research.
I have performed undergraduate quantum computing and cybersecurity research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and additional quantum research at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. With a degree in Computer Science, my work looks primarily at the intersection of quantum computing with machine learning, cybersecurity, and HPC.
Publications
Quantum Machine Learning Kernels for Network Intrusion Detection in the NISQ Era
- Cotrupi, Mary L. and Brian R. Callahan, Forthcoming. "Towards Practical Quantum Kernels for Network Intrusion Detection." Proceedings of the First AAAI Symposium on Quantum Information & Machine Learning (QIML). AAAI Fall 2025 Symposium, Arlington, VA. Nov. 6-8, 2025.
- Author's note: My first foray into quantum computing, this 10-week research project under the RPI School of Science Undergraduate Research Progam culminated in the authoring and presentation of a paper and poster at QIML. This project was so much fun for me that it inspired me to look further into quantum research opportunities and entirely shifted my focus within computer science toward quantum, which i now aim to pursue post-graduate study in.
Ethics of Generative AI through Cybersecurity Training
- Callahan, Brian, Quinn Colognato, and Mary Cotrupi. 2024. “Generative AI for Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Skills, Strategies, and Accountabilities.” BSides St. Pete Conference, FL. Sep. 14, 2024
- Studied the ethical use of generative AI in cybersecurity awareness training by comparing training modules developed by prompt engineers, cybersecurity experts, and hybrid roles. Delivered modules to RPI students and analyzed outcomes.
Augmented Reality Cybersecurity CTF Pedagogy
- Callahan, Brian Robert, Sanya Joseph, Shoshana Sugerman, Quinn Colognato, Mary Cotrupi, et al. "RC3TF, an Augmented Reality CTF: A case study in improving cybersecurity pedagogy for the undergraduate research laboratory." Proceedings of the 20th Annual Symposium on Information Assurance (ASIA). University at Albany. Albany, NY. Jun. 3-4, 2025
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I'm a junior studying Computer Science with minors in IT & Web Science and Quantum Computing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York. Coming from Moultonborough, New Hampshire and having completed an exchange at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, I am now planning to pursue post-graduate education in computer science and continue my research in quantum computing.