About
Lars Coenen is a Professor in Innovation and Sustainability Transitions at the Mohn Centre for Innovation and Regional Development, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Previously, he held positions at the TIK Centre (Professor II), CIRCLE at Lund University, and the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute as the City of Melbourne Chair of Resilient Cities.
- Research focuses on regional and urban innovation, particularly environmental innovation and sustainability transitions.
- Author of over 65 papers in journals like Research Policy, Environment and Planning A, and Economic Geography.
- Research funded by JPI Urban Europe, EU Framework 7, Swedish Energy Agency, and Nordic Energy Research.
His work addresses spatial concentrations of innovation, climate change mitigation, and the role of universities and cities in sustainability transitions. Publications highlight advancements in urban living labs, circular bioeconomy, and mission-oriented innovation districts.
Coenen’s academic contributions include theoretical frameworks for regional diversification, transformative innovation policy, and socio-technical system changes in urban contexts.
