Paul Marcon graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1983 with a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. He is a registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, and works with the Conservation Research Division of CCI. His area of specialization is preventive conservation with emphasis on physical forces and their effects on buildings and collections. He carries out research into the susceptibility of art objects to forces and environmental factors at CCI and in collaboration with National and International partners. His activities include the provision of advice, design solutions and information to Canadian and international museum clients, and the presentation of training seminars on preventive conservation, art in transit, and protective packaging at national and international venues.
