Dr. Gao is a Professor in the Department of Computer Security.
At Farmingdale, he has developed eleven courses and taught sixteen different ones, nine of which he has developed and taught online. In Feb. 2025, he was recognized as a SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador.
Dr. Gao has broad research experience with fingerprint identification and classification, Computer Security, and Cryptography. He has published one book and numerous articles. His present research interests include Biometrics, Cybersecurity, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, and Post-Quantum Cryptography.
At Farmingdale, he has developed eleven courses and taught sixteen different ones, nine of which he has developed and taught online. In Feb. 2025, he was recognized as a SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador.
Dr. Gao has broad research experience with fingerprint identification and classification, Computer Security, and Cryptography. He has published one book and numerous articles. His present research interests include Biometrics, Cybersecurity, Elliptic Curve Cryptography, and Post-Quantum Cryptography.
Courses Taught
1. SST115 Digital Systems2. SST217 Computer Forensics II
3. SST218 Computer Forensics III
4. SST230 Biometrics & Identity Theft
5. SST310 Computer Security I
6. SST311 Computer Security II
7. SST312 Computer Security III
8. SST314 Cybersecurity Law & Policy
9. SST323 Network Defense
10. CRJ307 Criminal Justice Database Operations
11. CRJ308 Forensic Technology
12. CPS100 Introduction to Cybersecurity
13. CPS201 Digital Systems & Security
14. CPS305 Foundations of Cryptography
15. CPS401 Applied Cryptography
16. SST420 Physical Security I
Courses developed:
1. SST230 Biometrics & Identity Theft (3 credits)
2. SST440 Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency (3 credits)
3. CPS100 Introduction to Cybersecurity (1 credit)
4. CPS301 Biometric Recognition (3 credits)
5. CPS303 Operating Systems & Security (3 credits)
6. CPS305 Foundations of Cryptography (3 credits)
7. CPS325 Vulnerability Analysis (3 credits)
8. CPS401 Applied Cryptography (3 credits)
9. CPS461 Penetration Testing (3 credits)
10. CPS462 Smart Grid Security (3 credits)
11. CPS463 Distributed Systems & Security (3 credits)
Program developed:
·Co-developed the baccalaureate program: Cybersecurity/Computer Security Technology
·Participated in the development of the Master of Science program in Technology Management