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Mourning in the Cypriot Scientific Community for the Premature Death of Ioanna Kakouli

Published January 2, 2026, 09:26

The Cypriot scientific community is in mourning for the premature death of Academic Ioanna Kakouli. Stavros Malas expressed his deep sorrow, emphasizing Kakouli's significant contribution to the science of cultural heritage and archaeometry, as well as her ethics and dedication to research and culture. Ioanna Kakouli was about to take over as director of the Science and Technology Center in Archeology of the Cyprus Institute, a prospect that would bring new synergies and inspiration. She is described as a kind, benevolent and discreetly powerful person.