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Nikiforos Kollias
April 29, 1941 ~ November 23, 2016 (age 75) 75 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Norah Chen
on January 8, 2024 6:37 PM
A candle was lit by Norah Chen
on August 3, 2022 10:10 PM
A candle was lit by Patricia Agin
on March 2, 2021 4:49 PM
A candle was lit by Bea Siebert
on August 15, 2020 12:14 AM
A candle was lit by Georges Cozzika
on May 7, 2020 9:51 AM
Message from BAILLY, France
May 7, 2020 9:49 AM
I have just read of Nick’s passing away. I am very sorry and post my condolences to his family. We met as students at CERN, Geneva (CH) during a 2 month summer course (July-August 1964) in particle physics. We spent a very agreable time there. As I was going on to Greece after that, in my car, Nik joined me and we had a nice trip across Yougoslavia arriving in Athens three days later. Our routes have split since then, each one of us choosing a different topic and consequent career but I remember well his so pleasantly « cool » character. I was hoping to come in contact with him but, alas, it was to discover that he was no longer with us. RIP. George Cozzika (Κότσικας)
Message from John Hawk
March 25, 2020 12:15 PM
I have only just heard the very sad news of Nik Kollias’s death now, four years later. I cannot believe it. I knew him well and was always extraordinarily impressed by his exceptional knowledge of photobiology, his good humour, his ever-present smile, and above all his all-round friendliness. May he be long remembered, and now in peace.
A candle was lit by Herbert Hönigsmann, Vienna
on October 10, 2019 4:01 PM
A candle was lit by Jonathan Palero
on September 12, 2019 4:09 AM
A candle was lit by Wolfram Trudo Knoefel
on November 29, 2018 5:10 PM
A candle was lit by Alex Nkengne
on September 13, 2018 11:06 AM
Message from Cirencester, UK
February 6, 2018 11:24 AM
I've just found this obituary for Nik. We worked together in Kuwait from 1977 to 81. As others have said, Nik was a kind and friendly man, a treasured ex colleague. He was great fun to be around and I am very saddened by the news. My condolences to Marie-Jo and the children, who I, of course, still think of as young people.
Selwyn Morgan
Selwyn Morgan
A candle was lit by George and Graciela Apostolides
on December 1, 2017 12:23 PM
Message from Sami D. Alaruri
April 12, 2017 10:06 PM
I'm deeply saddened to learn the death of Dr. Kollias. My condolences to his family. Dr. Kollias supervised my undergraduate research project in the area of skin phototherapy at Kuwait University. His outstanding research skills, vision and sense of humor left a profound impression on me as a young researcher.
A candle was lit by Neelam Muizzuddin
on January 18, 2017 10:46 AM
A candle was lit by Ala Khazendar
on January 17, 2017 1:23 AM
Message from Heather Lui
January 3, 2017 3:49 AM
My family has shared many great memories about Uncle Nik while they lived in Boston. He was a great man and had a warm laugh, and loved oreo cookies very much :) My condolences to the family during this very difficult time.
Message from Fouad and Marilyn Major
December 22, 2016 5:36 PM
We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Nick. He was a warm friend and colleague at the university in Kuwait back in the 1980's. Our thoughts go out to Marie-Jo and the famiily
Message from Martha Taylor
December 19, 2016 9:21 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I worked with him at J&J and I always admired his creativity, his positive attitude, and his intelligence. I will keep his family in my prayers. Blessings.
A candle was lit by Azita Tajaddini
on December 15, 2016 6:54 PM
A candle was lit by Matthew Sater
on December 12, 2016 1:14 AM
A candle was lit by Peggy Sherwood
on December 7, 2016 5:04 PM
Message from Peggy Sherwood
December 7, 2016 5:03 PM
I was so saddened to learn of Nik's passing. As a colleague of Nik's at Wellman Center, I worked with him on several projects. His keen mind and ready smile made collaboration a joy. He was a special man and will be missed terribly.
Message from Haishan Zeng
December 6, 2016 11:06 PM
It is a very difficult time to learn the loss of "Uncle Nik". I met Nik 25 years ago when he visited Vancouver. I still remember his happy face when I showed him the skin reflectance spectra from 50 repeated measurements, which was published late in my first research paper on biomedical optics and also in my PhD thesis. Nik is my best friend and mentor. I learnt so much from him on both research and life. His smiling face will be in my mind forever.
A candle was lit by Haishan Zeng
on December 6, 2016 11:03 PM
Message from Mohammed AlJasser
December 6, 2016 4:25 AM
Dear members of Nik's family,
My very sincere condolences to you. Nik was one of the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. He was like a father to me. His continuous encouragement and support for science and teaching was enlightening. He was a wonderful person who will be truly missed.
My very sincere condolences to you. Nik was one of the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. He was like a father to me. His continuous encouragement and support for science and teaching was enlightening. He was a wonderful person who will be truly missed.
A candle was lit by Sunil Kalia
on December 5, 2016 9:54 PM
Message from Sunil Kalia
December 5, 2016 9:53 PM
It is a difficult time to hear about the loss of "Uncle Nik". He was instrumental to many of us in answering all of our questions we had on how light interacts with the skin. He would always inspire us with his answers! His genuine smile and happiness when he would see my newborn daughters growing up will never be forgotten. Thanks Marie-Jose for sharing Nik with me, with our endless phone call chats.
