Ben Egliston

Dr Ben Egliston serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) within Queensland University of Technology. His work critically examines the sociopolitical dimensions of digital technology adoption and user interactions across emerging technological landscapes.

Specializing in critical technology studies, Egliston investigates how digital systems shape and are reshaped by human practices. His research prominently features videogame ecosystems including esports infrastructure, data analytics interfaces, and livestreaming cultures. Current projects analyze indie game developers' data analytics usage and the political implications of mixed reality technologies, revealing power dynamics in user-technology relationships.

Within QUT's Transforming Media Industries program, Egliston contributes to understanding digital transformation in creative sectors. His scholarly impact spans leading journals including New Media and Society, Media Culture and Society, Games and Culture, and Convergence, alongside public commentary in The Conversation and Overland, bridging academic rigor with accessible discourse on digital culture.