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Michalis Benakis is a researcher specializing in advanced manufacturing, robotic additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 integration, with a particular focus on aerospace repair and overhaul applications. His most influential work examines the effects of current modes on weld bead geometry in pulsed wire arc additive manufacturing of high-performance alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V and Inconel 718, which has garnered 88 citations and represents a significant contribution to understanding process parameters in metal additive manufacturing. Benakis has been instrumental in bridging the gap between academia and industry, notably through a collaboration between the University of Sheffield and VBC Instrument Engineering Ltd, developing intelligent robotic solutions for jet engine compressor blade remanufacturing. His research consistently explores how cyber-physical systems, intelligent sensing, and real-time process monitoring can transform traditional welding and fabrication into digitized, adaptive processes aligned with Industry 4.0 principles. With work spanning nuclear fabrication, GTAW optimization, and the transfer of human engineering skills to robotic systems, Benakis has accumulated over 140 citations, establishing himself as a forward-thinking voice in smart manufacturing and precision aerospace engineering.