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University of West Attica

Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies

Professor Spiros Zervos

Prof. Spiros Zervos - Research

Research interests

  • Paper Conservation
  • Paper and Cellulose Ageing
  • Paper Properties
  • Ethics and Principles of Conservation
  • Preservation of Books and Archival Meterials
  • Digital Preservation

Participation in research projects

  • 2021-2024: Member of the main research group of the research project: "Documentation and Ontology of Modern Cultural Heritage Exhibits / Objects and Methods for Restoration and Maintenance, Behavioral Analysis and Creation of Personalized Visitor Experience in Museums and Multi-Cultural Sites / Open Labs" [MELTOPENLAB}
  • 2019-2020: Coordinator of the research project: "Documentation of the condition and determination of the technical specifications for the conservation of the technical drawings of the YAMP historical archive (EYDAP).
  • 2012-2014: Member of the main research group, "Archimedes III” research project: Oil paintings on paper support: documentation of the preservation state using multispectral imaging and chemical analysis. Determination of evaluation criteria - conservation treatment proposals. COORDINATOR: Professor Athina Alexopoulou, Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, TEI of Athens. BUDGET: € 83000.
  • 2012-2016: Member of the main research group, "Thales” research project: Investigation of the environmental factors effects on organic materials constituting the natural and cultural heritage. COORDINATOR: Professor Georgios Panagiaris, Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, TEI of Athens. BUDGET: € 600000.
  • 2012-2015: Member of the main research group, "Thales” research project: Development of an integrated information environment for assessment and documentation of conservation interventions to cultural works/objects with non destructive techniques. COORDINATOR: Professor Maria Koui, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens. BUDGET: 600000 €.
  • 2012-2014: Member of the scientific team, "Digital Convergence" Operational Programme: TEI-A Library: Development of Digital Services. COORDINATOR: Professor Daphne Kyriaki-Manessi, Department of Library Science and Information Systems, ΤΕΙ of Athens. BUDGET: 958.000 €
  • 2009-2013: Member of the scientific team, "Education and Lifelong Training Programme": Student Work experience Program. COORDINATOR: Daphne Kyriaki-Manessi, Department of Library Science and Information Systems, ΤΕΙ of Athens. BUDGET: 258.000 €