Aeluma becomes corporate member of Optica
The CEO and founder has also been appointed to a role within Optica's Advanced Photonics Strategy Committee, highlighting the company’s dedication to advancing semiconductor and photonic technologies and industries
Aeluma, a semiconductor company focusing on high-performance, scalable technologies for mobile, automotive, AI, defence and aerospace, communication and quantum computing, has announced that it has joined Optica, the global society dedicated to advancing optics and photonics worldwide. The company says that this corporate membership aligns it with a prestigious network of industry leaders in light science and technology, amplifying the company's role in driving innovations in semiconductor and photonics technologies.
Furthermore, Jonathan Klamkin, founder and CEO of Aeluma, 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. Aeluma says this appointment positions it at the forefront of shaping the future of photonic technology on a global scale.
In addition to Aeluma's corporate membership and Klamkin's role with the Advanced Photonics Congress, both he and board member Steven DenBaars, were previously named Optica Fellows, underscoring their contributions and expertise in optics and photonics. The fellowship, awarded to distinguished leaders in the field of light science, 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 organisation, highlights our dedication to advancing the semiconductor and photonic industries,” said 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, defence and aerospace, communication and quantum computing applications.”
