Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391223
Lab Phone: (+30) 2810 391993
Email: gpapad(AT)iesl.forth.gr
Mr. Papadakis George

A major task of my endeavour relates to operating the Insitutional cryogenic facilities involving the helium and nitrogen liquefiers, as well as providing technical support in the research labs.

Education

  • 2010, M.Sc. Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Crete, Greece
  • 2005, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering; Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Greece

Interests

  • Design, construction and development of new devices depending on experimental requirements
  • Automation of research laboratory operational capabilities
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391225
Mr. Milathianakis Nikos
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Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391134
Email: alina(AT)iesl.forth.gr
Webpage: http://al5801.wix.com/lasersforartsake
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Ms. Melessanaki Kristalia

Kristalia (Alina) Melessanaki holds an arts conservation degree from the School of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, University of Western Attica, Athens (1999) and has been a staff member at IESL-FORTH, since 1998. She has been actively involved in all research activities of the PhoHS group with emphasis on applications related to the use of laser methodologies for cleaning and analysis of heritage objects. Her research interests include laser spectroscopic techniques (LIF and LIBS) for the analysis and characterization of archaeological objects and works of art, laser cleaning applications (icons, paintings, contemporary artworks etc.) as well as evaluation and monitoring of the cleaning interventions using spectroscopic and imaging techniques.

Over the years she has participated in major national and EU projects at IESL-FORTH including IPERION-HS, E-RIHS, HELLAS-CH, POLITIEA-I and II, HERACLES, IPERION-CH, CHARISMA, ATHENA, PROMET, LASTOR, MOBILART.

Education

  • 2001, B Sc, Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, Athens University Applied Sceince, Greece

Career

  • 1999, Training Scholarship, Diagnostics of artworks and archaeological materials (LIBS analysis) & Laser cleaning of paintings, stones, ceramics, glass, ivory using several types of lasers, IESL - FORTH, Greece
  • 1998, Conservation training at Monastery of Saint Katherine in Mount Sinai - Cairo, Egypt

Interests

  • Investigating laser-based techniques for cleaning heritage objects
  • Evaluation and monitoring of cleaning interventions using spectroscopic and imaging techniques
  • Use of laser spectroscopic techniques (LIBS, LIF) for analysis on works of art and archaeological objects
  • Non-linear imaging microscopy techniques as diagnostic tools for Cultural Heritage studies
  • Laser assisted removal of polymeric over-layers from paintings

Other

PATENT

Restoration of vitreous surfaces using laser technology, application submitted to Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on 15 March 2016 and then to European Patent Office (EPO) on 15 October 2018.

