Ruha Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, where she also serves as the Founding Director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab. She is a sociologist whose work explores the relationship between science, technology, and society, particularly focusing on issues of race and justice.

Benjamin is the author of several books, including 'Race After Technology', 'Viral Justice', and 'Imagination: A Manifesto'.