Lefteris Benos holds a B.Sc. in Physics, as well as a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Since 2018, he has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology (IBO) within the Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH). His research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction in agriculture, exploring critical aspects such as safety, human factors, communication frameworks, and biomechanical effects on lower extremities, including potential risk factors. Leveraging advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT) like machine learning, wearable sensors, and finite element analysis, Dr. Benos endeavors to navigate the complexities of agricultural environments. Finally, he has actively contributed to numerous national and European-funded research projects.In recognition of his scientific impact, Dr. Benos was ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists in Information and Communication Technologies in the Stanford/Elsevier rankings for two consecutive years (2024–2025).
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas
Thessaloníki, Kentrikí Makedonía, Greece
Institute, Department or Faculty Head
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Thessaloníki, Greece
03 Jul 2024 - present
Post Doctoral Researcher
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Thessaloníki, Greece
18 Jul 2018 - 02 Jun 2024