SUBMITTED- IN PRESS:

1.  “Development of a hybrid photoacoustic and optical monitoring system for the study of laser ablation processes upon the removal of encrustation from stonework”, Athanasia Papanikolaou, George J. Tserevelakis, Kristalia Melessanaki, Giannis Zacharakis, Paraskevi Pouli

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ARTICLES IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS 

 

• “Cleaning of gypsum-rich black crusts on granite using a dual wavelength Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser”, J.S. Pozo-Antonio, A Papanikolaou, A. Philippidis, K. Melessanaki, T. Rivas, P. Pouli, Construction and Building Materials 226 (2019) 721–733, doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.298

• “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, 2019, 7:44, doi.org/10.1186/s40494-019-0284-8

• “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 44, 1154-1157, 2019, doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.001154

• “Extensive elemental mapping unlocks Mg/Ca ratios as climate proxy in seasonal records of Mediterranean limpets”, N. Hausmann, A. L. Prendergast, A. Lemonis, J. Zech, P. Roberts, P. Siozos, D. Anglos, Scientific Reports 9, 3698, 2019, doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-39959-9

• “Combined photoacoustic imaging to delineate the internal structure of paintings”, A. dal Fovo, G.J. Tserevelakis, A. Papanikolaou, G. Zacharakis, R. Fontana, Optics Letters 44, 4, 919-922, 2019, doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.000919.

• “On-line photoacoustic monitoring of laser cleaning on stone: Evaluation of cleaning effectiveness and detection of potential damage to the substrate”, G.J. Tserevelakis, J.S. Pozo-Antonio, P. Siozos, T. Rivas, P. Pouli, G. Zacharakis, Journal of Cultural Heritage 35, 108- 115 (2019), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2018.05.014

• “Introducing the HERACLES Ontology – Semantics for Cultural Heritage Management”, T. Hellmund, P. Hertweck, D. Hilbring, J. Mossgraber, G. Alexandrakis, P. Pouli, A Siatou and G. Padeletti, Heritage, Special Issue “Cultural Heritage - Materials, Techniques and Knowledge Perspectives on a Common Identity”, 2018, 1, 377–391; doi:10.3390/heritage1020026

• “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, 8, 124 (2018); doi:10.3390/coatings8040124

• “Photoacoustic signal attenuation analysis for the assessment of thin layers thickness in paintings”, G. J. Tserevelakis,   A. Dal Fovo, K. Melessanaki, R. Fontana, and G. Zacharakis, Journal of Applied Physics 123, 123102 (2018); doi :10.1063/1.5022749

• "Towards the understanding of the two wavelength laser cleaning in avoiding yellowing on stonework: a micro-Raman and LIBS study” A. Papanikolaou, P. Siozos, A. Philippidis, K. Melessanaki, P. Pouli. LACONA XI Proceedings, 95-104 (2017); doi: 10.12775/3875-4.06

• “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 (2017) 5:50, doi:10.1186/s40494-017-0163-0 

• “Portable laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy/diffuse reflectance hybrid spectrometer for analysis of inorganic pigments”, P. Siozos, A. Philippidis, D. Anglos, Spectrochimica Acta Part B 137, 93-100 (2017); doi.org/10.1016/j.sab.2017.09.005.

• “Optical coherence tomography and non-linear microscopy for paintings – A study of the complementary capabilities and laser degradation effects”, H. Liang, M. Mari, Chi Shing Cheung, S. Kogou, P. Johnson, G. Filippidis, Optics Express, 25, 16, 19640-19653 (2017); doi:10.1364/OE.25.019640.

• “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 (2017); doi:10.1016/j.culher.2017.07.004.

•  “Nonlinear imaging microscopy for assessing structural and photochemical modifications upon laser removal of dammar varnish on photosensitive substrates”, M. Oujja, S. Psilodimitrakopoulos, E. Carrasco, M. Sanz, A. Philippidis, A. Selimis, P. Pouli, G. Filippidis and M. Castillejo, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 19, 22836-22843 (2017); doi: 10.1039/C7CP02509B.

