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Office Phone: (+30) 2810 391134
Email: alina(AT)iesl.forth.gr
Webpage: http://al5801.wix.com/lasersforartsake [4]
Full CV: Download [5]
Publications PDF: Download [6]
Ms. Melessanaki Kristalia
Technical Scientist

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, [7] 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 [8]
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 [9]
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 [10]
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 [11]
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 [12]
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 [13]
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 [14]
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 [15]
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 [16]
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 [17]
‘‘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 [18]
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 [19]
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 [20]
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 [21]
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 [22]
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 [23]
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 [24]
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 [25]
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 [26]
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 [27]
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 [28]
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 [29]
The use of lasers for the removal of shellac from wood
E.M. Aligizaki, K. Melessanaki and A. Pournou
e-PS, Volume:5, Page:36-40, Year:2008, DOI:www.morana-rtd.com/e-preservationscience/2008/Aligizaki-21-02-2008.pdf [30]
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 [31]
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 [32]
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 [33]
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 [34]

Links
[1] http://www.researcherid.com/rid/Y-2485-2018 [2] https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3680-0814?lang=en [3] https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=oyB7bE4AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F6cMJiWzgOili_rAro7lBdip0jIfaTWSsy3L43B1mnyndHeRpjXzqu_JJjGizQep1vqFROhA3czQuokEGIsMBQvyE604rRL0afwEQUNmXqiDXzqL38 [4] http://al5801.wix.com/lasersforartsake [5] https://cc-webserver.iesl.forth.gr/sites/default/files/cv-en/2019_KMelessanaki_CV.pdf [6] https://cc-webserver.iesl.forth.gr/sites/default/files/publications/K%20Melessanaki%20List%20of%20CH%20publicationsKH.docx_.pdf [7] https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2017158390 [8] https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42300-0_9 [9] https://doi.org/10.3390/jimaging7090183 [10] https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-021-01929-4 [11] https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-21804 [12] https://doi.org/10.29026/oea.2020.190037 [13] https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.001154 [14] https://doi.org/10.1784/insi.2018.60.12.663 [15] https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings8040124 [16] https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5022749 [17] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2017.07.004 [18] https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-017-0163-0 [19] https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-019-0284-8 [20] https://doi.org/10.1017/S1431927616011570 [21] https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-016-0085-2 [22] https://doi.org/10.1179/0039363015Z.000000000201 [23] https://doi.org/10.1017/S1431927614013580 [24] https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2014.01.007 [25] https://doi.org/10.13189/ujpa.2013.010215 [26] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-010-5647-7 [27] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00339-010-5644-x [28] https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-009-3060-x [29] https://www.opticsinfobase.org/as/abstract.cfm?uri=as-63-3-280 [30] https://www.morana-rtd.com/e-preservationscience/2008/Aligizaki-21-02-2008.pdf [31] https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.33.000240 [32] https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-006-0908-1 [33] https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2005.11.016 [34] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2023.08.006 [35] https://cc-webserver.iesl.forth.gr/en/research/photonics-heritage-science