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Research Overview
Professor Fréchet’s work is at the interface of organic, polymer and materials chemistry is in the broad area of nanoscience and nanotechnology and encompasses both academic and entrepreneurial activities.
A polymer chemist best known for his contributions in a wide range of fields, including modern electronics and biotechnology, Fréchet has authored more than 800 scientific papers with more than 106,000 citations as well as 100 U.S. and international patents. Fréchet developed the chemically amplified photoresists used in the fabrication of microprocessors and memory chips that are ubiquitous in today's consumer goods. Other notable achievements include the development of novel separation media and polymers for therapeutic uses and his long service as an editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
His numerous awards and honors include the Japan Prize and multiple recognitions from the American Chemical Society, including the Arthur C. Cope Award, and awards in polymer chemistry and applied polymer science. Fréchet is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Science, the U.S. National Academy of Inventors and the Academy of Europe.
Key Research Areas
Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemical Science, Material Science and Engineering
Education
Organic Chemistry, Ph.D., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1971
Award Date: Jan 1 1971
Polymer Chemistry, Ph.D., Syracuse University
1971
Award Date: Jan 1 1971
Organic Chemistry, M.S., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1969
Award Date: Jan 1 1969
Polymer Chemistry, M.S., Syracuse University
1969
Award Date: Jan 1 1969
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, B.E., École supérieure de chimie physique électronique de Lyon
1967
Award Date: Jan 1 1967
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Polymers
- Dendrimers
- Polymerization
- Styrene
- Macromolecules
- Chromophores
- Polyesters
- Fullerenes
- Lithography
- Solar cells
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Publications
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On the Molecular Origin of Charge Separation at the Donor-Acceptor Interface
Sini, G., Schubert, M., Risko, C., Roland, S., Lee, O. P., Chen, Z., Richter, T. V., Dolfen, D., Coropceanu, V., Ludwigs, S., Scherf, U., Facchetti, A., Frechet, J. & Neher, D., Jan 22 2018, In: Advanced Energy Materials. 8, 12, p. 1702232Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
40 Scopus citations -
Organic Semiconductor-Containing Supramolecules: Effect of Small Molecule Crystallization and Molecular Packing
Rancatore, B. J., Kim, B., Mauldin, C. E., Frechet, J. & Xu, T., Jan 21 2016, In: Macromolecules. 49, 3, p. 833-843 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Scopus citations -
Charge generation in organic solar cell materials studied by terahertz spectroscopy
Scarongella, M., Brauer, J. C., Douglas, J. D., Frechet, J. & Banerji, N., Sep 9 2015, Organic Photovoltaics XVI. SPIE-Intl Soc Optical EngResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Jean M. J. Frechet - Teacher, Mentor, Research Pioneer, Entrepreneur and Friend FOREWORD
Frechet, J. M. J., Jan 15 2015, In: Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 53, 2, p. 133-134 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effect of Polymer Backbone Chemistry on the Induction of the Accelerated Blood Clearance in Polymer Modified Liposomes
Kierstead, P. H., Okochi, H., Venditto, V. J., Chuong, T. C., Kivimae, S., Frechet, J. & Szoka, F. C., Jun 18 2015, In: Journal of Controlled Release. 213, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access97 Scopus citations -
Changing attitudes in Saudi Arabia
Martiradonna, L. & Frechet, J. M. J., Apr 2014, In: Nature Materials. 13, 4, p. 321-322 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
4 Scopus citations -
Decacyclene triimides: Paving the road to universal non-fullerene acceptors for organic photovoltaics
Pho, T. V., Toma, F. M., Tremolet De Villers, B. J., Wang, S., Treat, N. D., Eisenmenger, N. D., Su, G. M., Coffin, R. C., Douglas, J. D., Frechet, J., Bazan, G. C., Wudl, F. & Chabinyc, M. L., Apr 2 2014, In: Advanced Energy Materials. 4, 5, 1301007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
51 Scopus citations -
Erratum: Solution-Processed, Molecular Photovoltaics that Exploit Hole Transfer from Non Fullerene, n-Type Materials (Advanced Materials (2014) 25 (4313-4319) DOI: 10.1002/adma.201305444)
Douglas, J. D., Chen, M. S., Niskala, J. R., Lee, O. P., Yiu, A. T., Young, E. P. & Fréchet, J. M. J., Jul 16 2014, In: Advanced Materials. 26, 27, 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
3 Scopus citations
Prizes and Honors
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Arun Guthikonda Memorial Award, Columbia University
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Carothers Award, American Chemical Society
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Award or Honor › Excellence Award
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D.Eng. (Honoris Causa) KTH Stockholm, Sweden
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Award or Honor › Honorary Distinction
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D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) University of Warwick (UK)
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Award or Honor › Honorary Distinction
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Elected Fellow of the American Chemical Society
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Award or Honor › Learned Society
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Elected to the Academy of Europe (Academia Europaea)
Frechet, Jean (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or Honor › Learned Society
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Research News
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KAUST Vice President Bradley inaugurated as Fellow to the United States National Academy of Inventors
Boon Ooi, Jean Frechet, Charlotte Hauser & Donal Bradley
11/8/21
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The story behind our infinitely recyclable plastic
06/16/21
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Story Behind Our Infinitely Recyclable Plastic
06/14/21
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Key Concept Turns 30 — and is Still Going Strong
02/26/20
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NAE Announces Award Of 2020 Draper Prize for Engineering
01/17/20
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Photoresist Pioneers Receive the 2020 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
01/7/20
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Low Dimensional Metal Halide Perovskites and...
09/7/19
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King Salman Hands the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science to KAUST Professor Jean Fréchet; Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman handed the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science in the field of Chemistry to Professor Jean M.J. Fréchet, vice president em
03/25/19
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