Dr Ben Lohmeyer is a Youth Sociologist and Youth Worker. He is an Adjunct Research Fellow with Flinders University. Ben completed his PhD at Flinders focussing on youth and violence.

Ben's research interests include youth, governance, violence (personal, structural and neoliberal) and youth work practice.

Before beginning his academic career, Ben worked across a range of youth work settings including alternative education, alternative accommodation and peacebuilding. He has experience in grant writing, program and policy design and implementation.