Thomas Borrelli

Thomas Borrelli is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He holds academic affiliations within the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Borrelli specializes in Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Computational Music Theory, Game Theory, and Computer Science Education. He is a member of RIT's AI Cluster, Theory Cluster, and Security Cluster, and affiliated with the RIT ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute.

Education: BS in Physics and Computer Science from St. John Fisher College; MS in Computer Science from RIT.

Research Interests:

• Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptographic Systems
• Computational Music Theory (intersecting Math, Music, and Computing)
• Game Theory Applications in Cybersecurity
• Innovative Pedagogical Approaches in CS Education

Awards:

• 2021: Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Award for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
• 2013: Faculty Excellence Award (RIT/ACMT)
• 2012: Rising Star Award for Excellence in Teaching
• 2011: Nominated for Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching

Teaching & Advising: Borrelli teaches advanced courses in Cryptography, Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, and Computational Music Theory. He has advised numerous student projects through courses like IGME-589 Research Studio. No specific grant details are listed.

Labs/Teams: Active in the AI Cluster, Theory Cluster, and Security Cluster at RIT's CS department, collaborating on post-quantum cryptography and interdisciplinary computational music projects.