Robert Dell


Adjunct Professor
Director, Laboratory for Energy Reclamation and Innovation
Research Fellow, The Cooper Union Research Foundation
M.F.A. (ME) State University of New York, New Paltz, 1975
B.S. (ME), State University of New York, Oneonta, 1972

2006 Lindbergh Grant Recipient

Contact Information:
(212) 353-4298
e-mail

Selected Academic and Industrial Experience:

  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, School of Engineering, LED Traffic Light Project, Chief Project Engineer, 2007
  • The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, Honorary Research Associate, 2006-
  • Thermoelectric Power Generation Device, owned by The Cooper Union, patent pending, US Serial No. 11/639,378, Inventor, 2006
  • The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation, Waste Management and Minimization Grantee, Anoka, MN, Principal Investigator, 2006-7
  • Consolidated Edison of New York, Steam Heat Division R&D, Thermoelectric Power Generation, Phase II, Research Grantee, NYC, NY Principal Investigator, 2005-6
  • LED Security Device and System, owned by The Cooper Union, patent pending US Serial No. 11/317480, Inventor, 2006
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University, Parallels in Creativity Symposium II, Cambridge, Ma, Organizer, 2005-
  • Consolidated Edison of New York, Steam Heat Division R&D, Thermoelectric Power Generation, NYC, NY Principal Investigator,2004-5
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, School of Engineering, Artist in Residence, 2004-6
  • American-Scandinavian Foundation, NYC, NY, Fellow to Iceland, 1999-2000
  • Vaettir Corporation, R&D, consulting and green energy systems company, Tappan, NY, President 1999-
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Ma, Research Affiliate, 1995-7
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Ma 1993-95 Research Fellow,
  • Fulbright, CIES, Washington, D.C. Senior Research Fellow to Iceland, 1988
  • The MacDowell Colony, , Peterborough, NH, Fellow 1980
  • Dell Brothers, general contracting company, Orangeburg, NY Major Partner, 1972-80
  • Chromalloy, Inc., Orangeburg, NY, Precision TIG Welder for Jet Engines, 1975-76

    Publications:

  • Thermoelectric Power Generation From Exposed Steam Pipes, Technical Report For Consolidated Edison Project, Professor Robert Dell, Professor George Sidebotham, Coauthor of, Mechanical Engineering Department The Cooper Union for The Advancement of Science and Art, New York, 2005
  • Clock Works, Albert Nerken School of Engineering, the Cooper Union, NYC, Winter 2005 issue, pgs. 13, 14, 15, Spring Issue, 2005
  • Felagsblad, Felag Leidsoggumanna, Reykjavik, Iceland, article, author of, 2003
  • Reykjavik municipal Art Museum, Author of, catalog essay for Robert Dell, Thermal Guardians, 2001
  • Reykjavik Art Museum, catalog for Robert Dell, Thermal Guardians, essay by D. Dominick Lombardi, 2001
  • Sculpture, International Sculpture Center, Hamilton, New Jersey, review by D. Dominick Lombardi, 2001
  • Iceland Review, Edda Media and Publishing, Reykjavik, Iceland, article by Jennifer McCormack, 2001
  • IGA News, International Geothermal Association, Pisa, Italy, article by Gudmundur Palmasson, 2001
  • Morgunbladid, Reykjavik, Iceland, article, review, 2001
  • D.V., Reykjavik, Iceland, review, 2001
  • Leonardo, The MIT Press, Cambridge, Ma, volume 33, number 3, Hitavaettur and the Implications of Geothermal Sculpture, author of, 2000
  • Geothermal Resources Council Bulletin, Geothermal Resources Council, Davis, Ca, article by Ted Clutter, 2000
  • The New York Times, Westchester Edition, NYC, NY, review by D. Dominick Lombardi, 1999
  • The New York Times, Long Island edition, review by Helen Harrison, 1999
  • Morgunbladid, Reykjavik, Iceland, articles, 1999
  • The Journal News, review by Melissa Myers, Nyack, NY, 1999
  • Daugar, Reykjavik, Iceland, article, 1999
  • AKSUN, State Television, Akureyri, Iceland, news segment, 1999
  • TV 2, Reykjavik, Iceland, news segment, 1999

    Scientific and Professional Societies

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member, 2005-
  • Order of The Engineer 2005
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Member, 1993-

    Selected honors

  • Akureyri School of Visual Arts, Iceland, Visiting Artist, 1999
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Guest Speaker, 1997/1993
  • Council for the Arts at M.I.T., Grant, Cambridge, Ma, 1997
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard University,
  • Parallels in Creativity Symposium, Speaker, Presenter, 1995
  • The Cooper Union The Great Hall, Guest Speaker, 1994
  • Emmy Academy NYC, NY, Honoree, 1993
  • New York State Council on the Arts, Grant, Albany, NY, 1986

    Selected solo installations

  • The Lab Gallery, The Roger Smith Hotel, NYC 2006
  • Reykjavik Municipal Art Museum, Harbour House, Reykjavik, Iceland, 2001 (geothermal installation)
  • Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri, Iceland, 1999
  • The Great Geysir, Iceland, 1999
  • MIT, Kresge Oval, Cambridge, Ma, 1997 (installation)
  • Yellowstone National Park, Grotto, Castle and Old Faithful Geyser Groups, Wy,

    Selected group

  • Hafnarborg Institute of Culture and Fine Art, Hafnarborg Museum, Hrafnarfurdor, Iceland, 2002
  • Harvard University, Cambridge, Ma, 1995 (installation)
  • Tufts University,, Medford, Ma, 1995 (installation)
  • MIT, CAVS and the MIT Museum, Cambridge, Ma, 1994 (installation)
  • Galleri Ofeigur, Reykjavik, Iceland1993 - 94
  • Lehigh University, Siegel Gallery, Bethlehem, Pa, 1991 - 92
  • MIT Museum, Cambridge, Ma, 1990-1
  • The Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY, 1983
  • Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Md, 1980

    Selected Education

  • M.F.A., State University of New York, New Paltz, 1975
  • B.S., State University of New York, Oneonta, 1972

    Listings

  • Who’s Who Among Americas Teachers, 2006
  • Who's Who in America, 1992-
  • Who's Who In American Art, 1982-
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