Lukas Rosenthaler is Professor for Digital Humanities at the University of Basel and Director of the “Data and Service Center for the Humanities” (DaSCH), a national research infrastructure.
His research is focused on the longevity of audio-visual cultural heritage and its use in the digital age. Key aspects are:
New tools for the use of digital sources (virtual research environments)
Digital archiving and archives (digitization, access, long-term archival, and longevity of digital information)
Restoration/reconstruction of visual media, especially moving images