Anna Maria Gueli
Biographic Data
| ID | 3592977 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anna Maria Gueli |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anna Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | Gueli |
| SIGNATURE | GUELI A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Catania |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3339-7799 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
From Archaeology to Archaeometry
This study presents the results of in situ analyses conducted on painted plaster fragments recovered during the 2025 excavation campaign at the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park (Italy). The investigations were carried out by the University of Catania and the Polytechnic University of Bari, within the Ostia Post Scriptum project. The excavation area, located near the Piazzale delle Corporazioni, revealed a prestigious late antique villa, including…
Experiencing a Serious Game for the Norman Castle of Aci Castello
Cultural heritage, in all its tangible and intangible expressions, is undergoing a process of renewal driven by the integration of digital technologies and participatory approaches. This study presents a pilot project developed within the SAMOTHRACE Fundation, focused on the design of a Serious Game dedicated to the Norman Castle of Aci Castello in Sicily. The project explores how game-based learning and interactive storytelling can enhance visit…
Exploiting Indoor-Induced Vibrations at Castello Normanno-Svevo Aci Castello
This study investigates the vibrations at the Castello Svevo-Normanno in Aci Castello (Catania), focusing on its historical and cultural significance. The research aims to analyze vibration levels and frequency distribution to achieve two objectives: protecting historical artifacts and structures through preventive vibration analysis and exploring the use of kinetic energy for powering autonomous systems. The study specifically focuses on the ind…
Dynamic Characterization and Soil–Structure Interaction (SSI) of Heritage Buildings
The dynamic characterization of historical buildings located in a complex geological and seismological context is essential to assess seismic vulnerability and to guide conservation strategies. This study presents a non-invasive, ambient vibration-based, investigation of the Norman Castle of Aci Castello (Sicily, Italy), applying Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR), Horizontal to Horizontal Spectral Ratio (HHSR), and Random Decrement Met…
D6.4 - Characterization of AlN-Based Mems Kineto-Electric Transducer for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Correlation of Visible Reflectance Spectrometry and Portable Raman Data for Red Pigment Identification
The accurate identification of pigments is of principal relevance in the field of cultural heritage conservation and restoration practices. In this preliminary study, a first attempt to set up a procedure for accurate red pigment identification, based on the assessment of the correlations existing between visible reflectance spectrometry (vis-RS) and Raman data, is presented. The proposed approach involved the realization of a library consisting …
Geology of the lower Belice River valley, epicentral area of the M > 5 1968 seismic sequence (south-western Sicily, Italy)
We present a new 1:25,000-scale geological map of the lower Belice River valley, the area struck by the M > 5.0 devastating 1968 seismic sequence, whose seismic source and seismotectonic framework are still controversial. The map, utilizing dating methods and traditional field survey approaches integrated by high-resolution topography, provides an unprecedented detail and precision on the spatial distribution and on the compressional growth geome…
Evaluation of the Photocatalytic Activity of Water-Based TiO2 Nanoparticle Dispersions Applied on Historical Painting Surfaces
This paper aims at assessing the use of nanomaterials in painting conservation and in cleaning practices that could be alternative to the traditional ones to overcome the limits of new green materials. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles have been spread and studied on historical painting surfaces with good results. In particular, the properties of TiO2 nanoparticles have been considered useful for self-cleaning and protective purposes against the acc…
Investigation by pXRF of Caltagirone Pottery Samples Produced in Laboratory
In the study of archaeological ceramics, it is important to have compositional data to identify their origin and source. The fabric also provides useful information on the production technology, especially with regard to the firing steps. The work presented here is connected to this field and focuses on the main parameters related to the terracotta artefacts preparation. Thus, one can consider the effects in terracotta characteristics of differen…
Quaternary geology of the Middle Aterno Valley, 2009 L'Aquila earthquake area (Abruzzi Apennines, Italy)
We present a new 1:25,000-scale geological map of the Middle Aterno Valley basin, the epicenter of the 2009 L'Aquila MW 6.1 earthquake. This earthquake highlighted the incomplete understanding of the geology of the area, in particular the Quaternary continental deposits and active tectonics, which caused the Paganica fault system to be ignored by researchers.The map, utilizing airborne LiDAR analysis and traditional field survey approaches, is th…
Historical pigments characterisation by quantitative X-ray fluorescence
Thermal (TL) and optical stimulated luminescence (OSL) techniques for dating Quaternary colluvial volcaniclastic sediments
Characterization and Thermoluminescence Dating of Prehistoric Pottery Sherds From Milena
This paper reports the results obtained applying absolute dating methodologies and mineralogical, petrographical and micropalaeontological characterization techniques to prehistoric pottery sherds varying in age from the Sicilian Middle Neolithic to Bronze Age. All samples came from the archaeological area of Milena (Caltanissetta, Sicily); those of the Bronze Age were found on a site with a precise stratigraphic succession. The investigation has…
Characterization and Thermoluminescence Dating of Prehistoric Pottery Sherds From Milena
This paper reports the results obtained applying absolute dating methodologies and mineralogical, petrographical and micropalaeontological characterization techniques to prehistoric pottery sherds varying in age from the Sicilian Middle Neolithic to Bronze Age. All samples came from the archaeological area of Milena (Caltanissetta, Sicily); those of the Bronze Age were found on a site with a precise stratigraphic succession. The investigation has…
Historical pigments characterisation by quantitative X-ray fluorescence
Correlation of Visible Reflectance Spectrometry and Portable Raman Data for Red Pigment Identification
