Philip Cozzolino
Philip Cozzolino, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Research
UVA Division of Perceptual Studies
Address:
University of Virginia Health SystemEmail: rxq6qz@uvahealth.org
Research Interests:
- Near-death experiences
- Children reporting past-life memories
- Psychological consequences of mortality awareness
- Out-of-body experiences
Philip J. Cozzolino is an Associate Professor of Research in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Philip received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2006 and spent 17 years at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom prior to joining DOPS.
Philip’s research explores how individuals seek meaning in life, with a particular focus on the positive psychological consequences of death awareness. Inspired by evidence from DOPS-generated research into near-death experiences, Philip is responsible for a psychological model that links healthy and honest considerations of human mortality to increased well-being, heightened desires for self-direction, and more authentic living. His work has been covered in the ‘Huffington Post’, ‘Psychology Today’, ‘Scientific American’, ‘BBC Radio 4’ and has generated research from numerous psychologists around the world.
At DOPS, Philip’s initial focus will be on investigating – and elucidating processes related to – reports of past-life memories from children around the world.