Julius Zackarias Strömberg

Julius Zackarias Strömberg is a PhD Research Fellow at the Department of Sport and Social Sciences, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where he conducts doctoral research titled "Sport – and good governance – for all?" examining governance implementation in grassroots sports clubs.

His academic background includes a Bachelor's in Sport Management from Dalarna University (2015-2019) and a Master's from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2019-2021), with thesis work on pandemic impacts on sporting events.

Strömberg's research centers on sport governance, management, and events, emphasizing grassroots organizations and commercialization trends. He co-founded the Ultra Running Research Network connecting 25+ countries to study ultra-running phenomena, reflecting his dual role as researcher and competitive athlete in ultra/trail/mountain races.

His 2024 publications analyze Sustainable Development Goals prioritization in sport sustainability transitions and ethical leadership practices in Norwegian sports teams, highlighting growing scholarly attention to governance ethics and environmental responsibility in sports management.

Strömberg supervises bachelor's and master's students in sport management while maintaining professional engagement with the Holmenkollen Ski Festival and Norwegian Billiards Federation, blending academic rigor with practical event management experience.