Nathan Prestopnik
Nathan Prestopnik
Current University
Shenandoah University
Research Area
Virtual reality design and the digital humanities, serious games, citizen science, human-computer interaction (HCI)
Background
Nathan Prestopnik is an associate professor of Virtual Reality Design and co-director of the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning at Shenandoah University.
He studies game design, interactive storytelling, mixed reality systems, citizen science and serious games, and the intersection of VR and the digital humanities.
Previously, Prestopnik earned tenure in the Computer Science Department at Ithaca College. He also worked professionally as a web and interactive media designer for companies in California and New York.
Alma Mater
He holds bachelor degrees in film production and history, master’s degrees in new media and information science, and a PhD in information science from Syracuse University.