Scott McDermott

Scott McDermott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Loyola University New Orleans, serving as Associate Chair since Fall 2015. His expertise bridges physics, music, and computer science, focusing on 3D acoustic modeling for virtual reality systems.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2014)
• Prior instructor at Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Business

Research concentrates on realistic sound reproduction in virtual environments, with recent work targeting acoustic accuracy in VR. Publications include a 2014 dissertation and a 2007 paper in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

Scientific contributions emphasize audio-visual integration, spatial audio modeling, and real-time acoustic simulation for immersive systems.

Contact: smcdermo@loyno.edu | Personal Website