Freeman’s research focuses on emerging technology and real world applications. Through the use of rich and immersive media such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and extended reality, Freeman searches for new and novel uses that address outstanding societal issues. With an eye on optimization, identifying unfamiliar bottlenecks, and reimagining current resource stumbling blocks in areas such as the medical field, education, and digital learning, Freeman has a track record of providing new ways of thinking through techniques such as rapid prototyping, R&D to product development pipeline roadmapping, and creative implementations for user testing.

Research and Other Professional Experience

2019-Present

Creative Director of Virtual Reality Design and Development Lead

Cyber Cell VR: Sickle Cell Edition, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Wilmington, DE

2024-Present

CoFounder / CEO

OnXR Immersive Life Sciences Education, Remote

2018-2024

Founder / Director

Kuzu Creative House, Digital Design Agency, Philadelphia, PA

2023

Artist-in-Residence/ Immersive Technology

Toms River Digital Arts Academy, Toms River, NJ

2022

Co-Founder / Co-PI

XR Health and Humanities Lab, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville TX

2020-2021

Chief Technology Officer / Research and Development Advisor

Hoth Intelligence, Augmented Reality Medical Solutions, Philadelphia, PA

User Experience Researcher / UI Designer

COVID Climate Research Project, University of Maryland, MD

VR UX Researcher / Audio Specialist

Virtual Experience Interaction Lab Veil, Los Angeles, CA

2019

Project Lead

Silly City VR: Silly Philly Virtual Art Gallery, Fresh Artists, Philadelphia, PA

Immersive Digital Media Advisor

Welcome to Cool Jobs, Immersive Video Installation in collaboration with Jefferson University Lighting as a public experience course, Cool Jobs Expo 2019, Fresh Artists, Philadelphia, PA

2018

Co-Project Lead

Ravenhill Animated, Lighting as a Public Experience w/ Lyn Godley, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Co-Creative Director

MallWare, 2 - Channel Video Installation, Philadelphia Fashion Week F18, Made Institute, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Technology Workshop Leader

Dreamscape, Projection Mapping Workshop for Kids, Cool Jobs Expo 2018, Fresh Artists. Philadelphia, PA

2016

Creative Director and VR Designer

Divine Vibes, 360 Virtual Tour of The Divine Lorraine, Philadelphia, PA

VR Designer

La Colombe Virtual Tour, 360 Virtual Store Experience for the International Beverage Conference, Los Angeles, CA

Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications

2020

Biomedical Research

CITI Program, The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Good Clinical Practice

CITI Program, The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Conflict of Interest

CITI Program, The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Master of Science - User Experience and User Interaction

Thomas Jefferson University, Summa Cum Lade, Philadelphia, PA

2019

Oculus Developers License

Oculus VR, Meta Technology Company, New York, NY

2008

Bachelors of Science - Digital Design

Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA,

2002

Multimedia and Web Design

Catonsville Community College, Baltimore, MD