Arzu Susoglu is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering at Bridgeport University, with an expected completion in 2025. She earned her master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology in 2010. After several years in the IT field, Arzu transitioned to academia in 2016, driven by her passion for teaching. She now serves as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Security Department at Farmingdale State College, where she teaches courses in data security, cryptography, computer forensics, and senior project writing. Her research interests include machine learning, artificial intelligence, cryptography, steganography, and security. Arzu focuses on providing hands-on learning experiences and integrating real-world applications into her curriculum, ensuring her students gain the skills needed for successful careers in technology and security fields.
Courses Taught
SST 115 - Computer Forensics
SST 217 - Computer Forensics II
SST 410W - Senior Proj Writ Intensive*AL
CRJ 307T - Criminal Justice Data Base Operations
CRJ 307L - Criminal Justice Data Base Operations (Lab)
CRJ 308L - Forensic Technology (Lab)
CRJ 308T - Forensic Technology
CRJ 310 - Computer Security I
CRJ 406L - Crime Analysis and Mapping (Lab)
CRJ 406T - Crime Analysis and Mapping
SET 220T - Internetworking
SET 220L - Internetworking Lab
SET 230 - Wireless Tech & Applications
SET 310 - Software App for ERP Solutions
SET 320 - Software App/Supply Chain Mngt
SET 400L - Network Planning & Implementat
SET 400T - Network Planning & Implementat
SET 402 - SoftwareApp Stat Analysis Manu
SET 405 - Software App in Manuf & Svc
CPS 100 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
CPS 305 - Foundations of Cryptography
CPS 401 - Applied Cryptography
CPS 461 - Penetration Testing
CSC 321 - Principles of Programming Language
BCS 130 - Website Development I
Education
- Masters in Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, NYIT, 2010
- PhD candidate, Computer Science and Engineering (Security), Bridgeport University, 2025
Presentations
- Arzu Susoglu, “Video Steganography Algorithm Defining the ROI using Haar-Like Features and Convolutional Neural Network.” Presentation to the IEEE UEMCON 2024, on October 18, 2024.
- Arzu Susoglu, “Celebration of Scholarship.” Presentation to the , FSC Virtual on December 8, 2023.