• “Elemental mapping of Mg/Ca intensity ratios in marine mollusc shells using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy” N. Hausmann, P. Siozos, A. Lemonis, A. C. Colonese, H. K. Robson and D. Anglos, J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 32, 1467-1472 (2017); doi: 10.1039/c7ja00131b.

• “Shedding light on the past: optical technologies applied to cultural heritage”, D. Anglos, Heritage Science, 5:29 (2017); doi: 10.1186/s40494-017-0139-0.

• “Materials analyses of pyrotechnological objects from LBA Tiryns, Greece, by means of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): Results and a critical assessment of the method” A. Brysbaert, P. Siozos, M. Vetters, A. Philippidis and D. Anglos, Journal of Archaeological Science 83, 49-61 (2017); doi:10.1016/j.jas.2017.06.007.

•  “Photoacoustic imaging reveals hidden underdrawings in paintings”, G.J. Tserevelakis, I. Vrouvaki, P. Siozos, K. Melessanaki, K.Hatzigiannakis, C. Fotakis, G. Zacharakis, Scientific RepoRts, 7: 747 (2017); doi:10.1038/s41598-017-00873-7.

• “The height of Denier Tournois minting in Greece (1280-1313) according to new archaeometric data” J. Baker, V. Kantarelou, A.G. Karydas, R.E. Jones, P. Siozos, D. Anglos and B. Derham, The Annual of the British School at Athens, 1-41, (2017); doi:10.1017/S0068245416000113.

• “Interference Fringe Patterns in Documentation on Works of Art: Application on Structural Diagnosis of a Fresco Painting”, V.Tornari, A.Tsigarida, V. Ziampaka, F. Kousiaki, E. Kouloumpi, American Journal of Arts and Design, 2, 1, 1-15 (2017), http://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/html/10.11648.j.ajad.20170201.11.html

• “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, 22(5):1072-1083 (2016); doi: 10.1017/S1431927616011570

• “Complimentarity of digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry and simulated infrared thermography for Cultural Heritage structural diagnostic research”, V. Tornari, M. Andrianakis, K. Hatzigiannakis, K. Kosma, V. Detalle, E. Bourguignon, D. Giovannacci, D. Brissaud, International Journal of Engineering Research & Science ,2, 11, 2395-6992 (2016), http://www.ijoer.com/Paper-November-2016/IJOER-NOV-2016-26.pdf

• “The two-wavelength laser cleaning methodology; Theoretical background and examples from its application on CH objects and monuments with emphasis to the Athens Acropolis Sculptures”, P. Pouli, E. Papakonstantinou, K. Frantzikinaki, A. Panou, G. Frantzi, C. Vasiliadis, C. Fotakis, submitted to the thematic series "Optical Technologies applied to Cultural Heritage" of ‘Heritage Science’ Journal, 4:9 (2016); doi: 10.1186/s40494-016-0077-2.

• “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, submitted to the thematic series "Optical Technologies applied to Cultural Heritage" of ‘Heritage Science’ Journal, 4:15 (2015); doi: 10.1186/s40494-016-0085-2

•  “SERS and 2D-Fluorescence for the investigation of aminoacids and egg proteins”, A. Philippidis, Z. E. Papliaka, D. Anglos, Microchemical Journal, 126, 230-236 (2016); doi:10.1016/j.microc.2015.12.008.

•  “Diffusion-model-based risk assessment of moisture originated wood deterioration in historic buildings”, P. Zítek, T.Vyhlídal, J. Fišer, V.Tornari, E. Bernikola, N. Tsigarida, Building and Environment, 94,1, 218–230 (2015); doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.08.006

• “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, 60 (S1), S3-S11 (2015); doi: 10.1179/0039363015Z.000000000201.

• “Preventive deformation measurements on cultural heritage materials based on non-contact surface response of model samples”, V. Tornari, E. Bernikola, N. Tsigarida, M. Andriannakis, K. Hatzigiannakis, J. Leissner, Studies in Conservation, 60 (S1), S143-158 (2015); doi:10.1179/0039363015Z.000000000219.