The accurate identification of pigments is of principal relevance in the field of cultural heritage conservation and restoration practices. In this preliminary study, a first attempt to set up a procedure for accurate red pigment identification, based on the assessment of the correlations existing between visible reflectance spectrometry (vis-RS) and Raman data, is presented. The proposed approach involved the realization of a library consisting …
Evaluation of the Photocatalytic Activity of Water-Based TiO2 Nanoparticle Dispersions Applied on Historical Painting Surfaces
This paper aims at assessing the use of nanomaterials in painting conservation and in cleaning practices that could be alternative to the traditional ones to overcome the limits of new green materials. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles have been spread and studied on historical painting surfaces with good results. In particular, the properties of TiO2 nanoparticles have been considered useful for self-cleaning and protective purposes against the acc…
Characterization and Thermoluminescence Dating of Prehistoric Pottery Sherds From Milena
This paper reports the results obtained applying absolute dating methodologies and mineralogical, petrographical and micropalaeontological characterization techniques to prehistoric pottery sherds varying in age from the Sicilian Middle Neolithic to Bronze Age. All samples came from the archaeological area of Milena (Caltanissetta, Sicily); those of the Bronze Age were found on a site with a precise stratigraphic succession. The investigation has…
Thermal (TL) and optical stimulated luminescence (OSL) techniques for dating Quaternary colluvial volcaniclastic sediments
Historical pigments characterisation by quantitative X-ray fluorescence
Quaternary geology of the Middle Aterno Valley, 2009 L'Aquila earthquake area (Abruzzi Apennines, Italy)
We present a new 1:25,000-scale geological map of the Middle Aterno Valley basin, the epicenter of the 2009 L'Aquila MW 6.1 earthquake. This earthquake highlighted the incomplete understanding of the geology of the area, in particular the Quaternary continental deposits and active tectonics, which caused the Paganica fault system to be ignored by researchers.The map, utilizing airborne LiDAR analysis and traditional field survey approaches, is th…
Investigation by pXRF of Caltagirone Pottery Samples Produced in Laboratory
In the study of archaeological ceramics, it is important to have compositional data to identify their origin and source. The fabric also provides useful information on the production technology, especially with regard to the firing steps. The work presented here is connected to this field and focuses on the main parameters related to the terracotta artefacts preparation. Thus, one can consider the effects in terracotta characteristics of differen…
Evaluation of the Photocatalytic Activity of Water-Based TiO2 Nanoparticle Dispersions Applied on Historical Painting Surfaces
This paper aims at assessing the use of nanomaterials in painting conservation and in cleaning practices that could be alternative to the traditional ones to overcome the limits of new green materials. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles have been spread and studied on historical painting surfaces with good results. In particular, the properties of TiO2 nanoparticles have been considered useful for self-cleaning and protective purposes against the acc…
Geology of the lower Belice River valley, epicentral area of the M > 5 1968 seismic sequence (south-western Sicily, Italy)
We present a new 1:25,000-scale geological map of the lower Belice River valley, the area struck by the M > 5.0 devastating 1968 seismic sequence, whose seismic source and seismotectonic framework are still controversial. The map, utilizing dating methods and traditional field survey approaches integrated by high-resolution topography, provides an unprecedented detail and precision on the spatial distribution and on the compressional growth geome…
Correlation of Visible Reflectance Spectrometry and Portable Raman Data for Red Pigment Identification
The accurate identification of pigments is of principal relevance in the field of cultural heritage conservation and restoration practices. In this preliminary study, a first attempt to set up a procedure for accurate red pigment identification, based on the assessment of the correlations existing between visible reflectance spectrometry (vis-RS) and Raman data, is presented. The proposed approach involved the realization of a library consisting …
Dynamic Characterization and Soil–Structure Interaction (SSI) of Heritage Buildings
The dynamic characterization of historical buildings located in a complex geological and seismological context is essential to assess seismic vulnerability and to guide conservation strategies. This study presents a non-invasive, ambient vibration-based, investigation of the Norman Castle of Aci Castello (Sicily, Italy), applying Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR), Horizontal to Horizontal Spectral Ratio (HHSR), and Random Decrement Met…
D6.4 - Characterization of AlN-Based Mems Kineto-Electric Transducer for Cultural Heritage Conservation
From Archaeology to Archaeometry
This study presents the results of in situ analyses conducted on painted plaster fragments recovered during the 2025 excavation campaign at the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park (Italy). The investigations were carried out by the University of Catania and the Polytechnic University of Bari, within the Ostia Post Scriptum project. The excavation area, located near the Piazzale delle Corporazioni, revealed a prestigious late antique villa, including…
Experiencing a Serious Game for the Norman Castle of Aci Castello
Cultural heritage, in all its tangible and intangible expressions, is undergoing a process of renewal driven by the integration of digital technologies and participatory approaches. This study presents a pilot project developed within the SAMOTHRACE Fundation, focused on the design of a Serious Game dedicated to the Norman Castle of Aci Castello in Sicily. The project explores how game-based learning and interactive storytelling can enhance visit…
Exploiting Indoor-Induced Vibrations at Castello Normanno-Svevo Aci Castello
This study investigates the vibrations at the Castello Svevo-Normanno in Aci Castello (Catania), focusing on its historical and cultural significance. The research aims to analyze vibration levels and frequency distribution to achieve two objectives: protecting historical artifacts and structures through preventive vibration analysis and exploring the use of kinetic energy for powering autonomous systems. The study specifically focuses on the ind…
Building materials and conservation (5 works) · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis (5 works) · Geology (5 works) · Chemistry (4 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (4 works) · Materials Science (4 works) · Paleontology (4 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · earthquake and tectonic studies (3 works) · Geography (3 works)