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Dr Darren Sharp is a Senior Research Fellow at the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Australia. His research focuses on sustainability transitions, urban experimentation, living labs, and governance of urban futures. He has been a Kármán Fellow and visiting scholar at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, and serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Sustainable Cities. He is the Interdisciplinary Research Lead for the ARC Linkage project Net Zero Precincts and has collaborated with institutions such as ENGIE, City of Monash, ICLEI, and CSIRO.
- PhD in Humanities, Curtin University
- BA Honors (First Class) in Cultural Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
- BMm in Media Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Sharp’s research lies at the intersection of transition management, design for social innovation, and community economies. He investigates how grassroots innovations and participatory methods like living labs can drive urban sustainability. His work emphasizes social learning, institutional innovation, and new urban imaginaries to transform cities. He has co-led the Livewell Yarra initiative, applying action research to empower residents in reducing carbon emissions.
His recent publications (2024–2025) explore urban living labs, governance of sustainability transitions, low-carbon mobility, and policy acceleration. These works reflect a strong focus on transdisciplinary methods, community engagement, and systemic change in urban environments. The articles highlight the role of universities, intermediaries, and design anthropology in catalyzing real-world sustainability transformations.
His scientific recognition includes the Kármán Fellowship. He serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Sustainable Cities and contributes to the Regen Melbourne Systems Lab Research Council and the CULTiVATE project advisory board.
Dr Sharp leads and advises on multiple research projects, including ARC Linkage, Deep Dive initiatives, and international collaborations. He has mentored researchers and contributed to interdisciplinary teams across Monash faculties. His work is funded by national and international bodies, emphasizing community-driven sustainability solutions.
He is actively involved in the Net Zero Precincts project, which functions as a living lab across energy, mobility, buildings, data, and governance. He also contributes to the Regen Melbourne and CULTiVATE initiatives, which focus on systemic urban transformation through collaborative research and action.
