Papliaka Zoi Eirini is a chemist and holds a PhD along with a MSc in Conservation Science of Artworks and Monuments. Her excellence in the field was rewarded by the State Scholarships Foundation.
During her PhD and MSc research activity she collaborated with The State Museum of Contemporary Art and The Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki (Greece), studying the materials encountered in their collections of pictorial artworks and consulting museum curators to select appropriate environmental conditions during display and storage as well as to apply the most appropriate conservation treatments.
Her first post doc research was held at Elettra Sincrotrone-Trieste, Italy. Her research was mainly focused on improving FTIR imaging speciation of organic compound residues or their degradation products in the stratigraphy of archaeological wall painting samples.
During her second post doc research at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (IESL-FORTH), she gained an in-depth expertise in portable laser spectroscopic instruments for the in-situ characterization of artworks and monuments. The developed methodology has been successfully applied for the physicochemical characterization of Artworks in Museums and Monuments situated in rural locations in the greater Heraklion area.
Since 2019 she works as a chemist at the Laboratory of Wastewater Management and Treatment of the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Volos (DEYAMV).
Her main activity is the accurate quantitative measurement of wastewater constituents during various stages of treatment, as accurate analyses make it possible to track the effectiveness of the purification process.
Education
- 2009, PhD in Conservation Science, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), Greece.
- 2006, MSc in Conservation Science, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), Greece.
- 2003, BSc Degree of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), Greece.
Career
- 01/09/2019 to present, Chemist, Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Volos (DEYAMV), Greece.
- 01/11/2014 -31/10/2015, Postdoc Researcher, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL-FORTH), Greece.
- 01/09/2012-15/09/2014, Postdoc Researcher, Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste, Italy.
- 1/06/2006 - 15/12/2008, Conservation Scientist, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) Greece.
Interests
- Conservation Science of Artworks
- Development of new methodological approaches in Cultural Heritage research
- In-situ analysis
- Heritage science diagnostics
Awards/Prizes/Distinctions
- Scholar of the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) for MSc and PhD training (2004-2009)
EU PROJECTS
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2016-2020 |
E-RIHS-PP: “The European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science”- Preparatory Phase (Horizon 2020-INFRADEV-2016-2, G. A. No739503, Local PI: D. Anglos (http://www.e-rihs.eu/) |
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2016-2018 |
ACCELERATE: “ArChaeological and Climatic data from ELEmental ratios using Rapid Analysis of shell carbonate”, H2020-MSCA-IF-2015, Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship, Project No: 703625, Co-ordinator: D. Anglos (www.accelerate-project.com/) |
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2015-2018 |
LASERLAB-EUROPE IV: “Integrated European Laser Laboratories”, H2020-INFRAIA-2014-15, Research and Innovation Action, Grant agreement No: 654148, Team Involvement: D. Anglos, P. Pouli, V. Tornari, G. Tserevelakis, K. Hatzigiannakis (https://www.laserlab-europe.eu/) |
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2009- 2014 |
CHARISMA: “Cultural Heritage Advanced Research Infrastructures: Synergy for a Multidisciplinary Approach to Conservation/ Restoration” (INFRA-2008-1.1.1 Bottom-up approach-228330), Local PI: D. Anglos (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/92569/factsheet/en) |
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2011-2014 |
SYDDARTA: “SYstem for Digitisation and Diagnosis in ART Applications” (FP7-ENV-2010-265151) Local PI: V. Tornari (https://arquivo.pt/wayback/20191218154828/http://www.syddarta.eu/) |
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2009-2013 |
CLIMATE FOR CULTURE: “Damage risk assessment, economic impact and mitigation strategies for sustainable preservation of cultural heritage in the times of climate change” (FP7-ENV-CP-226973) Local PI: V. Tornari (https://www.climateforculture.eu) |
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2005-2008 |
MultiEncode: “Multifunctional encoding system for assessment of movable cultural heritage” (SSPI-CT00-6427) Local PI: V. Tornari |
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2004-2008 |
