Michael Benoit

Michael Benoit is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, focusing on advanced materials processing and additive manufacturing. His research integrates experimental and computational methods to address challenges in joining technologies, microstructure optimization, and defect mitigation in metals. He holds a full-time faculty position and contributes to curricular innovation in engineering education.

Research interests span additive manufacturing (AM) of light alloys, laser-based deposition, and interfacial phenomena in dissimilar material joints. Key areas include crack susceptibility in AM processes, thermal management during welding/brazing, and microstructural evolution under extreme conditions.

Recent publications highlight process-structure-property relationships in AM, novel benchmark designs for defect analysis, and optimization strategies for steel and superalloy applications. His work bridges fundamental materials science with industrial AM adoption in sectors like aerospace and construction.

Notably involved in developing high-contrast filler wires for non-destructive testing, thermal analysis of aluminum alloys, and multi-variable predictive models for welding processes. His contributions advance both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of advanced manufacturing systems.