Joseph O'Hagan

Joseph O'Hagan is a Researcher in the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Extended Reality (XR) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He holds a PhD in HCI from the University of Glasgow under Dr Julie R Williamson and Dr Mohamed Khamis. His work focuses on ethical implications of AR/VR technologies, bystander interactions in immersive environments, and social dynamics in virtual spaces.

Education: PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (University of Glasgow, 2021). Supervisors: Dr Julie R Williamson and Dr Mohamed Khamis.

Research interests include:

• Privacy and ethical design in AR/VR
• Social interactions in virtual environments
• Bystander awareness systems
• Cross-cultural HCI challenges
• Security in immersive technologies

Recent work explores:

• Safety tools in social VR platforms
• Perceptual human rights in AR
• Ergonomic XR workspace design
• Cultural variations in AR interface acceptance

Teaching includes courses on research skills, human-centered security, and mobile HCI. He has contributed to 16+ peer-reviewed publications across top venues like CHI, IEEE VR, and ISMAR.