https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/simon-sze-obituary?id=53535445 Menu [sfgate] [sfgate] Search by Name Menu San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle Homepage Obituaries Section Submit an Obituary Find an Obituary Sympathy Ideas Grief Support Search by Name Add a Memory Send Flowers Make a Donation Share Obituary Sign the Guest Book Send Flowers Share Simon M. Sze 1936 - 2023 Simon M. Sze obituary, 1936-2023, Walnut Creek, CA Send Flowers Share BORN 1936 DIED 2023 About Stanford UniversityUniversity of Washington Simon Sze Obituary Simon M. Sze March 21, 1936 - November 6, 2023 Dr. Simon Sze, a visionary in the field of semiconductor physics and technology, and a renowned educator, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at the age of 87. His remarkable life and contributions to the world of electronics and semiconductor devices will be remembered and cherished. Dr. Sze was born in Shanghai, China, and his early life was marked by intellectual curiosity and a passion for science. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, an M.S. at the University of Washington, and went on to complete his Ph.D. at Stanford University, where he made significant contributions to the understanding of electron transport in semiconductor devices. In 1967, Dr. Sze and Dawon Kahng fabricated the world's first floating-gate nonvolatile memory device, which is among the key components used in today's popular consumer technology products and one of the major breakthroughs in semiconductor technology. Dr. Sze's distinguished career included notable positions at Bell Laboratories and National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. His groundbreaking work spanned a wide range of areas, including the development of MOSFET technology, semiconductor device physics, and semiconductor device reliability. He was the author of several seminal books, including Physics of Semiconductor Devices, which has become an essential reference in the field and has educated generations of engineers and scientists. He received numerous awards for his outstanding teaching and research, including the Future Science Prize in 2021 and the IEEE EDS J.J. Ebers Award in 1991, which recognized his lifelong contributions to the field. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Therese, his son Raymond and daughter in law Karen, his daughter Julia, his grandchildren Alyssa, Arianna, Ethan and Jake, and his granddogs Coco, Lola, MeiMei, Pepper and Poe. Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 7, 2023. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Sign the Guest Book Memories and Condolences for Simon Sze Expand the Memories and Condolences form. [ ] Not sure what to say? --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Submit Your Message How do you know Simon M. Sze? (Optional) Family Friend Work School Other --------------------------------------------------------------------- From[ ] Your Email (will not be displayed)[ ] [*] Get email updates for this page Submit Your Message 12 Entries [184047907] NSYSU EE75 Class 1986 November 8, 2023 Simon was a prodigious contributor to our Laboratory at Bell Telephone Laboratories and to the entire semiconductor world. He will always be remembered for his cheerfulness and his smile. Bill Lynch Work November 8, 2023 Generations of scientists and engineers the world over in the area of semiconductors feel a connection to Simon Sze through the influence of his classic textbook "Physics of Semiconductor Devices" on their education. My condolences to his loved ones on his passing. May he rest in peace. Noel Buckley Other November 8, 2023 May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace, my elder brother, Sze - Min, and my families will always miss you. Grace Min-Hwa Wu Family November 8, 2023 A great pioneer whose books have shaped my career. Not only engineers, but society in general, has so much to thank him for his contributions to semiconductors. Mete Erturk Other November 8, 2023 Thank you for all the contribution to the technology and science. JACK EN School November 8, 2023 Rest in peace Simon Sze, and thank you for the enduring legacy you leave behind. Your book helped me build my foundation for semiconductor devices, and I will forever be thankful to you. Manikant Work November 8, 2023 One of the pioneers of solid-state technology and devices we owe so much to and who will never be forgotten. Thank you, Simon. Herman E. Maes Herman Maes November 8, 2023 A great visionary and human being, feels like personal loss. RIP Sujit Kumar Work November 8, 2023 Rest In Peace Professor Tourangbam Harishore Singh School November 7, 2023 The torch of your influence will keep shining bright not only in the semiconductor world also in our lives, even in your absence. R.I.P. my teacher. Tony Tsau School November 7, 2023 Rest in peace Mr. Sze Jennifer Mendoza Friend November 7, 2023 Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results Make a Donation in Simon Sze's name Memorial Events for Simon Sze To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. 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