Ben Aslinger

Ben Aslinger is a Professor in the English and Media Studies department at Bentley University. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master's from Miami University-Oxford, and a Bachelor's from Northwestern University, his work bridges media studies with queer theory, media industries, and transnational media dynamics.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in English, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • M.A. in English, Miami University-Oxford
  • B.S. in Communication, Northwestern University

Aslinger's research focuses on queer media representations, media industry structures, and the globalization of digital media. His scholarship interrogates intersections between popular music and media technologies, LGBTQ+ cultural production, and the spatial dynamics of gaming platforms.

He has served on numerous university committees, chaired search and evaluation panels, and actively participated in professional organizations like the Society for Cinema and Media Studies. His editorial work includes contributions to The Velvet Light Trap and Sexualities journal.