• “Mitigation strategies for radiation damage in the analysis of ancient materials” L. Bertrand, S. Schöeder, D. Anglos, M.B.H. Breese, K. Janssens, M. Moini, A. Simon, Trends in Analytical Chemistry 66 128_145 (2015); doi:10.1016/j.trac.2014.10.005.

• “Nonlinear imaging techniques as non-destructive, high-resolution diagnostic tools for cultural heritage studies” G. Filippidis, G.J. Tserevelakis, A. Selimis, C. Fotakis Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing 118, 417-423 (2015); doi: 10.1007/s00339-014-8357-8.

• “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 21 510-517 (2015); doi:10.1017/S1431927614013580.

• "Delocalized Photomechanical Effects of UV ns Laser Ablation on Polymer Substrates Captured by Optical Holography Workstation: An Overview on Experimental Result", V. Tornari, Advances in Optics, vol. 2014, Article ID 105482 (2014); doi:10.1155/2014/105482.

• “Crack-Growth on Canvas Paintings during Transport Simulation Monitored with Digital Holographic Speckle Interferometry”, V. Tornari, E. Tsiranidou, E.Bernikola, Advances in Research 2(12): 967-986 (2014); doi: 10.9734/AIR/2014/11388 .

• “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 63, 53-59 (2014); doi:10.1016/j.ndteint.2014.01.007.



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BOOKS

“Lasers in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage; Principles and applications”, Fotakis C., D. Anglos, V. Zafiropulos, S. Georgiou, V. Tornari, Ed. R. G. W. Brown, E. R. Pike (Taylor and Francis, New York 2006).

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CONFERENCE PROCCEEDINGS



1. “Experimental methods on monitoring of materials surfaces in climate change conditions”, V. Tornari, E. Bernikola, J. Leissner, C. Bertolini, D. Camuffo, EWCHP-2013, 3RD European Workshop on Cultural Heritage Preservation Bozen/Bolzano, Italy, 16-18/09/2013

 

2. “Surface reaction under climate impact: A direct holographic visualization of assumed processes”, V. Tornari, E. Bernikola, K. Hatzigiannakis, M. Andriannakis, P. Bellendorf, C. Bertolin, D. Camuffo, L. Kotova, D. Jacobs, J. Leissner, FRINGE 2013, The 7th International Workshop on Advanced Optical Imaging and Metrology, 8-11/09/2013, Germany

 

3. “Deterioration estimation of paintings by means of combined 3D and hyperspectral data analysis” , L.G.Montagud, C. Portales-Ricart, B. Pastor-Carbonell, E. Ribes-Gómez, A. Gutiérrez-Lucas, V. Tornari, V.M. Papadakis, R.M. Groves, B. Sirmacek, A. Bonazza, I. Ozga, J.P. Vermeiren, K.Van Der Zanden, M. Föster, P. Aswendt, A. Borreman, J. D. Ward, A. Cardoso, L. Aguiar, F.Alves, P. Ropret, J.M. Luzón-Nogué, C. Dietz, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- June 2013

 

4. “Surface monitoring measurements of materials on environmental change conditions” V. Tornari, E. Bernikola, P. Bellendorf, C. Bertolin, D. Camuffo, L. Kotova, D. Jacobs, R. Zarnic, V. Rajcic, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- June 2013

 

5.​“Modern technology in originality and authentication dispute on movable and detached artworks” V.Tornari, E. Kouloumpi, F. Koussiaki, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- June 2013

 

6. “Remote photonic metrology in the conservation of cultural heritage”, V. Tornari, G. Pedrini, W. Osten, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- June 2013

 

