Braeden Burger

Braeden Burger is a researcher at the University of Michigan-Flint, specializing in the design and ethical considerations of virtual reality and social technologies. His research areas include user experience, gender studies, and LGBTQIA+ rights, with a focus on improving safety and interaction within virtual spaces through participatory design. Braeden has contributed to multiple research projects on social virtual reality, online dating, and technology ethics, and has published academic papers exploring gender and safety in virtual reality. His work aims to provide comprehensive and inclusive solutions for technology design.

• 2025·University of Michigan-Flint·Researcher
  • Conducted research on the design of virtual reality and social technologies, focusing on enhancing user safety in virtual spaces.
• 2024·University of Michigan-Flint·Researcher
  • Investigated privacy and ethical issues in virtual reality dating, proposing alternative technological solutions.

• Present·University of Michigan-Flint·Undergraduate
  • Major in Virtual Reality Design and Technology Ethics.