Eric BENOIT

Eric BENOIT is an Associate Professor at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, affiliated with Polytech Annecy-Chambéry and the LISTIC research laboratory. His research focuses on Machine Learning, Measurement Science, Information Fusion, and their applications in IoT, Human-Machine Interaction, and homecare. He actively contributes to the scientific community through leadership roles in IMEKO, including Vice-President for External Relations (since 2025) and former Chairperson of TC7 (Measurement Science).

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble 1 (1993)
• Master’s in Physics (1988)
• DEA in Measurement and Instrumentation (1988)

Research Interests: Machine learning algorithms, distributed fusion systems, fuzzy scales, and weakly defined measurements. His work integrates software engineering and IoT for healthcare and ambient intelligence. Key application areas include assistive technologies for elderly care and music-based disability support.

Awards:

• 2022 Finkelstein Award from InstMC for international contributions to measurement science.

Advising & Projects: Supervised multiple PhD theses on topics like environmental impacts of AI, IoT for autism diagnosis, and smart furniture. Current projects include ambient intelligence and music-disability-IoT interfaces.

Labs/Teams: Co-host of the ReGaRD research theme at LISTIC. Active in editorial roles for journals like Measurement and Acta IMEKO.