Sisters of the Convent:
Sr Daniilia, Sr Aimiliani, Sr Porphyria, Sr Heliodora, Sr Maximi ormylia@artdiagnosis.gr Education: Iconographers and Chemists. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Ioannina. Previous Employment/Occupation: 1974-now: Byzantine Iconography (wall painting, icon painting, miniatures, mosaics).
1996-now: Researchers, Ormylia Foundation. Research Activities: - Study of Byzantine iconography (tradition, recipes, bibliography, etc.)
- Research and categorization of painting techniques of old wall paintings, icons, miniatures, paintings, etc.
- Physicochemical analysis of inorganic and organic materials of artifacts: pigments, dyes, binding media, varnishes.
- Documentation of the state of preservation of artifacts by means of Non-destructive and Analytical methods of Diagnosis.
- Authentication issues of artifacts
Sofia Sotiropoulou s.sotiropoulou@artdiagnosis.gr Education: PhD, National Technical University of Athens, Department of Chemical Engineers,
D.E.A., University of Bordeaux,
Degree in Physics, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.
D.E.U.G. in Art History, Paris X University Nanterre.
Previous Employment/Occupation: 1996-to date: Researcher, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
1993-1995: Scientific associate, Archaeometry Laboratory of “Democritus” National Centre of Scientific Research.
Research Activities: - Physiochemical characterization, analysis and study of cultural heritage artworks.
- Visible spectroscopy.
- Colour science.
- Analysis of physiochemical properties of pigments.
- Recording and interpretation of multi-spectral images.
- Documentation.
More about the publications Georgios Karagiannis g.karagiannis@artdiagnosis.gr Education: PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Degree Electronics & Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Previous Employment/Occupation: 1997-now: Engineer, Researcher, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
1996: Hellenic Telecommunication Authority (Collaboration as electrical Engineer student)
1993-1995: Technical Company (Development of Telecommunication studies for VHF, UHF broadcasting systems and field coverage) Research Activities: - Non Destructive Testing
- Image and signal Processing
- Databases development
Lecture at Southampton University, 02/11/2007. More about the publications Ioannis Karapanagiotis g.karapanagiotis@artdiagnosis.gr Education: PhD, University of Minnesota, USA.
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Previous Employment/Occupation: 2003-to date: Researcher, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
2002-2003: Head of production and quality control, THRACE PLASTICS.
2000: Assistant Researcher, Intel Co., Oregon, USA.
1995-2000: Assistant Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA.
Research Activities: - Physiochemical characterization, analysis and study of cultural works (icons, paintings, murals, fabrics):
- Natural pigments.
- Binding means.
- Varnishes.
- Development and assessment of protection methods for cultural heritage monuments using organic covers.
- Surface phenomena of maceration and demaceration of thin organic films.
- Surface properties of materials.
More about the publications Argyrios Damtsios a.damtsios@artdiagnosis.gr Education: Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2006).
2006-to date: Post-graduate programme in the Department of Applied Information Technology at the University of Macedonia (Thessaloniki).
Previous Employment/Occupation: 2006-to date: Engineer, Researcher, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
2004: Employment at (Athens Olympic Broadcasting) as a Sound Engineer, within the framework of the radio and television coverage of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
2003: Employment at VARVARESSOS S.A. textile industry (seated in Naoussa) in order to map the electric power distribution network.
Research Activities: - Non Destructive Testing.
- Image and signal Processing.
- Software design and development.
- 3D image rendering and model reconstruction.
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Michail Christodoulou m.christodoulou@artdiagnosis.gr Education: PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Degree Electronics & Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Previous Employment/Occupation: 2008-now: Engineer, Researcher, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre. National Telecommunications and Post.
D.E.I. Foundation, Thessaloniki
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Department of Electronics, TEI of Thessaloniki
Research Activities: - Electronic Circuit Design
- Microwave antennas
More about the publication Konstandinos Vavliakis
k.vavliakis@artdiagnosis.gr Education:PhD Student at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2008-to date).
Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2007). Previous Employment/Occupation: 2007 – to date: Researcher, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
2008 – to date: Computer Engineer, Informatics and Telematics Institute.
2006: Ormylia Art Diagnosis Centre (Collaboration as Electrical Engineer student).
2004: Compucon S.A. (Collaboration as Electrical Engineer student).
Research Activities: - Social Networks Analysis
- Semantic Web Technologies
- Databases development and administration
- Software development
More about the publications Christos Salpistis Assistant professor in Electrical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Scientific Advisor, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre chrsalp@meng.auth.gr Education: PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1992).
Degree, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1979).
Previous Employment/Occupation: 1997-to date: Scientific Advisor, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
1997 Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineers, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
1981 Scientific Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineers, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
1979-1981 Post-graduate student, Department of Mechanical Engineers, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Research Activities: - Engine elements, Friction, Experimental Endurance, Measurement Layouts, Non-destructive Measurement Methods, Diagnostic Measurement Methods.
- Independent tutoring in Experimental Endurance, Electronics and Mechanical Electronics.
- Authoring of notes for lectures in Electronics and Mechanical Electronics.
- Creation of laboratories for Experimental Material endurance.
- Infrared reflecting laboratory.
More about the publications Georgios Emmanouil g.emmanouil@artdiagnosis.gr Education: Post-graduate degree in Geoinformatics, National Technical University of Athens, Departments of Electrical Engineers – Civil Engineers – Surveying Engineers, Degree in Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Previous Employment/Occupation: 2005-to date: European Programme Manager, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
2002-2005: Scientific associate in Construction Management, “Egnatia Odos”.
1994-2002: Infrastructure Project Researcher.
Contact Katerina Karagianni Executive Assistant Secretariat k.karagianni@artdiagnosis.gr Education: Public Vocational Training Foundation (OEEK) of the Prefecture of Moudania, Department of “Computerised Accounting” (2000). Previous Employment/Occupation: 10/2002-to date: Secretary-Accountant, Ormylia Foundation, Art Diagnosis Centre.
03/2001-09/2002: Secretary-Accountant, "HOVERNET Ltd"/GIOTIS-MAMAGANIDIS & CO. Limited Partnership, software production & PC trading company.
10/2000-01/2001: Administrative Personnel, Agricultural Bank of Greece, Thessaloniki Branch, “Import – Export” department.
08/1999-06/2000: Προσωπικό, Social Security Institute of the Prefecture of Moudania.
09/1998-07/1999: Secretary at a Technical Firm in the Prefecture of Moudania.
Contact Lemonia Valianou PhD Student lianavalianou@yahoo.gr Education: Post-graduate degree in “Chemical Analysis – Quality Control” – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Degree from the Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Previous Employment/Occupation: 2006-to date: PhD Candidate at the National Technical University of Athens (Department of Chemical Engineering) Research Activities: - Physiochemical characterization, analysis and study of artworks with high yield liquid chromatography
- Composition of lacquers and study of dyeing technologies used on historical fabrics
- Definition of trace elements and main elements using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy
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