Benjamin Hanckel

(He/Him)

Dr Hanckel is a sociologist at the Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University. Benjamin’s research examines youth health and wellbeing, social inequalities in health, and social change. His recent work has explored the design and use of digital technologies for health, as well as examined public health interventions and their implementation. Benjamin is an editor-in-chief of the Journal of Applied Youth Studies, and Associate Editor of Health Sociology Review.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Associate professor, Western Sydney University

Education

  • 2017 
    University of Technology, Sydney, PhD

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