MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS @ UoM
2024
Cassandra Chan 2024, ‘Identifying Materiality and Origin of Wayang Kulit Puppets through FTIR, XRF, and Qualitative Analysis, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2023
Camille Calano 2023, ‘High risk collection environments: The Ethnographic Collection at the National Museum of the Philippines’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Kit Wong 2023, ‘Performing the pieces together: Towards sustainable access of the Jeune Scott-Kemball Wayang Kulit Collection, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with MAMU (Music Archive Monash University), Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2022
Daniel Bornstein 2022, ‘3D imaging of musical instruments Investigating 3D imaging for heritage conservation’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with MAMU (Music Archive Monash University)
Bonnie Wong 2022, ‘Guan Wei: Painting Materials in the 1980s in China: a case study of four paintings from the Geoff Raby Collection of Contemporary Chinese Art’, Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with La Trobe Institute of Art, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Emma Ward 2022, ‘Caring for Ceremonial Dragons: A proposed strategy for facilitating community care within an Institutional Context’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with the Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Hung Yi Fung 2022, ‘Wayang Kulit: Jeanne Scott Kemball Collection: building material and digital RTI profile’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with MAMU (Music Archive Monash University), Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Isobel Walker 2022, ‘A Materials investigation of a polychrome Guanyin head’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2021
Israelex Velena 2021, ‘Piña as a fibre source for leaf casting: identifying its potential, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2020
Gadis Putri 2020, ‘Art Material Availability in 20th century Southeast Asia: Japan-Occupied Indonesia’, 1942-45', Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2019
Anurati Krishamurthy 2019, ‘Mould removal techniques on artist acryli paint: comparing the use of 70% ethanol in water against enzymatic cleaning and the use of short wavelength ultraviolet (UV) radiation’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Lia Sumichan 2019, ‘Affandis Materials and Techniques: A Preliminary Technical Art Study of Paintings from the 1950s’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Rong Wei Sim 2019, ‘Examining and investigating the acoustical qualities of musical instruments using a non-invasive acoustical characterisation technique’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with Dr Gea Parikesit, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Rebecca Delaney 2019, ‘Artists acrylic paints exposed to high humidities: Evaluating suitable cleaning systems to remove dirt pick-up', Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2018
Hannah Stewart 2018, ‘Microclimate framing for tropical environments: investigating the use of microclimate frames to protect paintigns in hot and humid climates’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Sanh Hee Lee 2018, ‘Damage and Perception of Change: the realities of Tropical Climates and Place’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Saiful Bakhri 2018, ‘Contextualising Cultural Materials Conservation in Indonesia: Discipline, Profession, and Professional Practice’, Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Anastazja Harding 2018, ‘A collaboration examination of traditional retablo and santos-making skills, usage, and conservation’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with the National Museum of the Philippines, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2017
Pam Soriano 2017, ' The materials and techniques of Vicente S. Manansala, national artist for the Philippines in visual arts: an investigation into the Philam Life Manansala Series (1961)’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with the National Museum of the Philippines, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Tim Linden 2017, ‘Punakawan of Prawn Town: Digitization of Wayang Kulit for Public Access, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with MAMU (Music Archive Monash University), Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2016
Rosie Cook 2016, ‘This is not a Kowangan: a case study in community collaboration as conservation', Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse with MAMU (Music Archive Monash University), Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Bridget Hale 2016, ‘Investigating the significance of the Jeune Scott-Kemball Wayang Kulit collection housed at the Music Archive of Monash University’,Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse with MAMU (Music Archive Monash University), Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
Adele Barbara 2016, ‘Investigating the efficacy of using microwave treatments to sterilise mould-affected paper’, Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse & C Kyi, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Amy Hefferman 2016, ‘Evaluating earthquake mitigation strategies in Australian and New Zealand museums: are we prepared?’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Alexandra Maller 2016, ‘Characterising binding media used in Tang Dynasty wall-paintings', Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse & C Kyi, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
2015
Sharon Wong 2015, ‘Conservation of Peranakan porcelain from Southeast Asia’, Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
2014
Eliza O’Donnell 2014, ‘The materials and techniques of Singapore Pioneer artist Georgette Chen’, Masters minor thesis supervised by N Tse with Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Malaysia, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Claire Grech 2014, ‘Determination of the ageing behaviour of oil paint films in tropical environments’, Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse & A Doronila with Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Malaysia, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Anna Murphy 2014, ‘Filipino ceiling paintings on GI sheets: Characterising the materials and techniques’, Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse with National Museum, Philippines, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Diana Tay 2014, ‘Decision-making in the care of contemporary South-East Asian art: an ecological framework’, Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Emily Keppel, ' Nineteenth-century Southeast Asian Islamic Manuscripts: A survey of the Michael Abbott Collection', Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse, with State Library of Victoria, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne.
2012
Danielle Measday, 'Works of art and Climatic Conditions: A tool for assessing impacts of environmental stimuli', Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne
Emily Mulvihill 2012, ‘Analysing paint cross-sections with ftir microspectroscopy: developing alternative sample preparation methodologies’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
William Sit 2012, ‘Microscopic analysis of Aboriginal bark paintings physical structure and property in relation to production techniques and subsequent impact on conservation procedures’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse & R Sloggett, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2011
Laura Reid, ‘Mold Growth in Acrylic Paint Films in Tropical Environments’, Masters Minor Thesis, supervised by N Tse with Silpakorn University, Thailand, Grimwade Centre, University of Melbourne
2010
Claire Heasman, ‘Identifying painting materials and techniques employed by Malay-Chinese Artist Yong Mun Sen,’ Masters minor thesis, supervised by N Tse with Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Malaysia, Grimwade Centre, The University of Melbourne.
2008
Selina Halim, ‘Ageing Characteristics of Winsor & Newton and Marie's Oil Paints in Humid Tropical Climates’, Masters minor thesis, partner Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Malaysia, The University of Melbourne