PROMET: “Developing new analytical techniques and materials for monitoring and protecting metal artefacts from the Mediterranean region” (FP6-2002-INCO-MPC-1- 509126) Local PI: P. Pouli |
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2004-2008 |
ATHENA: “A Scientific Training for High Education Initiatives in Art Conservation" Marie Curie Host Fellowships - EST (FP6-MEST-CT-2004-504067) |
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2003-2006 |
LASERACT: “Laser multitask non-destructive technology in conservation diagnostic procedures” (EVK4-CT-2002-00096), Local PI: V. Tornari |
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2003-2004 |
“Advanced on site laboratory for European antique heritage restoration” ( CLT 2003-A1-RO-515) |
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1998-2002 |
“Laser cleaning Modeling and diagnostics of pulsed laser-solid interactions: application to laser cleaning” (TMR Network FMRX-CT98-0095) |
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1998-2001 |
“COST Action G7: Advanced artwork restoration and conservation methods using laser techniques” (2000-2005), Advanced workstations for controlled laser cleaning of artworks (EESD CRAFT ENV4- CT98- 0787) |
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1997-1998 |
“RESTORE Facade cleaning with lasers”, EUREKA project |
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1997, 1999-2001 |
“Advanced workstations for controlled laser cleaning of artworks”, ENVIRONMENT – CRAFT, exploratory phase(1997) & Project (1999-2001) |
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1996-1999 |
Laser ART : “Non-intrusive laser measurement techniques for diagnostics of the state of conservation of frescoes, paintings and wooden icons” (SMT4-CT96-2062 ) |
National PROJECTS
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2017-2019 |
HELLAS-CH, “Synergy ELI - LASERLAB Europe, HiPER & E-RIHS.gr”, (MIS 5002735) Major project on the National Research Infrastructures Roadmap. Co-ordinator: Prof. D. Charalambidis (FORTH), Team involvement: P. Pouli, D. Anglos |
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2017-2019 |
POLITEIA-II, “Advanced analytical, diagnostic, surveying and documentation technologies in Cultural Heritage - II”, Action for the Strategic Development on the Research and Technological Sector, (NSRF 2014-2020), MIS-5002478, Co-ordinator: D. Anglos |
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2013-2015 |
POLITEIA-I: “Advanced analytical, diagnostic, surveying and documentation technologies in Cultural Heritage”, Action for the Strategic Development on the Research and Technological Sector, (NSRF 2007-2013), MIS-448300, Co-ordinator: D. Anglos (http://www.forth.gr/politeia/) |
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2012-2014 |
"Novel spectroscopic tools in archaeological organic residue analysis", Greece-Romania Joint Research and Technology Prog. ΓΓΕΤ11- ROM 2_6_ET29, (GSRT) Co-ordinator: D. Anglos |
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2012-2014 |
LACUNH: “Development of a Standard Laser Technology for Cleaning Evidence of Cultural and Natural Heritage”, “Archimedes III” funded by the European Social Fund and Greek National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), Co-ordinator Prof. G. Panagiaris TEI of Athens Dept. of conservation of antiquities and works of arts, Local PI: C. Fotakis, P. Pouli |
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2012-2014 |
COMASUCH: “Sustainability and Compatibility of Advanced Materials and Technologies for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Monuments: Development of Investigation Criteria and Methodologies”, THALES, funded by the European Social Fund and Greek National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), Co-ordinator Prof. A. Moropoulou, NTUA, Local PI: C. Fotakis, P. Pouli |
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2012-2014 |
"Novel spectroscopic tools in archaeological organic residue analysis", Greece-Romania Joint Research and Technology Prog. ΓΓΕΤ11- ROM 2_6_ET29, (GSRT) |
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2006-2008 |
"Characterization of archaeological copper-tin alloys with laser-based techniques", Greece-France Joint Research and Technology Prog. (GSRT) |
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2005-2007 |
"Development of laser systems for monitoring environmental contaminants and their influence on the surface of monuments". Greece-China Joint Research and Technology Prog. (GSRT) |
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2005-2007 |
“The influence of laser irradiation on the organic components of Historic manuscripts”, Greece-Romania Joint Research and Technology Prog. in collaboration with Technical University "Gh. Asachi" Iasi, Romania |
