Dr Shari Pol lectures at the School of Design and Built Environment, her research centred on collaborative design (co-design), participatory design, and social innovation.

Shari brings over 15 years of industry experience to academia, including professional experience in community development, social service design, policy making and organisational development. Shari has worked closely with business, community, and non-profit organisations as an advisor, much of this time has been spent working in regional and remote Australia and in partnership with Aboriginal communities.  

Shari's research and practice focuses on participatory design to advances social inclusion, collective agency, and community resilience.