FORTH and EACA Join Forces to Advance Archaeological Conservation Through Laser Technologies
CALLOS Brings Advanced Conservation Technologies to Athens Monuments
In situ micro-Raman spectroscopy: A fast and efficient screening tool for assessing human DNA preservation in ancient dental remains
New study published in Microchemical Journal
Methods and Workflows for Colour Change Modelling and Reconstruction
A new book chapter titled “Methods and Workflows for Colour Change Modelling and Reconstruction” has been published in Chromatic Visions (LNCS, Springer, 2026). The chapter introduces advanced methodologies for colour change modelling and reconstruction.
A Tale of Two Museums – China-Greece Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Cultural HeritageConservation Technology
The Joint Laboratory promotes cutting-edge conservation technologies and serves as a bridge connecting scientific expertise with cultural dialogue.
TriENA: A novel, hybrid spectrometer at the Ephorate of Antiquities Conservation Labs, in the City of Athens
We are thrilled to announce the publication of our paper in Analytical Chemistry
Palace Museum of Beijing Delegation Visits FORTH
A Palace Museum delegation visited FORTH to strengthen collaboration and advance joint initiatives in cultural heritage conservation.
What a wonderful way to say goodbye to 2025!!
What a wonderful way to say goodbye to 2025!!
Ageing-induced changes in varnish–coated oil paints: Surface and subsurface multi-technical analysis
Excited to announce a new research article published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage presenting an in-depth, multi-technical study of the ageing processes that affect varnish-coated oil paints.
PhoHS Team at the 15th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone 2025
PhoHS Team of IESL-FORTH at the 15th “International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone 2025”
Setting up a methodology for restoring degraded daguerreotypes using UV lasers and atmospheric non-thermal plasma cleaning techniques
A new article on daguerreotype research has been published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage*, produced through a collaborative effort between the PhoHS group of IESL-FORTH and CNR-INO Florence as part of the DIAGNOSE project.
Diploma Thesis Presentation – Theofania Xantouli
Congratulations to Theofania for her excellent presentation title “Laser ablation studies of materials used to support the paintings’ canvases; wax-resin, rabbit skin glue, and zinc oxide in oil.“.
A Heartfelt Goodbye to Vincent Detalle
March 4, 2025
Deeply saddened by the loss of our dearest friend, colleague, and collaborator.
Preserving Cultural Heritage Amidst Climate Change: A Europe Direct Crete Colloquium Featuring discussions on how coastal monuments can be safeguarded
October 31, 2024
Sharing results and insights of the EU project HERACLES.
Starting the OtoLIBS Project
October 07-18, 2024
During a two-week visit, our team analyzes otoliths using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy.
Diploma Thesis Presentation – Anastasios Nikolaos Raikidis
October 17, 2024
Congratulations to Nikola on his excellent presentation.
The PhoHS team presented at the colloquium organized by the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation.
Colloquium on “Traditional and innovative techniques in the protection and promotion of monuments”.
Farewell Austin, you will be dearly missed
October 2, 2024
Deeply saddened by the loss of our dearest friend, colleague, and collaborator.
Our most recent findings were shared at the “3rd Bridge of Archaeometry” Conference in Patra.
Our PhD student Maria Eleni Konstantinou had the chance to shared the latest findings on her recent research.
President Xi’s initiative of global civilizations and the cooperation between FORTH and the Palace Museum
The Photonics for Heritage Science team is thrilled to be featured in a documentary for the collaborative project between IESL– FORTH and the Palace Museum.
PhoHS presence at the colloquium dedicated to Research projects on Cultural Heritage funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation
PhoHS of IESL- FORTH had a strong representation in the colloquium “Protection and Promotion of Greek Cultural Heritage”
PROTEAS Open-access Laboratory at the National Gallery of Athens; public presentation within the colloquium dedicated on “Research projects on Cultural Heritage” funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Innovation
Kostas Hatzigiannakis on behalf of the Photonics for Heritage Science IESL – FORTH team, had the chance to present PROTEAS Open Laboratory
PAλλAS, the 3-wavelength Laser Cleaning System
PhoHS group has developed an innovative, transportable ns Nd: YAG system with triple-wavelength (3λ) beam output.
Applying laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and elemental imaging on marine shells for archaeological and environmental research
New article published in Scientific Reports
The Director of the Palace Museum visited FORTH to sign an MoU
Visit from the Director of Palace Museum to FORTH
Visiting, in Beijing, the Joint Laboratory of IESL- FORTH and the Palace Museum.
Visiting the Joint Laboratory with Place Museum, in Beijing.
Photoacoustic real-time monitoring of UV laser ablation of aged varnish coatings on heritage objects
A recent article has been published in the Virtual Special Issue of the Journal of Cultural Heritage dedicated to LACONA XIII proceedings
CALLOS TriENA at Open Conservation Laboratory
CALLOS TriENA at Open Conservation Laboratory, Athens
TriENA, Laser spectroscopy
TriENA hybrid system combines 3 spectroscopic analytical techniques (LIBS, LED-IF, and DR).
IPERION HS FIXLAB project LasArt
IPERION HS FIXLAB project LasArt
Visit from July 3rd to 14th, 2023.
On-site tests on the PROTEAS Instrumentation at the National Gallery -Alexandros Soutsos Museum in Athens
A series of on-site tests of the PROTEAS instrumentation were performed by PhoHS team of IESL – FORTH researchers