Benni Setiawan, M.S.I., is an academic and lecturer at Yogyakarta State University (UNY), currently serving as Vice Dean for Planning, Finance, General Affairs, and Resources at the Faculty of Social, Legal, and Political Sciences. He has a strong educational background in Communication Science and Religion, and has been active in research related to media and religious communication. Benni has published various scientific works, including articles and books that discuss themes such as religious pluralism, communication patterns in pesantren, and digital literacy.