Dr. Emmett Ientilucci is an associate scientist and post-doctoral research fellow in RIT’s Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing (DIRS) group. He has an A.A.S degree in optics from Monroe Community College and B.S, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in imaging science from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

His research interests include the incorporation of physics based (target) modeling into structured hybrid hyperspectral sub-pixel detection algorithms with the addition of a geometric infeasibility metric. In general, Dr. Ientilucci’s interests are in geometric and stochastic target detection as well as improvements to the physics based modeling approach as it pertains to the development of illumination invariant target spaces. He has also published on the impact endmember selection has on target detection, spectral variability, and general hyperspectral algorithm development.

Dr. Ientilucci has taught courses and labs in radiometry, geometrical optics, photo science, dimensional metrology, and computer techniques for technicians, both at RIT and Monroe Community College. In addition to his own work, he has managed teams of graduate students in imaging and computer science on their work, as it relates to specific government and commercial contracts. He has been thesis advisor for numerous undergraduate imaging science students.

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Ph.D., Imaging Science, August 2005
Doctoral Thesis: Hyperspectral Sub-Pixel Target Detection Using Hybrid Algorithms and Physics Based Modeling (view PDF)
Candidacy exam (view pdf)
Candidacy exam presentation (view pdf1, pdf2)

M.S., Imaging Science, GPA 3.7, June 1999
Master's Thesis: Synthetic Simulation and Modeling of Image Intensified CCDs (ICCD) (view PDF)

B.S., Imaging Science, with honors, May 1996
Bachelor's Thesis: Modular Imaging Spectrometer Instrument Calibration (MISI) Using Blackbody Radiators

Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
A.A.S., Optical Engineering, May 1989

RIT Center for Imaging Science. Rochester NY
Associate Scientist/ Post Doctoral Research Fellow

• In additon to my own research, I am responsible for managing teams of graduate students in computer and imaging science. I oversee their work on specific government and commercial contracts.
• Currently working on developing a large synthetic facetized scene for modeling and testing of remote sensing algorithms. Also working on a radiometic accurate model of the sun to use for calibration of future satellite systems.

Monroe Community College. Rochester, NY
Adjunct Instructor

• Taught courses and/or labs in:
  • Computers for Technicians
  • Geometrical Optics
  • Photo Science
  • Dimensional Metrology

RIT Center for Imaging Science. Rochester NY
Research and Teaching Assistant

• Worked on contracts and projects that involved data gathering and analysis by digital image processing and remote sensing methods.
• Organized material in Quark Xpress for assembly of a text book on remote sensing, Schott, J.R., Remote Sensing: The Imaging Chain Approach. Oxford University Press: 1997.
• Worked on thermal calibration design of an airborne line scanner (MISI).
• Designed and constructed feedback scan mirror controller and DC radiometer for airborne line scanner (MISI).
• Coordinated and instructed lectures and laboratories for undergraduate Radiometry course.

SIDE. Rochester, NY
Research Assistant

• Worked on developing a synthetic image database (via DIRSIG) that was used for a variety of sensor and algorithm design studies.
• Analyzed the spectral correlation structure of various scenes simulating the AVIRIS and HYDICE sensors. Analysis was made as to the impact of scene content, atmospheric effects and sensor noise on the correlation.

11/90-9/94

Xerox Corporation, Wilson Center for Research and Technology, Webster, NY
Research/Electrical Technician

• Designed and built electrical and mechanical fixtures such as motor controllers, optical sensors, and computer hardware/software interface devices for data acquisition.
• Worked in Process Physics Area setting up various xerographic experiments, collecting data and examining results. Conclusions were drawn in monthly reports.
• Machined specialized parts using lathes, drill presses and milling machines.