Photonics provides revolutionary tools for the preservation, analysis, and understanding of cultural heritage. Through non-invasive techniques like laser scanning, hyperspectral imaging, and optical coherence tomography, we can meticulously document artifacts, reveal hidden details, analyze material composition, and monitor degradation without causing damage. These advancements enhance conservation efforts, facilitate accurate restoration, and deepen our appreciation of historical treasures.
In this online event, we’ll explore the latest developments in photonics for cultural heritage, discuss key challenges, and engage with experts on the future of conservation and archaeological research.
Join us to discover how photonics is shaping the next era of cultural heritage preservation and exploration!
15:00 – 15:05 Opening by Jeremy Picot-Clemente, Photonics Technology Expert at EPIC
15:05 – 15:20 Matis – Marie Eve Didier, CEO and founder
15:20 – 15:35 Nireos – HERA: a Fourier transform-based hyperspectral camera for Cultural Heritage – Marta Ghirardello, Technical Sales Manager
15:35 – 15:50 NTNU – Spectral imaging for conservation science – current research challenges – Jon Yngve Hardeberg, Professor of Colour Imaging and Founder and CEO of Spektralion AS
15:50 – 16:05 Synova – How the water jet laser has changed the diamond industry – Nitin Shankar, Special Advisor in the Diamond Business
16:05 – 16:20 Clyde HSI – The challenge of ”RRR” optical measurements in Art Heritage Science and Conservation – John Gilchrist, Managing Director
16:20 – 16:35 Hirox – Microscopic 3D images of an entire painting? High-resolution non-destructive 3D color scans with the HIROX 3D digital microscope – Émilien Leonhardt, Managing Director
16:35 – 16:50 Xpectraltek – Photonics for Cultural Heritage – Ali Kamalabadi, COO
16:50 – 17:00 Closing by Jeremy Picot-Clemente, Photonics Technology Expert at EPIC
After receiving his degree in electrical engineering in 1960 in West-Berlin, Nitin Shankar worked in product development (AEG, Berlin), manufacturing (IBM, India), management consulting (Nitin Shankar Associates), project management (Machine Sazi, Iran) and sales (TESA, Switzerland). Retired since 2004, his consulting relationship with Synova SA, a Swiss company manufacturing laser machines, started in 2010 when the company sold their first systems to the diamond industry in Surat (India). His experience inspired him to write a book titled ‘The Synergy of Light and Water’
Dr. John Gilchrist is an applied physicist specialising in time-resolved and steady-state optical spectroscopy since completing his PhD research at the University of Strathclyde. He was the first spectroscopy engineer at Edinburgh Instruments, playing a key role in the technical and commercial development of its time-resolved spectroscopy business. He later served as Director of Optical Spectroscopy and Director of Custom Diffraction Gratings at Horiba Jobin Yvon. For over 20 years, John has led ClydeHSI as Managing Director, focusing on hyperspectral imaging for complex measurement applications, including cultural heritage science. He is a regular scientific contributor and led the IEEE P4001 standards work that resulted in the standard being published in October 2025.
Ali Kamalabadi has a master degree in Mechatronics with 7 years of experience in spectral imaging systems development. He attended and completed some EU projects and he talks English, Portugues and Persian
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