Daniel W. Davies

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Papers

2

Total Citations

83

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About

Daniel W. Davies is a leading researcher in the field of organic electronics, specializing in the design and characterization of super- and ferroelastic organic semiconductors. His major contribution lies in demonstrating that single crystals of organic semiconductors, traditionally considered brittle like silicon, can be engineered to exhibit exceptional mechanical flexibility without compromising their intrinsic charge transport properties. In his most-cited 2020 work, which has garnered over 80 combined citations, Davies pioneered the development of ultraflexible single-crystal electronics, resolving a long-standing contradiction between molecular order and mechanical deformability. This breakthrough opens new avenues for wearable and implantable devices that require both high performance and durability. His research has been recognized for its potential to transform flexible electronics, earning him a reputation for merging fundamental materials science with practical device engineering. Davies’s work continues to inspire efforts toward truly deformable, high-mobility organic semiconductors.

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H-Index
2
Papers
83
Total Citations
42
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Super‐ and Ferroelastic Organic Semiconductors for Ultraflexible Single‐Crystal Electronics
66 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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