William Penn

William Penn is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He holds a BA in Philosophy, Physics, and Advanced Mathematics from Michigan State University, and a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on the Philosophy of Physics, Empiricism, Scientific Metaphysics, Process Theory, and the intersections between Science and Society. His work bridges historical analysis, experimental philosophy, and metaphysical inquiry.

His recent publications explore process-based ontologies and the necessity of empirical methods in shaping scientific understanding. Notably, his 2023 paper Process Realism argues for a process-oriented framework in metaphysics, while his forthcoming Pure Process Realism seeks to reconcile realism with empiricist principles.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. He currently has no listed advisees or grants. His academic activities are centered at the university, though specific labs or collaborative teams are not mentioned.