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<DESCRIPTION>RESEARCH FRONTIERS PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 22, 2008
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   RESEARCH FRONTIERS PROMOTES JOSEPH M. HARARY
            TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

WOODBURY, NY, December 22, 2008 - Research Frontiers Inc., the
developer and licensor of fast-responding SPD-Smart(tm)
light-control film technology, announced that effective
January 1, 2009, it has promoted Joseph M. Harary to the position
of President and Chief Executive Officer. Robert L. Saxe will
continue in his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
will remain active to continue to head the Company's research and
development, with the title of Chief Technology Officer.

Robert L. Saxe, Chairman of Research Frontiers commented: "Joe Harary
has been a leading figure in creating the emerging SPD industry and
establishing SPD-Smart technology as the light-control solution of
choice at many of the world's largest glass companies. Joe has worked
closely and developed strong relationships with key executives at our
licensees and at major OEMs around the world. Now, with important
projects in various industries in the pipeline as a result of this,
Joe's new position as CEO will better enable him to coordinate
activities around the world."

"SPD-Smart light-control technology has reached its current state of
advanced performance  through the perseverance, vision, guidance and
skill of Bob Saxe and his talented team of scientists, as well as the
focused commercial efforts of teams of technical, production and
marketing people at our licensees and their customers," noted
Joseph M. Harary. "Recent developments have made it increasingly
clear that the world needs SPD-Smart light-control technology and
the many benefits it offers, including energy efficiency and expanded
design possibilities in the architecture, automotive, aircraft and
marine industries. We, our licensees, and their customers have a
very exciting future ahead of us and I look forward to leading our
collective efforts to demonstrate how intelligent glass can really be."

Joe Harary became Vice President and General Counsel to Research Frontiers
in April 1992, was promoted to the position of Executive Vice President in
December 1999, and became its President and Chief Operating Officer in
February 2002. He has been a director of the Company since February 1993.
Joe Harary graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbia College in 1983 with
an A.B. degree in economics, and received a Juris Doctor degree from
Columbia Law School in 1986. Prior to joining Research Frontiers in 1992,
Mr. Harary was a corporate attorney whose practice at several prominent
New York law firms emphasized mergers and acquisitions, technology
licensing, securities law, and intellectual property law. Prior to
attending law school, Mr. Harary was an economist with the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York.


About SPD Technology and Research Frontiers Incorporated

Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR) develops and licenses suspended
particle device (SPD) technology used in VaryFast(tm) SPD-Smart controllable
glass and plastic products. Benefits include dynamic control of light, glare
and heat passing through many types of glazings, noise reduction, greater
security due to both privacy and structural integrity, and the protection of
interiors and occupants from heat and harmful ultraviolet radiation.
SPD technology, made possible by a flexible light-control film invented
and patented by Research Frontiers, allows the user to instantly, precisely
and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic, either manually or
automatically. This film can be used to transform into "smart" products a
variety of products used every day in homes, buildings, cars, aircraft, boats,
trains and motorcoaches.

Current product applications for SPD technology include: SPD-Smart windows,
sunshades, skylights and interior partitions for homes and buildings;
automotive windows, sunroofs, roof systems, sunvisors, sunshades, aircraft
and marine windows and window shades. Potential future applications include:
eyewear products including sunglasses, ski goggle and motorcycle helmets,
mirrors and flat panel displays for electronic products.

SPD-Smart film technology was awarded a "Best of What's New Award" from
Popular Science magazine for home technology, received the 2007 North American
Frost & Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology for glass, and was also
recognized as one of the top technologies by the Society of Automotive
Engineers' Aerospace Engineering magazine. SPD technology is covered by
over 500 patents and patent applications held by Research Frontiers
worldwide. Currently 35 companies are licensed to use Research Frontiers'
patented SPD light-control technology in emulsions, films, or end-products.
Further information about SPD-Smart technology, Research Frontiers and its
licensees can be found at www.SmartGlass.com.


Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue
forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking
statements. Actual results could differ and are not guaranteed.
Any forward-looking statements should be considered
accordingly. SPD-Smart(tm), SPD-SmartGlass(tm),
SmartGlass(tm), VaryFast(tm), Powered by SPD(tm),
SPD On-Board(tm), The View
of the Future - Everywhere You Look(tm) and Visit
SmartGlass.com - to change your view of the world(tm) are
trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.

For further information, please contact:

Research Frontiers Incorporated

Michael R. LaPointe, Vice President-Marketing
Patricia A. Bryant, Manager of Investor Relations
(516) 364-1902
info@SmartGlass.com
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