He has been at RIT for seven years and previous to his current position, was an instructor of Electrical Engineering at RIT. His research area focuses on Ultra-Narrow Band Radar and Tomographic Imaging which involves many of the same topics that are fundamental to the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department's areas of distinction. For example, RF/microwave component and subsystem level work, high-frequency circuit design and analysis as well as communication systems are all central to the concept of the "Smart Power Grid" being developed. In addition, Ciccarelli's research area offers additional challenges and opportunities in the areas of signal processing and system-level design, analysis and integration that are key to the technical side of entertainment engineering.