Dr. Anita Quye

Professor

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Biography

Anita Quye is a Professor at the University of Glasgow in the School of Culture & Creative Arts, specializing in heritage science, particularly in the areas of textiles, decorative art, and social history. Her extensive research involves the analysis of historical dyes and synthetic materials, and she employs various scientific methods such as micro-chemical analysis, UHPLC, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy in her work. Quye’s recent projects include leading the Crutchley Archive research on 18th-century dye books and a study of early synthetic dyes as part of the Dye-versity initiative. She has received numerous grants for her research, including a prestigious Getty Guest Scholar fellowship. Quye is also recognized for her contributions to conservation science and has published several influential books and academic papers on the topic, including works on the preservation of modern materials in decorative arts and fashion artifacts. In addition to her research activities, Quye is deeply involved in doctoral supervision and has worked to develop analytical methods for identifying dyes in historical textiles, collaborating with institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and National Museums Scotland.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Heritage Science and Textile Conservation.

Head of History of Art

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Oversaw the curriculum and faculty within the History of Art department.

Principal Scientist

1989-01-01 — 2010-01-01

National Museums Scotland • Edinburgh, Scotland

Led analytical research projects related to the conservation of artifacts.

Awards

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Getty Guest Scholar

2022-01-01