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Dr. David Hamilton is a Teaching Professor in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, where he joined as a Teaching Associate in 2022. He specializes in leveraging Virtual Reality (VR) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as pedagogical tools to enhance learning outcomes, empathy, and perspective-taking in educational settings. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing quality education (SDG 4) through innovative teaching methodologies.
Hamilton teaches on modules such as B9200 - Introduction to Mental Health Difficulties and C8201 - Cognition and Neuropsychology, alongside supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. He leads two notable projects: Behind the Prompts (examining AI-driven learning) and Virtual StatsLab (using VR to improve statistical comprehension).
His research interests focus on educational technology, with studies analyzing VR adoption barriers, statistics anxiety in students, and AI integration in curricula. Collaborations with colleagues like Dr. March and Dr. Brisco highlight interdisciplinary teamwork in advancing educational practices.
Hamilton’s work emphasizes practical applications of technology in classrooms, aiming to bridge gaps between theoretical knowledge and real-world skills through immersive and adaptive learning environments.
