Philip O'Neill

Philip O'Neill is a 0.5 FTE Lecturer in Graphic Design at the Belfast School of Art and a 0.5 FTE Research Associate in Immersive Multimedia at the Future Island-Island GTE, both within Ulster University. His academic career spans design practice and educational technology innovation.

• PhD Researcher: Focused on 6DoF storytelling and UX in VR/AR/MR environments
• Professional Memberships: Fellow of HEA, CHERP, IDI, IDF, UCU, and ALT

Research interests center on immersive technologies, digital learning design, and user experience in AR/VR. Key contributions include award-winning educational content for higher education, such as the 2018 MEDEA Award-winning project.

Recent publications explore VR user testing, immersive environment design, and clinical education tools. His work aligns with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through innovative educational technology.

• Notable Awards: 2018 MEDEA Award, Distinguished Education Excellence Award, 2014 eLearning Innovation Award
• Project: AHRC-funded Green Transition Ecosystem (2023–2025) as Co-Investigator

He leads the Center for Digital Learning at Ulster University, emphasizing design thinking and multimedia innovation in education.