Benjamin R Fraser

Benjamin R. Fraser is a Professor of Iberian and Latin American Cultural Studies at the University of Arizona's College of Humanities. He holds dual roles as a scholar and editor, having previously served as Department Head of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona and Department Chair of Foreign Languages and Literatures at East Carolina University. His research spans disability studies, global comics, urban cultural studies, and continental philosophy, with a focus on interdisciplinary methodologies.

Fraser has authored 15 monographs, edited 8 volumes, and contributed over 100 articles. Recent works include Down Syndrome Culture (2024) and Ben Katchor (2023). His research integrates visual and media culture, urban planning, and cognitive disability aesthetics. Collaborative projects include the Digital Barcelona Project and Gran Vía Madrid Digital Project, which use digital humanities tools to explore urban history.

His awards include a nomination for the 2020 Eisner Award and the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2020). Fraser has served as Editor-in-Chief of Hispania and co-founded the Journal of Urban Cultural Studies. His work bridges disciplines such as literature, film, architecture, and disability studies, emphasizing the interplay between space, culture, and identity.

Labs/Projects: Fraser leads the Digital Barcelona Project and collaborates on urban cultural studies initiatives. His editorial work includes the Hispanic Urban Studies book series, fostering interdisciplinary urban research.