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Neil McDonnell is a Professor at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Philosophy and XR Technology. His current research focuses on philosophical issues related to new immersive technologies, such as Virtual and Augmented Reality (AR). He investigates questions about the reality and value of virtual entities and the epistemic status of virtual experiences. His expertise spans Metaphysics and Causation, with a specific interest in the concept of difference-making and causal theories. McDonnell has collaborated with the National Institute of Aerospace and NASA, bridging epistemology and safety engineering. He leads the Safety Engineering Reading Group in Glasgow and has been involved in various funded projects, including the Museums Metaverse Project and educational initiatives using immersive technology. In addition to his research, he teaches courses on metaphysics, causation, and ontology, addressing complex topics like time travel and the existence of virtual entities. McDonnell has supervised numerous Master's and PhD students, guiding research in metaphysics and related fields.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland
Professor in Philosophy focusing on XR Technology and related philosophical issues.