Dave Pape

Dave Pape is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media Study at the University at Buffalo's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in virtual reality, game design, and interactive storytelling. He develops immersive experiences blending AI, performance, and play.

Dr. Pape creates VR art installations, experimental games, and mixed reality performances. His technical research focuses on projection-based VR systems, collaborative virtual environments, and interaction design for immersive media.

Current projects include preserving historical VR artworks through archival initiatives and developing studio frameworks for media art creation. His publications document innovations in display technologies and participatory storytelling systems.

Dr. Pape teaches courses on game development and AI applications for creative media, maintaining an active practice that bridges technical development and artistic expression.