Paul Mardikian

Paul Mardikian is a highly accomplished individual with over 30 years of experience as a leading expert in the conservation of maritime, military, and technological cultural heritage.

He is the co-founder and senior conservator of Terra Mare Conservation, LLC, a renowned private practice specializing in the preservation of cultural heritage artifacts from various contexts like archaeological sites, industrial settings, public art installations, and architectural structures.

Paul's impressive educational background includes a graduate degree in Conservation from the Sorbonne University and a degree in Archaeology and Art History from the School of Louvre in Paris.

Throughout his career, he has lent his expertise to prestigious projects worldwide, such as the RMS Titanic, CSS Alabama, NASA Space Shuttle Challenger, and flown Saturn V rocket engines from the Apollo missions.

Paul has been actively involved in research and publication, with contributions to books, professional journals, and conference proceedings, enhancing the field of conservation.

He is a fellow of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) and serves as the Coordinator for the ICOM-CC Metals Working Group, highlighting his dedication to advancing conservation practices.

Additionally, Paul has played integral roles in organizing international conferences, demonstrating his commitment to knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the conservation community.