David Ryan Glowacki

David Ryan Glowacki is a Researcher at the Department of Electronics and Computing, University of Seville, affiliated with the Center for Research in Intelligent Technologies (CITIUS) and the Intangible Reality Laboratory (IRLab). His work bridges computational chemistry, virtual reality (VR), and human-centered design. Key research focuses include VR-driven molecular dynamics simulations, AI-assisted drug discovery pipelines, and the psychological impacts of immersive VR experiences on mental health and consciousness. Glowacki has pioneered frameworks like Narupa iMD and Omg-vr gloves for multiuser molecular manipulation in VR environments.

His research explores how VR can enhance scientific collaboration through tactile interactions with molecular systems, enabling real-time drug binding pathway analysis and citizen scientist participation. Notable contributions include applying VR to study protein conformational changes (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 M pro), developing sonification tools for molecular data, and investigating the psychological effects of group-based VR experiences that induce ego dissolution akin to psychedelic states. He also explores the intersection of computational chemistry with artistic and philosophical domains, such as 'aesthetic paradigms beyond everyday phenomenology.'

Glowacki’s work integrates open-source software development with experimental design, emphasizing democratizing complex scientific tools through interactive technologies. His projects often involve cross-disciplinary collaborations between computer scientists, chemists, artists, and psychologists.