MELBOURNE, Fla. – An esteemed professor at the Florida Institute of Technology has died due to complications related to COVID-19, reports News 6 partner Florida Today.Alan Rosiene, professor of English and languages and associate head of Florida Tech’s School of Arts and Communications, died Saturday after being hospitalized for COVID-19-related symptoms, according to a note sent to the campus on Tuesday, spokesman Adam Lowenstein said.[TRENDING: What to know about Biden’s COVID-19 strategy | 2021 Bike Week will happen| Florida no longer releasing overdue vaccine numbers]The school did not provide his age and FLORIDA TODAY was not able to immediately reach family members.Rosiene was well-regarded by students, colleagues and school.