Digital technologies for heritage conservation labs open to the public. The case of the CALLOS project
Sophia Papida, Martha Athanasiadou, Kostas Petrakis, Lida Charami, Dimitris Angelakis, Chryssoula Bekiari, Kristalia Melessanaki, Paraskevi Pouli
Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modeling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (TMM_CH 2023), Volume:1889, Page:104–113, Year:2023, DOI:doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42300-0_9
Revealing hidden features in Multilayered Artworks by means of an Epi-illumination Photoacoustic imaging system
George J Tserevelakis, Antonina Chaban, Evgenia Klironomou, Kristalia Melessanaki, Jana Striova, Giannis Zacharakis
George J Tserevelakis, Antonina Chaban, Evgenia Klironomou, Kristalia Melessanaki, Jana Striova, Giannis Zacharakis, Volume:7, Issue:9, Page:183, Year:2021, DOI:doi.org/10.3390/jimaging7090183
Laser-induced fluorescence as a non-invasive tool to monitor laser-assisted thinning of aged varnish layers on paintings: fundamental issues and critical thresholds
Olga Kokkinaki, Evdoxia Dimitroulaki, Kristalia Melessanaki, Demetrios Anglos, Paraskevi Pouli
The European Physical Journal Plus, Year:2021, DOI:doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01929-4
Environmental influences on historical monuments: a multi-analytical characterization of degradation materials
Joao Pedro Veiga, Fernanda Carvalho, Hugo Aguas, Giampiero Montesperelli, Elissavet Kavoulaki, Elpida Politaki, Angeliki Psaroudaki, Aggelos Philippidis, Kristalia Melessanaki, Panayiotis Siozos, Paraskevi Pouli, Antonella Curulli, Giuseppina Padeletti
EGU2020, Page:EGU2020-21804, Year:2020, DOI:doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-21804
Development of a hybrid photoacoustic and optical monitoring system for the study of laser ablation processes upon the removal of encrustation from stonework
A. Papanikolaou, G. J. Tserevelakis, K. Melessanaki, C. Fotakis, G. Zacharakis and P. Pouli
Opto-Electronic Advances, Volume:3, Issue:2, Page:190037-1, Year:2020, DOI:doi.org/10.29026/oea.2020.190037
Combined multiphoton fluorescence microscopy and photoacoustic imaging for stratigraphic analysis of paintings
G.J. Tserevelakis, V. Tsafas, K. Melessanaki, G. Zacharakis, G. Filippidis
Optics Letters, Volume:44, Page:1154-1157, Year:2019, DOI:doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.001154
Applications of non-linear imaging microscopy techniques to Cultural Heritage objects
M. Mari, V. Tsafas, K. Melessanaki, G. Filippidis
Insight-Non Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring, Volume:60, Page:663-669, Year:2018, DOI:doi.org/10.1784/insi.2018.60.12.663
Laser-Assisted Removal of Graffiti from Granite: Advantages of the Simultaneous Use of Two Wavelengths
J. S. Pozo-Antonio, A. Papanikolaou, K. Melessanaki, T. Rivas, P. Pouli
Coatings, Volume:8, Issue:4, Page:124, Year:2017, DOI:doi.org/10.3390/coatings8040124
Photoacoustic signal attenuation analysis for the assessment of thin layers thickness in paintings
J. Tserevelakis, A. Dal Fovo, K. Melessanaki, R. Fontana, G. Zacharakis
Journal of Applied Physics , Volume:123, Page:123102, Year:2018, DOI:doi.org/10.1063/1.5022749
A method for the registration of spectral images of paintings and its evaluation
A. Zacharopoulos, K. Hatzigiannakis, P. Karamaoynas, V. M. Papadakis, M. Andrianakis, K. Melessanaki, X. Zabulis
Journal of Cultural Heritage , Volume:29, Page:10-18, Year:2017, DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2017.07.004
‘‘POLYGNOSIS’’: the development of a thesaurus in an Educational Web Platform on optical and laser-based investigation methods for cultural heritage analysis and diagnosis
N. Platia, M. Chatzidakis, C. Doerr, L. Charami, Ch. Bekiari, K. Melessanaki, K. Hatzigiannakis, P. Pouli
Heritage Science, Volume:5, Issue:50, Page:1, Year:2017, DOI:doi.org/10.1186/s40494-017-0163-0
Laser cleaning of paintings: in situ optimization of operative parameters through non-invasive assessment by optical coherence tomography (OCT), reflection FT-IR spectroscopy and laser induced fluorescence spectroscopy (LIF)
P. Moretti, M. Iwanicka, K. Melessanaki, E. Dimitroulaki, O. Kokkinaki, M. Daugherty, M. Sylwestrzak, P. Pouli, P. Targowski, K.J. van den Berg, L. Cartechini and C. Miliani
Heritage Science, Volume:7, Page:44, Year:2019, DOI:doi.org/10.1186/s40494-019-0284-8
Polarization SHG discriminates between Fresh and Aged, starch based, cultural heritage, restoration adhesives
S. Psilodimitrakopoulos, E. Gavgiotaki, K. Melessanaki, V. Tsafas, G. Filippidis
Microscopy and Microanalysis, Volume:22, Issue:5, Page:1072-1083 , Year:2016, DOI:doi.org/10.1017/S1431927616011570
