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Stephane Benayoun is a Professor at École Centrale de Lyon in the Department of Materials Science and Surface Engineering (STMS), serving as Director of the Materials of Lyon Doctoral School and co-manager of the Surface-Friction-Vibration (SFV) research group at the Tribology and Systems Dynamics Laboratory (LTDS-UMR-CNRS-5513). His academic career spans over two decades with foundational work in superconducting oxide films and surface mechanics.
Education:
- PhD in Physics of Materials, University of Poitiers
- Habilitation à diriger les recherches (HDR) in Physics of Materials, University of Poitiers
Professor Benayoun's research centers on materials-properties-processes relationships, with specialized expertise in ultra-short laser surface texturing, PVD deposits, and thermoplastic microinjection. His work explores wetting behavior, glaciophobic surfaces, and biomimetic functional interfaces through both experimental and modeling approaches. He has co-authored nearly 80 international journal articles and leads industry-partnered ANR research programs.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on surface engineering applications, with significant contributions to thin-film technology, sustainable materials processing, and fundamental wetting mechanics. The research trajectory shows increasing integration of biomimetic principles for industrial solutions in adhesion and anti-icing surfaces.
As Director of the Materials of Lyon Doctoral School, he oversees doctoral training while leading teaching teams for master's degrees in materials science. His research leadership includes securing competitive grants from national agencies and industrial collaborations, with emphasis on translating fundamental discoveries into practical applications.
At LTDS, he heads the SFV research group investigating surface mechanics in relation to treatment processes, combining tribology expertise with advanced surface modification techniques to develop next-generation functional interfaces.
