Dr Erato Kartaki

Dr Erato Kartaki is a Research Fellow in Heritage Science at the Plastic Innovation and Curation (PlastIC) Research Centre. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, an MSc in Cultural Informatics, an MSc in Archaeological Computing, and a PhD in Digital Humanities. Her research focuses on the application of innovative methods and materials in cultural heritage, as well as digital visualisation and restoration.

Before joining AUB, Erato was a Research Fellow in Digital Skill Development at the University of Exeter, where she worked on the Hot Source! Targeted Digital Skills Development: From Artefact to Analytics project and contributed to the Digital Skills Network in Arts and Humanities. In this role, she trained researchers and professionals in 2D, 2.5D, and 3D visualisation techniques. She has also worked as a conservator on various projects for the Greek Ministry of Culture, as a digital conservator on a project with the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, and has collaborated with the British Museum and the Natural History Museum on her research.

At PlastIC, Erato undertakes original research into the analysis and preservation of plastic materials and objects, focusing on their sustainability for both cultural and industrial applications. She is particularly dedicated to developing methodologies that bridge the preservation of plastic materials in cultural heritage with sustainability.

As a passionate educator, Erato is committed to sharing her expertise with students and researchers, fostering the next generation of cultural heritage professionals, and engaging the wider community through workshops and training in heritage science and digital methods.