This local mad scientist in a white coat and glasses is called Jonathan "John" I.Q. Nerdelbaum Frink, Jr. - is a clumsy college professor in the hilarious animated series The Simpsons. Professor Jonathan Frink lives in his laboratory and constantly invents meaningless and non-working devices to help Springfield, but only makes it worse. The awesome Professor Jonathan Frink and his chemical Flask from The Simpsons cursors!