To: 05/03/2019 17:00
Aerial archaeology in Greece is still an exceptional and uncommon practice. Archaeological or historical projects making use of historical or modern aerial photographs can be counted in half dozen so far. The project “Crete from Above” brings prominently the bird eye view in the complex and pluri-stratified Cretan archaeological and historical context. The approach aims at identifying and mapping abandoned and forgotten historical and modern artefacts on the mountainous landscape of the major Greek island. The project originates from the consideration that the space which surrounds us and with which we continuously interact, is not a static entity. It is the result of the complex relations and influences of humans (and their cultures), animals and landscapes. Material and tangible results of such interactions (which often involve many more variables than the above outlined) are normally reshaped, repurposed, obliterated, damaged or endangered in view of the “development” of certain areas. However, sometimes, past standing structures become iconic elements of the landscape of which they are part, in a certain spontaneous monumentalisation process, as almost fossil or fossilized built landscapes. Main goal of the project is therefore to “tag” abandoned and collapsing artifact with archaeological and historical facts, promoting at once the involvement of local communities and (oftentimes) contemporary users of such artefacts (or what remains of them).
The paper will present “views” of the Cretan mountainous landscape through historical and modern aerial photography, highlighting the difficulties of working in such a challenging context and the ongoing activities for community engagement in an attractive and expanding touristic destination.
Prof. Xenophon Zotos, a collaborating Faculty member of our Institute has been selected along with 143 reviewers thoughout the world for their outstanding contribution to assessing manuscripts in the APS journals. Each year the American Physical Society (APS) chooses to acknowledge the contribution of their reveiwers in the OUtstanding referree program that was intitiated in 2008. The highly selective Outstanding Referee program annually recognizes about 150 of the roughly 71,000 currently active referees. At the start of the program, in 2008 and 2009, larger groups were selected by our Editors for the Outstanding Referee designation, in order to "catch up" and recognize referees who had already served for many years. Like Fellowship in the APS, this is a lifetime award. In this year, 2019, 143 Outstanding Referees were selected. For more details please read the original announcement from Amerian Physical Society
To: 28/02/2019 18:00
This presentation will focus on the application of ultrafast photonic processes for novel materials synthesis, as well as for the development of novel photonic techniques to probe at the nanoscale, which are issues of great interest in current materials science and engineering research [Adv. Mat. 29, 1700335 (2017)].
In particular, Nature inspires us in tailoring unique surface properties based on synergetic effects of chemical composition and multiscale surface morphology. We show that highly controllable, biomimetic structures, exhibiting multifunctional water repellent, anti-reflection, friction reduction and photoresponsive properties can be directly written on metallic and dielectric surfaces upon processing with femtosecond laser beams of tailored polarization [Adv. Mat. 20, 4049 (2008) ; Biomicrofluidics 5, 013411 (2011)]. It is shown that such biomimetic laser structuring is a versatile approach to tune neuronal cell adhesion, proliferation and orientation and can be promising for biomaterial scaffolds for neural tissue regeneration [Biomaterials 67, 115-128 (2015)].
The second part of the presentation will focus on the application of advanced ultrafast laser based techniques for the synthesis and diagnostics of materials and components in photovoltaic, chemical sensing and energy storage systems. Specifically, the pulsed laser assisted fabrication of transparent graphene electrodes and interlayers for photovoltaic devices, is demonstrated [Adv. Func. Materials 25, 2213 (2015)]. Furthermore, we present a fast, non-destructive and roll-to-roll compatible photochemical method for the doping of graphene [Nanoscale 6, 6925-6931(2014)] and transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) crystals [2D Materials 6, 015003 (2018)]. Finally we present our recent advances in the synthesis [Nanoscale 9, 18202 (2017)] and femtosecond laser spectroscopic diagnostics of perovskite and TMD nanocrystals. Application in sensors and energy storage systems [Nanoscale 2018, DOI: 10.1039/C8NR10009H] are demonstrated and discussed.
To: 07/06/2019 09:00
OPTO-CH 2019 meets POLITEIA II
June 03-07, 2019
IESL-FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Join us for an exciting journey to Crete to become acquainted with the latest developments on non-invasive optical technologies and explore their field applications in Cultural Heritage research and conservation.
SUMMER COURSE AIMS AND CONTENT
The aim of OPTO-CH 2019 summer course is two-fold:
- to introduce participants to applications of advanced laser-based technologies in Heritage Science (HS),
- to inform them on the latest developments of the National KRIPIS II project POLITEIA II (Advanced analytical, diagnostic, surveying and documentation technologies in Cultural Heritage, MIS 5002478) as regards the multidisciplinary research performed at FORTH related to Heritage Science.
Lectures from experts on modern laser diagnostic and analytical techniques, as well as on laser cleaning methodologies will be combined with practical demonstrations and laboratory hands-on sessions. In parallel, experts of FORTH researching on a wide range of heritage disciplines (i.e. Geophysical – Satellite Remote Sensing and Archaeo-environment, ArchaeoDNA, Cultural Informatics etc.) will present their work within the interdisciplinary concept of POLITEIA II.
The summer course will conclude with field experiments on-site at a selected monument in Crete in order to demonstrate the applicability of the techniques in practice.
SUMMER COURSE TIME-LINE:
Application deadline: April 10, 2019
Notice of acceptance: April 15, 2019
OPTO-CH 2019 POLITEIA II summer course:June 03-07, 2019
SUMMER COURSE OUTLINE:
The lectures will introduce participants to the cultural background and conservation environment of the Eastern Mediterranean, and Crete in particular, and to the general concepts and principles of operation of each laser-based technique with emphasis on their analytical and diagnostic potential and applications. Selected examples and case studies will be thoroughly analysed to illustrate how optical technologies can be used in CH research and conservation.
The summer course will conclude with a field tests and experiments on-site at a selected monument in Crete in order to demonstrate the applicability of the techniques in practice.
TOPICS
A. LECTURES ON LASER ANALYSIS AND CONSERVATION:
- Materials analysis with Optical Spectroscopy (LIBS, Raman, Diffuse Reflectance)
- Optical coherence metrology for structural diagnosis
- Imaging and mapping; multispectral, photoacoustic and THz
- Laser cleaning principles and methodologies
B. POLITEIA II LECTURES:
- The POLITEIA II project concept and vision
- Digital documentation of ArchaeoLandscapes
- Analytical methods for ArchaeoBioMaterials
- The DIAGNOSIS and POLYGNOSIS platform and Knowledge Base
- Novel techniques for the study of climatic change on monuments
C. SPECIAL LECTURE:
Soon to be announced.
FIELD TRIP:
A field trip to a selected monument in Crete is also scheduled. The exact place and monument will be announced soon.
PARTICIPANTS:
Maximum number of participants: 20
The workshop concept relies on a) strong and effective interaction between participants and instructors and b) detailed practical demonstration and hands-on sessions. Therefore participants will be organized in four (4) groups of five (5).
Participants are invited to present case studies they are involved in and discuss challenges that might be addressed by optical diagnostic techniques.
Successful applicant will be selected on the basis of their merit and background.
COST
The course fee is covered by the National Programme KRIPIS, research project POLITEIA II (MIS 5002478). Travel, accommodation or subsistence expenses should be covered by the participants.
LANGUAGE:
English
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