Dr. Daniel Benoit

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Benoit is a senior lecturer at Lund University, affiliated with the Ageing Health research group and the director of the technologically innovative Movement Reality Lab (MoRe-lab). He focuses on research that aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities due to injuries or illnesses that limit their daily activities. His research involves studying biomechanics and neuro-muscular control of movement in everyday life, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates kinesiology, rehabilitation science, and engineering orthopedics. His work has been cited in various scientific articles and clinical textbooks, widely impacting fields such as robotics, musculoskeletal injury prevention, and rehabilitation medicine. Benoit’s expertise is associated with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to health-related objectives. He manages a lab designed to support translational, person-centered research across the lifespan, emphasizing the interaction of muscles affected by injury, disease, and age.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Works in the Ageing Health research group and manages the Movement Reality Lab.

Awards

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Jan Hain Foundation Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.