Semiconductor Devices to Sensors: Principles, Design, and Application - Course Introduction.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of semiconductor device physics and examines how conventional electronic devices can be adapted for sensing applications. Students will explore the operating mechanisms that enable semiconductor devices to function as sensors and gain insight into the design and development of semiconductor-based sensing technologies. The course also emphasizes the strong connection between semiconductor physics and sensor performance, highlighting how material properties, device structures, and physical phenomena influence sensitivity, reliability, and real-world applications.