SWBSS AISA 2027 is the 8th edition of the conference series “Salt Weathering of Buildings and Stone Sculptures”, started in 2008. Some of the previous editions were held in Copenhagen (2008), Limassol (2011), Brussel (2014), Potsdam (2017), Delft (2021), and Nara (2023).

The SWBSS ASIA 2027 conference will be held in 2027 in Shanghai, China.

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of China, located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River. It is one of the world's major centers for finance, business, economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. The city and its nearby areas boast numerous cultural heritage sites and museums.

The conference aims to bring together academics, engineers, conservators, restorers, architects, students and experienced researchers and to contribute thereby to the promotion of research and development within the field of salt weathering of porous materials.

Main Topics

• Environmental aspects related to salt sources

• Transport phenomena and salt crystallization

• Measurement techniques

• Desalination techniques

• Conservation issues

• Case studies

Committees: To be determined

Contact

Would you need more information or clarifications, do not hesitate to contact us:

Shanghai University

Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Shanghai, 200444

China

Telephone: +86-21-66136589

E-mail: swbssasia2027@163.com

Shanghai University (SHU) is a prestigious institution named after the city. It ranks 32nd in mainland China (QS ranking) and is among the top 500 universities worldwide in multiple international authoritative rankings. Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Shanghai Municipality, SHU offers a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, economics, law, natural sciences, engineering, medical sciences, management, art, and multidisciplinary studies such as cultural heritage conservation.