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Cyprus Mourns the Loss of Renowned Scientist Ioanna Kakoulli

Published January 2, 2026, 10:01
Cyprus Mourns the Loss of Renowned Scientist Ioanna Kakoulli

Cyprus is mourning the untimely death of Professor Ioanna Kakoulli, a scientist of international renown in the field of cultural heritage and archaeometry. Stavros Malas announced the news, expressing his deep sorrow over the loss of a personality with integrity, vision, and scientific excellence. Ioanna Kakoulli made a significant contribution to the protection and promotion of historical heritage, combining technology with history and the conservation of works of art. She was about to take over as director of the Center for Science and Technology in Archaeology at the Cyprus Institute. Her colleagues and Stavros Malas describe her as a kind, compassionate, and hardworking person with a genuine interest in others. Condolences are extended to her family.