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2004-2007 |
“The application of new technologies for the cleaning of archaeological and historical metal objects; investigation of the possibility of applying laser technology and electrolytic methods” ARCHIMEDES II, European Social Fund and National Resources-(EPEAEK II), coord B. Argyropoulos, TEI of Athens Dept. of conservation of antiquities and works of arts |
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2005-2007 |
MOBILART: “Mobile Laser Art Conservation Laboratory” (GSRT), Community support framework III, Operational Program Competitiveness, Axis 4– Measure 4.5, Support Infrastructures for long-term viability of research, technological growth and demonstration actions, ΟΠΣ99884 |
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2001-2003 |
“Βελτιστοποίηση μεθοδολογιών καθαρισμού της πέτρας με λέιζερ ”, Greece-Italy Joint Research and Technology Prog. in collaboration with IFAC-CNR, Florence, Italy |
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2002-2005 |
EMERIC II: “Risk Map for the assessment of wall paintings of the Byzantine monuments in Crete”, Region of Crete research programme under the frame CRINNO- Crete Innovative Region |
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2003- 2006 |
LASTOR- “Lasers for Stonework restoration” (GSRT), Community support framework III, Operational Program Competitiveness, Axis 4 – Measure 4.5, Culture – Knowledge Intensive Tourism, Code Π14 |
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2003-2006 |
OLOTEK: “Holographic method and system development for structural assessment of artworks” (GSRT) |
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1994-1998 |
LATECA: “Laser technology in conservation of artworks” (GSRT - EPET) |
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NationalOther COLLABORATIONS
National
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2009-to date |
The Acropolis Museum, Greece, “Laser rejuvenation of Caryatids opens to the public at the Acropolis Museum: A link between ancient and modern Greece”, Co-ordinator: P. Pouli |
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2015-2016 |
Bilateral collaboration with the German archaeological Institute in Athens and the Ephorate of Antiquities in Athens for the “Laser cleaning of Agathon Naiskos at archaeological Museum of Kerameikos”, Co-ordinator: P. Pouli |
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2013-2014 |
Bilateral collaboration 25th Ephorate of Prehistoric & Classical Antiquities “Preliminary tests on the use of lasers for the cleaning of gypsum surfaces from the Knossos Archaeological site” Co-ordinator: P. Pouli |
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2008-2011 |
Committee for the Preservation of the Acropolis Monuments: “Laser cleaning project of the Caryatids’ porch” Acropolis of Athens, Greece, Erechtheion |
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2007-2009 |
Archaeological Museum of Aiani and 30th Ephorate of Prehistoric & Classical Antiquities “Laser cleaning at the Aiani archaeological Museum” |
International
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2021 |
“One Belt-one Road”, Bilateral collaboration between China and Greece with the aim to develop laser cleaning and analysis instruments and methodologies customized for the Palace Museum in Beijing, China |
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2016- 2020 |
NIKI: “Chine-Greece Laser Technology Joint Laboratory on Cultural Heritage”, Bilateral collaboration between China and Greece |
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2016 |
“Laser cleaning demos on the late roman mosaic floors of the national garden of Athens”, 2-days workshop organized by the TEI - Athens, the Greek Ministry of Culture, the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens & sponsored by J.M. Kaplan Fund |
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2008-2009 |
“St Trophime Cloister, Arles, France; on-site laser cleaning Campaign” in collaboration with Integrated Conservation Resources, Inc (A.Trienens & G. Bournazian) funded by the World’s Monument Fund |
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2009-2011 |
“Towards non-destructive analysis in archaeological and conservation science”, The University of Glasgow - Department of Archaeology, Collaboration-International Network project, granted to the University of Glasgow by the Leverhulme Trust |
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1999-2002 |
“LMntI Development of a laser induced breakdown spectroscopy instrument for the analysis of archaeological samples”, Bilateral project with Institute for Aegean Prehistory INSTAP, USA |
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