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Dr. Pinon Hermida Victor is a Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) under the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH). He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of A Coruña (2011) and has conducted extensive research on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), focusing on femtosecond lasers, double-pulse configurations, and applications in material analysis, archaeology, and environmental science. His career includes roles at Applied Photonics Ltd (UK) as Senior Applications Scientist (2014-2020) and postdoctoral fellowships at FORTH-IESL through the Marie Curie ATLAS program (2006-2008). Research interests span LIBS methodology development, optical fiber systems for high-power lasers, and software for spectral analysis. Notable contributions include portable LIBS instrument design and radiation-resistant optical components for nuclear facilities. Awards include the 2008 LIBS Contest and the 2011 Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado. Recent work focuses on applying LIBS to archaeological mollusc shell analysis for climate and environmental studies. He collaborates internationally on LIBS quantification challenges and instrument durability in harsh environments. Education: PhD in Physics (2011), University of A Coruña; Diploma in Physics (2001), University of Santiago de Compostela Key Roles: Senior Applications Scientist (Applied Photonics), Marie Curie Fellow (FORTH-IESL), Researcher (Laboratory of Industrial Applications of Lasers) Lab Affiliations: IESL-FORTH and University of A Coruña laser labs

• Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)
• Optical Engineering
• Materials Analysis
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Professor Dimitrios Anglos is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Crete , where he has been since 2009. He is also an Associated Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL-FORTH) , having previously served as a Researcher (2001–2009) and Postdoctoral Fellow (1995–2001) there. BSc in Chemistry (1985) from the University of Athens, Greece PhD in Physical Chemistry (1994) from Cornell University, USA His research focuses on photophysics of molecules and nanomaterials for sensing applications and the development of mobile laser spectroscopic instruments (LIF, LIBS, Raman) for in situ analysis in fields like cultural heritage preservation and industrial monitoring . Recent publications highlight his work with ZnO/polymer hybrids, carbon nanomaterials, and portable spectrometers for pigment and biomolecule analysis. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his leadership in integrating advanced spectroscopic techniques and contributions to interdisciplinary projects in archaeology and materials science underscore his impact.

• Photophysics
• Nanomaterials
• Optical Sensing
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Olga Kokkinaki is a Post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) of the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) since 2009, specializing in laser diagnostics for industrial, environmental, and cultural heritage applications. Her academic qualifications include: PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of Crete, Greece (2009) MSc in Optoelectronics-Microelectronics, University of Crete, Greece (2004) BSc in Physics, University of Crete, Greece (2002) Her research centers on advanced laser spectroscopy methodologies, with primary expertise in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF) for material analysis. She develops optimization protocols for industrial environmental monitoring and designs LIF schemes to evaluate laser cleaning processes on artworks. Additional focus areas include Pump-Probe laser techniques, remote sensing, laser ablation mechanisms in molecular solids, and comparative LIBS-Mass Spectrometry studies for cultural heritage conservation. Publication analysis reveals consistent specialization in heritage science applications, particularly in developing reliable identification protocols for historical materials through time-resolved spectroscopic techniques. Her work bridges analytical chemistry, material science, and conservation practice with strong industrial applicability. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student supervision or research grant leadership is not specified in the source text. Dr. Kokkinaki operates within IESL-FORTH's Diagnostic Methodologies and Instrumentation research group, contributing to photonics-based heritage science initiatives through collaborative projects focused on laser-material interaction analysis and conservation technology development.

• Laser Spectroscopy
• Cultural Heritage Science
• Material Science
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Couris Stelios is a Professor of Laser Physics & Applications at the Department of Physics, University of Patras, Greece. He holds a joint affiliation with the Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Processes (ICE-HT) of FORTH. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor and Principal Researcher at FORTH, with extensive experience in laser physics, nonlinear optics, and materials science. Education: B.S. in Physics, University of Athens (1976-1980) D.E.A. in Physics of Ionized Gases, University of Toulouse (1980-1981) Ph.D. in Physics of Ionized Gases and Plasmas, University of Toulouse (1980-1984) His research focuses on nonlinear optical materials, laser spectroscopy, and applications in nanomaterials such as graphene derivatives and fullerene-based compounds. He has pioneered studies on optical limiting, ultrafast phenomena in 2D materials, and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for food authentication and combustion diagnostics. Key awards include the NATO Fellowship (1988-1989) and EU Post-doctoral Grant (1987-1988). His work spans over 200 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing graphene-based nanomaterials, quantum well structures, and LIBS in food science. He collaborates with institutions globally, advancing optoelectronics and materials for photonics applications.

• Laser Physics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Materials Science
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Mavromanolakis Antonis is a Technical Scientist and Research Assistant at the Polymer and Colloid Science Group of IESL-FORTH. He holds a Bachelor of Physics (1997) and a Master of Microelectronics-Optoelectronics (2004) from the University of Crete, Greece. He has also been certified as an observer meteorologist (2001) and has extensive teaching experience, including roles as a high school science teacher (2005–2016) and lecturer at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete (2004–2011). Research Interests: His work focuses on advanced spectroscopic techniques such as Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Time of Flight spectroscopy, and nonlinear optics. He specializes in polymer science, particularly supramolecular polymers under high-pressure conditions, and has contributed to innovations in laser development, rheo-optical setups, and 3D printing applications. His expertise extends to force sensing optical tweezers, temperature/pressure control systems using Arduino/Python, and materials characterization under extreme conditions. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees/students are listed, his career includes collaborative research projects at FORTH and teaching roles. No specific grant details are provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Polymer and Colloid Science Group at IESL-FORTH, contributing to interdisciplinary research in materials science and optical technologies.

• Nonlinear Optics
• Polymer Science
• Laser Spectroscopy
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Dimitrios Anglos is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Crete, appointed as an Associate Professor in 2009 and promoted to Professor in 2017. He is also an associate faculty member at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (IESL-FORTH), where he worked as a Researcher (2001-2009) and a postdoctoral fellow (1995-2001). His research focuses on laser spectroscopic techniques and their applications in materials science and cultural heritage. Education: B.A. in Chemistry (1985) from the University of Athens Ph.D. in Photoinduced Intramolecular Electron Transfer (1994) from Cornell University His research group investigates photophysics in molecules and nanomaterials for sensing applications, such as ZnO/polymer hybrids and carbon nanomaterials, while developing mobile laser spectroscopic instrumentation for cultural heritage and industrial monitoring. Recent publications highlight his work on LIBS, SERS, and hybrid spectrometers for diverse analytical tasks. Anglos leads laboratory efforts at the University of Crete (Office C214/Lab IT) and collaborates with IESL-FORTH. His team integrates LIBS with mass spectrometry for simultaneous elemental and molecular analysis, advancing portable solutions for on-site material characterization.

• Spectroscopy
• Photophysics
• Nanomaterials
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