A multi-technique approach, based on mobile/portable laser instruments, for the in-situ pigment characterization of stone sculptures on the island of Crete dating from Venetian and Ottoman period
Z. E. Papliaka, A. Philippidis, P. Siozos, M. Vakondiou, K. Melessanaki, D. Anglos
Heritage Science, Volume:4, Issue:15, Year:2016, DOI:doi.org/10.1186/s40494-016-0085-2
Laser-assisted removal of dark cement crusts from mineral gypsum (selenite) architectural elements of peripheral monuments at Knossos
G. Grammatikakis, K.D. Demadis, K. Melessanaki, P. Pouli
Studies in Conservation, Volume:60, Page:S3-S11 , Year:2015, DOI:doi.org/10.1179/0039363015Z.000000000201
Assessment of the in depth degradation of artificial aged triterpenoid paint varnishes using non-linear imaging microscopy techniques
G. Filippidis, M. Mari, L. Kelegkouri, A. Philippidis, A. Selimis, K. Melessanaki, M. Sygletou, C. Fotakis
Microscopy and Microanalysis , Volume:21, Page:510-517 , Year:2015, DOI:doi.org/10.1017/S1431927614013580
Holographic testing of possible mechanical effects of laser cleaning on the structure of model fresco samples
Zs. Márton, I. Kisapáti, Á. Török, V. Tornari, E. Bernikola, K. Melessanaki, P. Pouli
NDT&E International, Volume:63, Page:53-59, Year:2014, DOI:dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2014.01.007
Synchronized deformation monitoring in laser cleaning: an application for Cultural Heritage conservation
V. Tornari, E. Bernikola, K. Hatzigiannakis, K. Melessanaki, P. Pouli
Universal Journal of Physics and Application, Volume:1, Issue:2, Page:149-159, Year:2013, DOI:doi.org/10.13189/ujpa.2013.010215
The use of model probes for assessing in-depth modifications induced during the laser cleaning of modern paintings
P. Vounisiou, A. Selimis, G. J. Tserevelakis, K.Melessanaki, P. Pouli, G. Filippidis, C. Beltsios, S. Georgiou, C. Fotakis
Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing , Volume:100, Page:647-652, Year:2010, DOI:link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-010-5647-7
Multiphoton excitation fluorescence and Third Harmonic generation microscopy measurements combined with Confocal Raman Microscopy for the analysis of layered samples of varnished oil films
A. Nevin, D. Comelli, I. Osticioli, G. Filippidis, K. Melessanaki, G. Valentini, C. Fotakis
Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing , Volume:100, Page:599-606, Year:2010, DOI:link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00339-010-5644-x
Second and third harmonic generation measurements of glues used for lining of painted artworks
G. Filippidis, K. Melessanaki, C. Fotakis
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Volume:395, Issue:7, Page:2161–2166 , Year:2009, DOI:doi.org/10.1007/s00216-009-3060-x
THG and MPEF imaging microscopy techniques for the online art conservation diagnosis
E.J. Gualda, G. Filippidis, K. Melessanaki, C. Fotakis
Applied Spectroscopy , Volume:63, Issue:3, Page:280-285, Year:2009, DOI:www.opticsinfobase.org/as/abstract.cfm?uri=as-63-3-280
The use of lasers for the removal of shellac from wood
E.M. Aligizaki, K. Melessanaki and A. Pournou
Nonlinear imaging microscopy techniques as diagnostic tools for art conservation studies
G. Filippidis, E. J. Gualda, K. Melessanaki, C. Fotakis
Optics Letters, Volume:33, Page:240-242, Year:2008, DOI:dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.33.000240
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (Libs) in Archaeological Science-Applications and Prospects
A. Giakoumaki, K.Melessanaki, D. Anglos
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Volume:387, Page:749-60 , Year:2007, DOI:doi.org/10.1007/s00216-006-0908-1
Pigment analysis in Bronze Age Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean painted plaster by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)
A. Brysbaert, K. Melessanaki, D. Anglos
Journal of Archaeological Science , Volume:33, Page:1095-1104 , Year:2006, DOI:dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2005.11.016
Photoacoustic real-time monitoring of UV laser ablation of aged varnish coatings on heritage objects
Evdoxia Dimitroulaki, George J Tserevelakis, Kristalia Melessanaki, Giannis Zacharakis, Paraskevi Pouli
Journal of Cultural Heritage, Volume:63, Page:230-239, Year:2023, DOI:doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2023.08.006
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 39 1126
Email: manousa@iesl.forth.gr
Ms. Manousaki Aleka
Office Phone: (+30) 2811 392012
Lab Phone: (+30) 2811 392012
Email: leman@iesl.forth.gr
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Mr. Lemonis Andreas

