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Lampros Papoutsakis is a Physicist graduated from the Physics Department of the University of Crete (1998). After completed his Master’s Degree (2002) in Microelectronics-Optoelectronics (University of Crete) he joined IESL-FORTH (2002). He has been involved in several research projects providing divert services, both in Technical support and Research involvement. The first includes operation, handling and student training in numerous instruments and techniques like XRD, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, Raman/UV-Vis spectroscopies, Surface Tension, Optical and Electronic Microscopy (TEM/SEM) and laboratory support. The latter relates with research projects in the areas of smart polymeric surfaces, responsive polymeric nanoparticles, polymer blends for solid electrolyte applications.

Education

• 2002, Master's Degree Microelectronics-Optoelectronics University of Crete (UoC)
• 1998, Bachelor in Physics University of Crete (UoC)

Career

• 02/2004 - Today Research Assistant at Hybrid Nanostructures Group, FORTH - IESL, Greece
• 01/2003 - 01/2004 Trainee at Polymer Group, FORTH - IESL, Greece

Awards/Prizes/Distinctions

• 1998 "Summer School of Advanced Physics" Physics Department (UoC) Award - Fellowship

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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

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.