Nicola Emmerson

Nicola Emmerson is a conservation scientist who researches and teaches conservation at Cardiff University. Trained as an object conservator, her focus is on investigating corrosion prevention methods for heritage iron and copper alloys, from protetive coatings to desalination and desiccated storage and display. She is the Director of a UKRI-funded conservation and heritage science research facility established to examine the impact of environments on the decay of heritage materials. Within the wider heritage sector, she is the Coordinator of the International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation Metals Working Group (2023-26) and Chair of the Institute of Conservation Metals Group Committee. Nicola has been involved in the activities of EFC Working Party 21 since 2012 and is a regular contributor to their sessions at the annual European Corrosion Congress.