A.Lemonis is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer, graduated from Sheffield Hallam University.He is working in the Foundation for research and technology since 2013 developing software and hardware components for various experiments.

Education

  • 2009/2013 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University

Career

  • 2017-Today, Founder of SciLabs
  • 2015-Today, ULTRAFAST LASER MICRO- AND NANO- PROCESSING GROUP
  • 2013-2015, ULTRASHORT NON-LINEAR INTERACTIONS AND SOURCES GROUP

Interests

  • Embedded Electronics
  • Analogue/Digital Circuit Design
  • Automations for Laser Experiments
  • IoTs
  • 3D Printing
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391260
Email: antze(AT)iesl.forth.gr
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Ms. Larsen Antje

Education

  • 1998, Physics Lab Technician, IHK Leipzig & Physics Department, University of Leipzig, Germany

Career

  • 1998 - Lab Technician, Specialized in light scattering (SLS, DLS, DDLS), IESL-FORTH Heraklion, Greece
Hierarchical Formation of Supramolecular Transient Networks in Water: A Modular Injectable Delivery System
Patricia Y. W. Dankers, Thomas M. Hermans, Travis W. Baughman, Yuko Kamikawa, Roxanne E. Kieltyka, Maartje M. C. Bastings, Henk M. Janssen, Nico A. J. M. Sommerdijk, Antje Larsen, Marja J. A. van Luyn, Anton W. Bosman, Eliane R. Popa, George Fytas, E. W. Meijer
Adv. Mat., Volume:24, Issue:20, Page:2703-2709, Year:2012, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201104072
Dilution-Induced Self-Assembly of Porphyrin Aggregates: A Consequence of Coupled Equilibria
Floris Helmich, Cameron C. Lee, Marko M. L. Nieuwenhuizen, Jeroen C. Gielen, Peter C. M. Christianen, Antje Larsen, George Fytas, Philippe E. L. G. Leclère, Albertus P. H. J. Schenning, E. W. Meijer
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. , Volume:49, Issue:23, Page:3939-394, Year:2010, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201000162
Incorporation of Nanoparticles into Polymersomes: Size and Concentration Effects
Karmena Jaskiewicz, Antje Larsen, David Schaeffel, Kaloian Koynov, Ingo Lieberwirth, George Fytas, Katharina Landfester, and Anja Kroeger
ACS Nano, Volume:6, Issue:8, Page:7254–7262, Year:2012, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/nn302367m
Supramolecular Structures in Aqueous Solutions of Rigid Polyelectrolytes with Monovalent and Divalent Counterions
Anja Kroeger, Joerg Belack, Antje Larsen, George Fytas, Gerhard Wegner
Macromolecules, Volume:39, Issue:20, Page:7098–7106, Year:2006, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ma061228v
Structure and Dynamics in Dense Suspensions of Micellar Nanocolloids
B. Loppinet, R. Sigel, A. Larsen, G. Fytas, D. Vlassopoulos, G. Liu
Langmuir, Volume:16, Issue:16, Page:6480–6484, Year:2000, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/la000376q
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391362
Email: labrakis(AT)iesl.forth.gr
Webpage: www.sciertist.com
Mr. Lamprakis Yannis

Physicist, MSc. 

2003 -
Technical Scientist at IESL-FORTH, Laser Group. Main areas of activity: Tunable and solid state nanosecond lasers, high/ultrahigh vacuum technology, cryogenics, laboratory safety and waste management, 2D/3D CAD design/modeling of parts/apparatus/setups.

Education

  • 09/1998 - 12/2000 MSc, Applied Molecular Spectroscopy, Dept of Chemistry, Univ. of Crete
  • 09/1992 - 09/1998 BSc, Physics, Univ. of Crete (specialized in lasers/optoelectronics)

Interests

  • Laser Science
  • Vacuum Technology
  • 3D CAD Design/Modeling
  • Chemistry

Other

Research Experience

12/1999 - 12/2000     Graduate Thesis, “Desorption Dynamics in the UV Ablation of Molecular Solids”, 
                                       IESL-FORTH
12/1996 - 06/1998     Undergraduate Thesis: “Ablation: Formation/Desorption Mechanisms of Photoproducts
                                      Below and Beyond Ablation Threshold of C6H5Cl van der Waals molecular solids”,
                                      IESL-FORTH
“Pulse Dependence of Ejection Efficiencies in the UV Ablation of Bi-Component van der Waals Solids”
A. Koubenakis, J. Labrakis, S. Georgiou
Chem. Phys. Lett., Volume:346, Issue:1-2, Page:54-60, Year:2001, DOI:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0009261401009502
"Photoproduct desorption dynamics in the UV ablation of model molecular solids. Ablation of chlorobenzene films at 248 nm"
S. Georgiou, A. Koubenakis, J. Labrakis, M. Lassithiotaki
Appl. Surf. Sci., Volume:127-129, Page:122-127, Year:1998, DOI:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169433297006211
"Formation and desorption dynamics of photoproducts in the ablation of van der Waals films of chlorobenzene at 248 nm"
S. Georgiou, A. Koubenakis, M. Lassithiotaki, J. Labrakis
J. Chem. Phys., Volume:109, Issue:19, Page:8591- 8600, Year:1998, DOI:https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.477524
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391262
Email: ykouts@iesl.forth.gr
Mr. Koutsaidis John
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391225
Mr. Koutantos Efthimis
Office Phone: (+30) 2810 39 4127
Lab Phone: (+30) 2810 39 4142
Email: kosto@physics.uoc.gr
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Mr. Kostopoulos Thanasis

Education

  • 2002, M.Sc., Graduate Program of Microelectronics / Optoelectronics, Physics Dpt, University of Crete, Greece
  • 1999, B.Sc in Physics, Physics Dpt, University of Crete, Greece

Career

  • 2002 - today, Technical Research staff, FORTH - IESL, Greece

Interests

  • Semiconductor processing
  • proccess flow design
  • Nitride based FET processing

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