Julius Elster

Julius Elster is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Youth Studies at London Metropolitan University's School of Social Professions. Educated at London School of Economics (MSc) and University of Birmingham (PhD), his research examines youth identity formation through lenses of reflexivity and social ontology, particularly in post-conflict urban environments.

His research focuses on sociology of youth, philosophy of social sciences, and social ontology, with emphasis on how young people negotiate identity amid structural constraints like austerity policies and media misrepresentation.

Elster's publications consistently explore reflexivity in youth identity, with articles analyzing Tottenham youth after the 2011 riots, temporal dimensions of reflexive processes, and methodological approaches to amplifying marginalized voices. His work employs qualitative methodologies to examine how youth negotiate negative representations.

While no formal awards are documented, his research contributes significantly to understanding youth agency in challenging socio-political contexts.