He received his PhD (2012) in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Fiondella has published over 110 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. Eight of his conference papers have been recognized with awards, including four with his students. His research has been funded by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Army Research Laboratory, Naval Air Systems Command, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Science Foundation, including a CAREER award. He has supervised four Master's theses and is the doctoral advisor of five PhD students.