News: Optoelectronics
27 November 2024
Aeluma joins Optica as corporate member
Aelum Inc of Goleta, CA, USA – which uses compound semiconductor materials on large-diameter substrates to develop technologies for mobile, automotive, AI, defense & aerospace, communication and quantum computing – has joined Optica, the global society dedicated to advancing optics and photonics worldwide. The corporate membership aligns Aeluma with a network of industry leaders in light science and technology.
Aeluma’s CEO & director Dr Jonathan Klamkin has been appointed Industry Vice Chair of the 2025 Advanced Photonics Congress, a role within Optica’s Advanced Photonics Strategy Committee. He will assume the Chair position in 2026, driving new initiatives to increase industry engagement at Optica’s technical conferences.
In addition, both Klamkin and board member Steven DenBaars Ph.D. were previously named Optica Fellows, underscoring their contributions and expertise in optics and photonics. Awarded to distinguished leaders in light science, the fellowship highlights Klamkin and DenBaars’ commitment to advancing photonics technology that meets the growing demands of critical markets.
“Aeluma’s membership in Optica, combined with our leadership roles within the organization, highlights our dedication to advancing the semiconductor and photonic industries,” says Klamkin. “As we continue to expand our technology’s reach across high-growth markets, our collaboration with Optica reinforces our mission to drive scalable, high-performance semiconductor-based photonics solutions for next-generation mobile, automotive, AI, defense & aerospace, communication and quantum computing applications.”
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