7. “SYDDARTA: new methodology for digitization of deterioration estimation in paintings”, L.G.Montagud, C. Portales-Ricart, B. Pastor-Carbonell, E. Ribes-Gómez, A. Gutiérrez-Lucas, V. Tornari, V.M. Papadakis, R.M. Groves, B. Sirmacek, A. Bonazza, I. Ozga, J.P. Vermeiren, K.Van Der Zanden, M. Föster, P. Aswendt, A. Borreman, J. D. Ward, A. Cardoso, L. Aguiar, F.Alves, P. Ropret, J.M. Luzón-Nogué, C. Dietz, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- June 2013

 

8. “Modern technology in originality and authentication dispute on movable and detached artworks” V. Tornari, E. Kouloumpi, F. Koussiaki, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- (June 2013)

 

9. “Remote photonic metrology in the conservation of cultural heritage” , V. Tornari, G. Pedrini, W. Osten, SPIE proceedings Vol. 8790, Optics for Arts, Architecture and Archaelogy IV- (June 2013)

 

10. “Real-time monitoring of laser assisted removal of shellac from wooden artefacts using Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry” E. Bernikola, K. Melessanaki, K. Hatzigiannakis, P Pouli and V. Tornari, Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks, eds D. Saunders, M. Strlic, C. Korenberg, N. Luxford and K. Birkholzer, Archetype publications Ltd, London, 52-59 (2013)

 

11. “Laser cleaning of excavated fresco fragments; testing and optimization of laser parameters and structural monitoring by means of Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry”, Zs. Márton, I. Kisapáti, P. Pouli, E. Bernikola, V. Tornari, Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks - LACONA IX proceedings, eds D. Saunders, M. Strlic, C. Korenberg, N. Luxford and K. Birkholzer, Archetype publications Ltd, London, 59-66 (2013)

 

12. “The use of non-linear microscopy techniques to assess the affected region in the laser cleaning of polymeric coatings” S. Kogou, A. Selimis, G. J. Tserevelakis, P. Pouli, G. Filippidis, C. Fotakis, Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks - LACONA IX proceedings, eds D. Saunders, M. Strlic, C. Korenberg, N. Luxford and K. Birkholzer, Archetype publications Ltd, London, 103-107 (2013)

 

13. “Studying transportation effects on canvas paintings by full field digital holographic techniques” E. Tsiranidou, E. Bernikola, V. Tornari, T. Fankhauser, M. Läuchli, N. Baschlin, C. Palmbach, Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks - LACONA IX proceedings, eds D. Saunders, M. Strlic, C. Korenberg, N. Luxford and K. Birkholzer, Archetype publications Ltd, London, 210-212 (2013)

 

14. “A new portable Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry system for artworks structural documentation”, Kostas Hatzigiannakis, Eirini Bernikola, Vivi Tornari, Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks - LACONA IX proceedings, eds D. Saunders, M. Strlic, C. Korenberg, N. Luxford and K. Birkholzer, Archetype publications Ltd, London, 210-212 (2013)

 

15. “The role of the substrate in the laser cleaning process; a study on the laser assisted removal of polymeric consolidation materials from various substrates” S. Kogou, A. Selimis, P. Pouli, S. Georgiou, C. Fotakis, in Lasers in the Conservation of artworks VIII, eds R. Radvan, J. Asmus, M. Castillejo, P. Pouli, A. Nevin, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, London (2011) 23-28.

16. “Laser cleaning studies for the removal of tarnishing from silver and gilt silver threads in silk textiles” B. Taarnskov, P. Pouli, J. Bredal-Jørgensen, in Lasers in the Conservation of artworks VIII, eds R. Radvan, J. Asmus, M. Castillejo, P. Pouli, A. Nevin, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, London (2011) 67-73.

17. “Investigating and optimizing the laser cleaning of corroded iron”, C. Korenberg, A.M. Baldwin, P. Pouli, In the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VII), Series Eds. Castillejo et al., Taylor and Francis group, London, 285-290 (2008).

18. “Investigating the laser cleaning of archaeological copper-alloys using different laser systems”, C. Korenberg, A. Baldwin and P. Pouli. In the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VII), Series Eds. Castillejo et al., Taylor and Francis group, London, 291-296 (2008).

