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Thomas A. Babbitt serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. With 12 years of instructional experience since transitioning to Functional Area 47 (Academy Professor) in 2016, he holds key leadership roles including CY105 Course Director for all freshmen, Program Director for the ABET-accredited Information Technology Major, and Director of the Cyber Research Center.
His academic credentials include:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy (1999)
- Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Colonel Babbitt's research focuses on the intersection of computer science and military operations, with specialized expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, information systems management, and technology education for military applications. His work directly supports cyber operations and defense initiatives through the Cyber Research Center, emphasizing practical implementations for modern warfare contexts.
His military career spans significant combat deployments including Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia-Herzegovina (2002) and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq (2005-2006), alongside critical roles in the Southwest Asia Cyber Center at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. As Program Director, he successfully led the Information Technology Major through ABET reaccreditation in 2020, demonstrating sustained commitment to academic excellence in technical military education.
