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Tomislav Friščić is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, where he leads the Friščić research group focused on mechanochemistry and solid-state chemistry. He holds the prestigious Canada Research Chair in Mechanochemistry and Solid-state Chemistry, recognizing his scientific excellence in developing cleaner and more energy-efficient synthesis methods.
His educational background includes:
- B. Sc. from University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia (2001)
- Ph. D. from University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA (2006)
- Postdoctoral fellow at Pfizer Institute for Pharmaceutical Materials Science, Cambridge, UK (2006-2008)
- Herchel Smith Research Fellow at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK (2008-2010)
Professor Friščić's research focuses on developing and exploiting solid-state, solvent-free and near solvent-free reactions for cleaner and more energy-efficient chemical synthesis. His work centers on mechanochemistry - using mechanical force to drive chemical reactions - which eliminates the need for large amounts of solvent, reducing waste and energy consumption by 1000- to 10000-fold compared to conventional processes. His group has pioneered techniques like liquid-assisted grinding (LAG) and ion- and liquid-assisted grinding (ILAG) to synthesize advanced materials including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), pharmaceutical compounds, and novel catalysts. The applications of his research span green chemistry, pharmaceutical development, energy storage materials, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:
- 2019 Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry, Canadian Society for Chemistry
- 2018 National Research Council Steacie Prize for Natural Sciences
- 2018 Royal Society of Canada Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry
- 2018 Member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada
- 2018-2019 World Economic Forum Young Scientists member
- 2017 NSERC E. W. R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship
- 2017 NSERC Discovery Accelerator
- 2016 McGill University Principal's Award for Outstanding Emerging Researchers
Professor Friščić has successfully mentored numerous graduate students, including Ghada Ayoub, Patrick Julien, and Igor Huskić who completed their PhDs under his supervision. His research is supported by significant grants including NSERC funding and his Canada Research Chair. The Friščić group, established in August 2011, is part of McGill University Chemistry Department's push in Green Chemistry and has made substantial contributions to the field of mechanochemistry.
The Friščić research group operates within the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, with laboratory facilities in the Pulp and Paper (P&P) building (rooms 104 and 028). The group actively collaborates with other research teams at McGill and internationally, contributing to major scientific initiatives and workshops such as the Crystal Engineering and Emerging Materials Workshop of Ontario and Quebec (CEMWOQ).
