Professor Dr. Adam Ali

Biography

Professor Adam Ali's research investigates anti-Islamic racism and radicalization within the context of sport in the post-9/11 era, employing frameworks such as post-colonial, feminist, and critical race theory. His ongoing projects focus on the relationship between sport and international development, particularly in relation to sustainability and the physical environment. Professor Ali's scholarly work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, including the Sociology of Sport Journal and Diaspora, Indigenous, Minority Education. He has contributed chapters to compiled volumes, notably in the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development. His articles critically reflect on themes such as community partnerships in recreation, the representation of Muslim athletes, and decolonial approaches in land-based education. He actively supervises graduate students interested in exploring these dynamic areas of research in sport, race, and colonialism.

Research Interests