Jeffrey A. Masten (born June 10, 1964[citation needed]) is an American academic specializing in Renaissance English literature and culture and the history of sexuality. He is the author and editor of numerous books and scholarly articles. Masten's book Queer Philologies was awarded the 2018 Elizabeth Dietz Prize for the best book in the field of early modern drama by the journal SEL: Studies in English Literature 1500–1900.[1] He was named a Guggenheim Fellow in English Literature for 2022.[2]