M. PAZ SÁEZ-PÉREZ has bachelor’s degrees in technical architecture, geology and building engineering from the University of Granada, Spain, and in 2003 obtained her Ph.D. in science at the University of Granada. She is a professor in the Building Constructions Department at the University of Granada. She provides expert reports on the pathology and rehabilitation of buildings, and conducts research on the application of science and technology to environmental protection, conservation and restoration of monuments and cultural heritage and topics related to accessibility in cultural heritage.