Varvara Marazioti holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Archaeology and History of Art from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art from the University of West Attica, graduating with distinction. She pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Conservation Studies at the University College London (Qatar), where she was awarded a fully funded Master’s scholarship.
Varvara completed her PhD in the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art at the University of West Attica, supported by a three-year scholarship from the Special Research Fund Account (UniWA). Her PhD thesis, titled “Research on chemical characterisation, degradation, and removal of spray-paints from contemporary murals”, focused on the in-depth chemical analysis of artists’ spray paints using a multi-analytical approach, exploration of their ageing mechanisms, and the innovative use of nanotechnology for effective cleaning. She presents her research results in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences.
Varvara’s research interests focus on the study of paints and coatings, with a particular emphasis on the application of eco-friendly materials in cultural heritage conservation. She has experience both as an archaeologist and as a conservator of archaeological materials (ceramics, stone, metals, mosaics), historical objects (architectural elements, metallic objects, wall paintings, and mosaics), and contemporary public artworks (murals and sculptures). Currently, she is a researcher at the CULTLAB research laboratory.