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Ben Lyall

(he/him)
Research fellow, School of Social Sciences, Monash University

Ben is a digital sociologist currently working in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. He is interested in the social lives of technologies, and has a background in self-tracking practices and wearable devices. His current projects probe the intersections of digital platforms, health and wellbeing, e-government, and public services.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Research associate, School of Social Sciences (Monash University)
  • 2023–2024
    Lecturer, School of Media, Film and Journalism (Monash University)
  • 2017–2020
    Research associate, Health and Biofutures (Monash University)
  • 2015–2018
    Research assistant; teaching associate, School of Social Sciences (University of Tasmania)

Education

  • 2020 
    Monash University, PhD (Sociology)
  • 2016 
    University of Tasmania, BA (Hons)

Professional Memberships

  • The Australian Sociological Association
  • Association of Internet Researchers