Description
Instructor(s)/Supervisor(s)/Coordinator(s): Cindy TANGPlastic electronics, also known as organic electronics, is a rapidly growing field at the intersection of materials science, physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering. At the core of this discipline is the technology behind organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which powers the global display industry. Yet, organic electronics offers much more, with potential applications in efficient lighting, renewable energy through organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and flexible electronic circuits for medical devices and sensors. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the design, physics, and application of organic semiconductor devices. Students will explore the unique features that distinguish organic electronics from conventional semiconductor technology, including their potential for low-cost, high-performance devices that are lightweight, flexible, and adaptable to a variety of substrates and shapes. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of organic electronics, positioning them to contribute to this exciting and evolving field. Key topics of the course include: (i) Fundamental principles of organic semiconductors, including molecular structure design and charge transport, (ii) Optical processes in organic molecules and polymers, (iii) Charge injection and transport mechanism in organic semiconductors; (iv) Operating principles of key organic electronic devices such OLEDs, organic photovoltaics, organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and emerging applications such as chemical sensors, memory cells, and thermoelectrics and (v) Current and future trends in flexible, stretchable, and wearable electronics.