Thomas Calabrese

Thomas Calabrese is the Computer Science Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where he joined in 2022. Prior to this, he served as department chair and faculty member at Johnson & Wales University for 22 years, leading initiatives such as establishing a National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security (NSA/DHS) Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). His expertise spans information security compliance engineering, computer science education, and ethical challenges in digital environments.

Education:

• Ph.D., The University of Connecticut
• M.S., Villanova University
• B.A., New York University

Research Interests: Dr. Calabrese focuses on intelligent software design for information security compliance engineering and improving computer science education through simulation and industry collaboration. He actively investigates the use of AI and data analytics to enhance cybersecurity processes and evaluates the effectiveness of situational learning in technology education.

Grants & Professional Contributions:

• Principal Investigator (PI) on a Congressional Cybersecurity Grant awarded to Johnson & Wales University by the U.S. Department of Education in 2023.
• Featured speaker at institutions like the University of Central Florida and University of South Carolina on topics including online academic misconduct and cybersecurity.
• Authored publications on digital ethics, cybersecurity frameworks, and student behavior in digital environments.

Labs & Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, his work involves collaboration with industry partners and government agencies to develop cybersecurity solutions and educational curricula.