Gianluca Cadelano

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Gianluca Cadelano is an Italian researcher whose work sits at the intersection of infrared thermography, autonomous robotic systems, and cultural heritage preservation. His most significant contribution lies in the application of thermal imaging techniques to monitor and protect historical artifacts, particularly fresco wall paintings. His 2015 paper on timed infrared imaging analysis of historical frescoes, which has garnered 41 citations, stands as a landmark study in the field, demonstrating how thermographic methods can identify the subflorescence and efflorescence phenomena — the primary drivers of irreversible damage to ancient wall paintings — by detecting moisture cycles within walls before visible deterioration occurs. Beyond cultural heritage, Cadelano has pushed the boundaries of thermographic technology itself, developing autonomous robotized systems capable of independently scanning indoor environments for thermal anomalies, moisture detection, and comfort analysis. His 2016 work on automatic thermographic scanning further advances this vision by enabling the creation of three-dimensional panoramic thermal maps of entire buildings, streamlining the identification of hidden structural faults and air leakages. Together, these contributions reflect a research career dedicated to making thermal diagnostics smarter, more automated, and more accessible across both engineering and conservation science domains.