisation of “asozialen” Women in Ravensbrück Concentration Camp.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Johanna Blokker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Wai Ng, Sze (2022) Villain Hitting in Hong Kong: Peace Violence Ritual.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Gastprofessor Dr. phil. Roland Bernecker, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Wenzler, Jennifer (2022) Acting Locally: The Contributions of Local Heritage-Related Civil Society Organizations to Cultural Sustainability through Educational Programming.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

2021

Dindomar, Marina (2021) A holistic heritage approach: recognition and multiple perspectives at “Tava, Lugar de Referência para o Povo Guarani”.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sylvia Claus, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Shabaeva, Margarita (2021) The Role of Canaletto’s paintings in the After-War Reconstruction of Warsaw and Dresden: New Perspectives on Art and Heritage.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sylvia Claus, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2020

Eldien, Hagar Saad (2020) The cultural mapping of Mūlids as intangible cultural heritage. A case study of St. George Church in Beba – Beni Suef – Egypt.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Dumoulin, Régis (2020) Queer cultures and heritage making. The case of Berlin.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Anna Amelina, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Gutt, Janina (2020). Das Stibadium im Schlosspark Charlottenhof.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Klaus Rheidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Hasneen, Sally Mostafa Shaban (2020) Statement of significance and heritage interpretation: A case study; Temple of Denderah, Egypt.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Sharma, Diksha (2020) Interpretation of heritage for the construction of Indian national identity.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Anna Amelina, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Siraj, Sarika (2020) Influences of modernity on traditional earthen architecture of Bangladesh: A case study of Maheshkhali.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2019

El Noshokaty, Manal Ahmed Hussein Ali (2019) Adaptive reuse of Mohamed Ali factories in Salah El Di Citadel in Mokattam: An approach to engage local community and revive extinct handicrafts.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Frederick, Ingrid (2019) Preserving the present: A study of rapid response collecting.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Anca Prodan, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Kandil, Ehsan (2019) Practical approach to involve the local community in the management of Heliopolis urban heritage in Cairo.
Master’s Programme in Heritage Conservation and Site Management, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Helwan University.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mona Raafat, Helwan University, Cairo.

Schwarzer, Amelie (2019) Vermittlung von Industriedenkmalen in Deutschland.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Yuan, Mengjie (2019). Dong Architecture and culture in discourse on conservation perspective.
Master’s Programme in Bauen und Erhalten, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Gastprofessor Dr. Gernot Weckerlin, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2017

Langstaff, Lindsay (2017) A race to the top: Constructing skyscrapers above historical houses, Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2016

Ayoubi, Ayda (2016) Adaptive reuse of churches.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Calado, Guilherme Carvalho (2016) Literary statues, or how a writer becomes heritage. The case of Robert Walser.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Clarke, Marina (2016) Architektonische Gestaltung von Plastiken in der DDR-Zeit am Beispiel Cottbus.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Diaz, Yanis (2016) Heritage and aesthetic displeasure: The value of aesthetic discomfort exemplified through three case studies.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
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Eder, Thomas (2016) Monument Protection in Austria and England.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Franske, Tim (2016) Interpretation in German Evangelic Churches.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Höhne, Janine (2016) Atomschutzbunker als Zeugnisse des Kalten Krieges in Berlin.
Master’s Programme in Building and Conservation, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Karagianni, Eleni-Ionna (2016) Re-integration of Voids at a World Heritage Site. Case Study: The Neues Museum in Berlin.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Markmann, Nadja (2016) Heutiger Denkmalwert der Architektur der 1960er und 1970er Jahre. Der soziale Wohnungsbau in NRW.
Master’s Programme in Bauen und Erhalten, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Montoya, Juanita Barriga (2016). The Story behind the Hand of the Craftsman.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Dr. Britta Rudolff, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2015

Awal, Puroshottam (2015) Reconstruction and conservation of traditional residences of the Kathmandu Valley Nepal.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Dimitrov, Vladimir (2015) Authentication of a Cityscape – The effects of the nation-building project “Skopje 2014” on the built environment of the capital of Macedonia.
Master’s Programme in Bauen und Erhalten, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Matta, Ellyn (2015) Improving Quality of Life in Historic Cities: An examination of place-based planning in Italy.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Gastprofessor Millar Stevens, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2014

Burlingame, Katherine (2014) Whispers of a Common Past.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marie-Theres Albert, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

2013

Chin-I, Chiang (2013) From Colonial to Shared: The Japanese heritage in Taiwan.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Lin, Hsiu-jui (2013) Recontextualizing Japanese Colonial Prison Complexes in Taiwan.
Master’s Programme in World Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. Dr. Leo Schmidt, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

Doctoral theses - secondary and tertiary evaluator

2020

Meißner, Marlen (2020) The Valorisation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. A Bourdieusian approach to the developmental potentials of heritage.
PhD-Programm Heritage Studies, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Primary supervisor: Prof. em. Dr. Marie-Theres Albert. Secondary evaluator: Prof. Christoph Wulf, FU Berlin.