Dr. Timothy Henry

Timothy Henry
Department, Office, or School
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems
Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
School of Business
Council of ΢ÃÜȦ
  • Associate Professor

Dr. Timothy M. Henry is an accomplished educator and technology leader with over 40 years of experience spanning academia, industry, and military service. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at ΢ÃÜȦ (΢ÃÜȦ), where he has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge academic programs in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Dr. Henry is the architect of Rhode Island’s first undergraduate major in Artificial Intelligence and two AI-related minors. His work in cybersecurity education has contributed to national standards, and he played a key role in securing a state-of-the-art cyber range for hands-on student training. His teaching philosophy emphasizes transformation—both in knowledge and character—by fostering an engaging, student-centered learning environment.

Beyond academia, Dr. Henry’s extensive industry experience includes leadership in IT project management, software development, and secure systems implementation. He has served in leadership roles for major technology initiatives, including projects in government and healthcare, and has held positions in global consulting organizations. His expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and software engineering has positioned him as a thought leader, frequently sought after for speaking engagements, media interviews, and policy discussions.

A co-author of multiple award-winning textbooks, Dr. Henry’s scholarly contributions extend beyond the classroom. His latest work, Secure Data Structures and Algorithms with C++, has been nominated for the 2025 TAA Excellence Award. His dedication to education and technology policy is evident in his service as the academic team lead for the Rhode Island Governor’s AI Task Force and his role on Rhode Island's Higher Ed AI Policy Task Force.

In addition to his academic and research endeavors, Dr. Henry has been a longtime community leader. He has served on the board of directors for Thundermist Community Health Center and led humanitarian efforts in Honduras.

Dr. Henry holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematical Sciences from the University of Rhode Island, a Master’s in Computer Science from Old Dominion University, and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and an advocate for responsible AI and cybersecurity education.

Education

  • Ph.D., Applied Mathematical Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island
  • Master of Science Degree, Computer Science, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Mathematics, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT

Professional Associations

  • Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) — Computer Science SIG
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) / Local chapter, OSPMI
  • Textbook and Academic Author’s Association (TAA)

Selected Publications

  • F. Carrano and T. Henry,  Secure Data Structures and Algorithms with C++ : Walls and Mirrors, Eighth Edition. Boston. Pearson Education, 2025. Seventh edition won TAA 2018 McGuffey Award.
  • F. Carrano and T. Henry,  Data Structures and Abstractions with Java, Fifth Edition. Boston. Pearson Education, 2019, . Won TAA 2019 Textbook Excellence Award
  • S. Baase, T. Henry, A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology, Fifth Edition. Boston, Pearson Education, 2018. Won TAA 2018 Textbook Excellence Award

Courses

  • CIS 455w Database Programming
  • CSCI 212w Data Structures
  • CSCI 342w Social and Ethical Issues in Technology
  • CSCI 410 Digital Forensics
  • CSCI 427 Artificial Intelligence Foundations
  • CSCI 428 Machine Learning

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