Ramon Spaaij

Ramon Spaaij is a distinguished academic with extensive experience in sociology, particularly focusing on the sociology of sport. Currently serving as a Professor at Victoria University since 2016, Ramon also holds a position as a Visiting Professor at Utrecht University, beginning in January 2022. Previously, Ramon was the Professorial (Endowed) Chair of Sociology of Sport at the University of Amsterdam from 2013 to 2021 and has engaged in various visiting professorships across institutions such as the University of Toronto and Indiana State University. Ramon's academic background includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Amsterdam and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Leiden University. Additionally, Ramon has held research and teaching positions at several universities, contributing significantly to the fields of sociology and sport policy.