Frank Di Bella

Frank Di Bella is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering. His professional work spans 25 years in the industry, including his current role as Program Manager at Concepts NREC in Woburn, MA, where he develops hydrogen compressors for the Hydrogen Fuel Economy and researches ocean wave energy recovery systems using oscillating water column technologies. He previously served as Director of the School of Engineering Technology at Northeastern University, leveraging his expertise in practical engineering applications of renewable and recoverable energy systems.

• Education
• M.Eng, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• BSME, Northeastern University
• Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (Massachusetts)

His research focuses on innovative energy systems, including Organic Rankine Cycle Systems for waste heat recovery and wave energy conversion technologies. He has also contributed to engineering education by writing instructional primers on Design Process Methodology and spreadsheet-based problem-solving techniques in physical sciences.