C. Daniel Frisbie

C. Daniel Frisbie is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota, specializing in organic and molecular electronics. His research focuses on structure-transport relationships in organic semiconductors and printed electronics for flexible applications.

• Affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (University of Minnesota)
• Current Status: On sabbatical at Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (2024-2025)

Research Highlights:

• Investigates charge transport mechanisms in organic semiconductors using nanoscale measurement techniques
• Develops SCALE printing process for high-resolution roll-to-roll electronics fabrication
• Explores molecular junctions via conducting atomic force microscopy
• Collaborates with chemistry and physics departments for material synthesis

Scientific Contributions:

• Co-inventor of SCALE (Self-Aligned Capillarity-Assisted Lithography for Electronics)
• Focus on low-voltage electrolyte-gated transistors
• Research on grain boundary effects in organic films

Awards and Recognitions:

• Distinguished McKnight University Professorship
• Royal Society/Wolfson Fellowship
• Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship

Research Group Impact: Has mentored over 60 graduate students and postdocs, many transitioning to industry leadership roles (Apple, 3M, Intel, etc.) or academic positions globally (Purdue, Cambridge, etc.). The Frisbie Research Group operates in the Microtechnology Laboratory, training students in semiconductor processing and device characterization.