19. “Monitoring of changes in the surface movement of model panel paintings following fluctuations in relative humidity; preliminary results using digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry”, E. Bernikola, V. Tornari, A. Nevin, E. Kouloumpi. In the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VII), Series Eds. Castillejo et al., Taylor and Francis group, London, 391-397 (2008).

20. “Laser-based structural diagnosis: A museums’ point of view”, E. Kouloumpi, A.P. Moutsatsou, M. Trompeta, J. Olafsdottir, C. Tsaroucha, A.V. Terlixi, R.M. Grooves, M. Georges, G.M. Hustinix, V. Tornari. In the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VII), Series Eds. Castillejo et al., Taylor and Francis group, London, 407- 411 (2008).

21.  “The Cleaning of the Parthenon West Frieze by Means of Combined Infrared and Ultraviolet Radiation”, K. Frantzikinaki, G. Marakis, A. Panou, C. Vasiliadis, E. Papakonstantinou, P. Pouli, Th. Ditsa, V. Zafiropulos, C. Fotakis In the Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VI), Series Eds. J. Nimmrichter, W. Kautek and M. Schreiner (Springer Proceedings in Physics 116, 2007), 97-104.

22.  “Removal of simulated dust from water-based acrylic emulsion paints by laser irradiation at IR, VIS and UV wavelengths”, M. Westergaard, P. Pouli, C. Theodorakopoulos, V. Zafiropulos, J. Bredal-Jørgensen, U. Staal Dinesen, In the Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VI), Series Eds. J. Nimmrichter, W. Kautek and M. Schreiner (Springer Proceedings in Physics 116, 2007), 269-279.

23. “Femtosecond Laser Cleaning of Painted Artefacts; Is this the Way Forward?” P. Pouli, G. Bounos, S. Georgiou, C. Fotakis, In the Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA VI), Series Eds. J. Nimmrichter, W. Kautek and M. Schreiner (Springer Proceedings in Physics 116, 2007), 287-293.

24. “Analysis of Proteins in Wall Paintings using Laser Induced Fluorescence.” A. Nevin, D. Anglos, S. Cather and C. Fotakis, in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Heritage, Weathering and Conservation (HWC 2006), 21-24 June 2006, Madrid, Spain, Series Eds. R. Fort, M. Alvarez de Buergo, M. Gomez-Heras, C. Vazquez-Calvo (Taylor and Francis, 2006), pp 627- 626.

25.  “Spectroscopic analysis using a hybrid LIBS-Raman system”, A. Giakoumaki, I. Osticioli & D. Anglos, in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Heritage, Weathering and Conservation (HWC 2006), 21-24 June 2006, Madrid, Spain, Series Eds. R. Fort, M. Alvarez de Buergo, M. Gomez-Heras, C. Vazquez-Calvo (Taylor and Francis, 2006), p. 633-638.

26.  “Laser cleaning studies of hard insoluble aluminosilicate crusts on minoan (LM IIIC) pottery shreds”, S. Chlouveraki, P. Pouli, K. Melessanaki, K. Zervaki, M. Yiannakaki, in the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA V), Series Eds. Κ. Dickmann, C. Fotakis, J. F. Asmus (Springer Proceedings in Physics 100, 2005) pp 143-148.

27. “Analysis of archaeological objects with LMNTI, a new transportable LIBS instrument” K. Melessanaki, A. Mastrogiannidou, S. Chlouveraki, S.C. Ferrence, P.P. Betancourt, D.Anglos, in the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA V), Series Eds. Κ. Dickmann, C. Fotakis, J. F. Asmus (Springer Proceedings in Physics 100, 2005), pp 443- 451.

28. “Comparative Holography in the Conservation Structural Diagnosis; An El Greco Exemplary Exploitation.”, V. Tornari, A. Bonarou, V. Zafiropulos, C. Fotakis, N. Smyrnakis, S. Stassinopoulos, in the Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks (LACONA V), Series Eds. Κ. Dickmann, C. Fotakis, J. F. Asmus (Springer Proceedings in Physics 100, 2005), pp 513- 524.