Ben Dolman

Ben Dolman is a Lecturer in Creative Digital Technologies at Loughborough University, affiliated with the School of Design and Creative Arts. With over 25 years at the university, his role bridges teaching, research, and artistic practice. He holds a part-time MA by Research in Photography from Nottingham Trent University (2012-2014).

His research focuses on fine art photography, particularly exploring the British landscape through large-format cameras and hybrid digital-analogue techniques. He co-leads the Studio of Light, a research laboratory revitalizing 19th-century photographic processes (e.g., platinum/palladium printing) for contemporary applications in art, conservation, and education. Recent collaborations include creating Lord Sebastian Coe’s portrait using hybrid technologies and exhibiting platinum-palladium prints by Paul Hill.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. He advises no formal students but contributes to educational initiatives through the Studio of Light. His work is showcased in exhibitions like the Martin Hall Gallery and online via his personal website.