Message from Kurt Schilling (colleague at J&J)
December 5, 2016 3:22 PM
Nik was a great scientist , a compassionate colleague and a true friend to many. He will be greatly missed.
Message from Jianhua Zhao
December 5, 2016 3:05 PM
Dr. Kollias, I still remember your smile the very first time I met you in Seattle. Your are the best mentor and friend. I am so fortunate to know and learn from you. Your kindness and talent influenced all of us around you. I feel encouraged, inspired and energized every time I talked with you. You will be deeply missed all of my life.
A candle was lit by Jianhua Zhao
on December 5, 2016 2:53 PM
A candle was lit by Giselle Tian
on December 5, 2016 2:41 PM
Message from Indermeet Kohli
December 5, 2016 10:51 AM
Dr. Kollias, your contributions to the field are immeasurable. I feel so fortunate to have known you and worked with you. You will be missed very deeply, much beyond what words can express.
A candle was lit by Indermeet Kohli
on December 5, 2016 10:49 AM
A candle was lit by Norah Chen
on December 5, 2016 8:45 AM
Message from Norah Chen
December 5, 2016 8:44 AM
Nik, your generosity and kindness will always be remembered. We will all miss you.
Message from Bassel Mahmoud
December 5, 2016 7:53 AM
Nik was an amazing scientist, a great teacher in his field and a wonderful friend. He will definitely be missed by everyone who knew him!
A candle was lit by Bassel Mahmoud
on December 5, 2016 7:50 AM
Message from Iltefat Hamzavi
December 5, 2016 12:27 AM
Dear Kollias family,I am so sorry for your loss.Nik was instrumental in the development of our photobiology group at Henry Ford Hospital.He connected our patients to hope for a better future.He showed us howresearch could be fun and meaningful.He also showed us how a simple smile can be a reward unto itself.Our lab was in tears when his passing was announced.I hope you can take some solace on what an impact he had on all of us.
A candle was lit by Iltefat hamzavi
on December 5, 2016 12:22 AM
A candle was lit by Sandra Alkalai
on December 4, 2016 6:18 PM
A candle was lit by Zhenguo Wu
on December 4, 2016 5:14 PM
A candle was lit by Hejab AlAjmi
on December 4, 2016 12:04 AM
Message from Harvey Lui
December 3, 2016 2:20 PM
This is an extremely difficult time for all of us who knew, respected, and loved “Uncle Nik”. He was one of the most important people in my life. I learned many valuable lessons about science and life from him. Amongst our research projects together, we worked with cancer patients. The compassion that Nik showed to these patients who were volunteering for our research studies taught me a lot. He was a physicist who modeled the heart and compassion of a physician.
I hope the memories of Nik's gentle soul, wit, and grace will lift everyone’s spirits. He touched many lives in countless special ways. I have become a better person for having known you, Nik.
Thanks to Nik's family for having shared him with us.
I hope the memories of Nik's gentle soul, wit, and grace will lift everyone’s spirits. He touched many lives in countless special ways. I have become a better person for having known you, Nik.
Thanks to Nik's family for having shared him with us.
A candle was lit by Harvey Lui and Family
on December 3, 2016 2:15 PM
Message from John C. Dowdy
December 2, 2016 10:16 AM
Isaac Newton said "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." Nik was one of those giants.
When I last spoke to Nik sometime in November he did not say goodbye at the end of our phone call, instead he said "Courage."
I consider myself fortunate to have known him.
When I last spoke to Nik sometime in November he did not say goodbye at the end of our phone call, instead he said "Courage."
I consider myself fortunate to have known him.
Message from Theresa Chen
November 30, 2016 9:00 PM
Nik, Thank you for always generously sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I'll miss your warm smiles and thought provoking conversations. You have been an inspiration to me in science and in life. I will strive to carry on your memory. Good bye until we meet again.
A candle was lit by Theresa Chen
on November 30, 2016 8:53 PM
Message from Iqbal Sadiq
November 30, 2016 5:48 PM
A great scientist and a great friend. A great loss for all of us. You will be missed for a long time. Rest in peace.
A candle was lit by Melissa Gill
on November 30, 2016 2:42 PM
Message from Gopi Menon
November 30, 2016 10:39 AM
Will miss his incredible knowledge, wisdom and compassion that he shared so generously with me over the years . The warmth of your friendship will never leave me my friend. Rest in peace.
A candle was lit by Bob Bianchini
on November 30, 2016 3:37 AM
A candle was lit by Arthur Tessarotto & Telma Sinicio....
on November 29, 2016 10:48 PM
Message from Stan Shapiro
November 29, 2016 4:58 PM
I will miss a great man, a true friend and colleague and a exemplary scientist. Rest In Peace my friend
Stan Shapiro
Stan Shapiro
A candle was lit by Yang Liu
on November 29, 2016 4:16 PM
A candle was lit by Claudia Salvia
on November 29, 2016 4:06 PM
A candle was lit by Eduardo Ruvolo
on November 29, 2016 3:56 PM
A candle was lit by Apostolos Pappas
on November 29, 2016 3:44 PM
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