He taught and practiced archaeology, archaeological science, palaeoanthropology, earth science, biology and anatomy, and research and teaching administration at the University of NSW (2002-2020). He has also held positions of honorary professor in the Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (2007-2019), honorary research fellow, post-doctoral research fellow and tutor in the Sterkfontein Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand (2002-2006), and visiting fellow, casual lecturer/tutor, and laboratory assistant at the Australian National University (1997-2001).
He is currently honorary Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science, UNSW, and a research associate at the Australian Museum Research Institute. Darren’s archaeological research spans Australia, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Kenya. He is currently an advisor on cultural heritage to the Sarawak and Malaysian Governments. Darren works with traditional owners, community groups and other key stakeholders to deliver heritage projects and build relationships between clients and community groups.
Archaeology allows me to uncover ancient mysteries, connect with the past, and better understand the complexities of human history and culture. It's a lifelong journey of discovery and fascination
