Bryn Parry

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Dr. Bryn Parry is a leading voice at the intersection of child development and immersive technology, with a primary research focus on how virtual and augmented realities shape young users' cognition, safety, and social behavior. In their seminal 2017 work, *Children and Virtual Reality: Emerging Possibilities and Challenges*—which has garnered over 40 citations—Parry provided one of the first comprehensive frameworks for understanding the unique risks and opportunities VR presents for children, from developmental impacts to ethical design. This foundational paper has become a touchstone for researchers and policymakers navigating the rapid commercialization of VR headsets. Beyond this, Parry’s broader portfolio explores digital well-being and inclusive design, advocating for child-centered innovation in emerging media. Their work has influenced guidelines for age-appropriate VR content and informed industry best practices. With a growing citation footprint and frequent invitations to speak at international conferences on children and technology, Parry is recognized as a critical bridge between developmental psychology and human-computer interaction, shaping how we responsibly integrate immersive worlds into young lives.