GOLETA, CA, November 26, 2024 -- Aeluma, Inc., a semiconductor company specializing in high performance, scalable technologies for mobile, automotive, AI, defense and aerospace, communication and quantum computing, today announced that it has joined Optica, the global society dedicated to advancing optics and photonics worldwide. This corporate membership aligns Aeluma 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.

Further underscoring Aeluma's commitment to industry collaboration and leadership, Dr. 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. This appointment positions Aeluma at the forefront of shaping the future of photonic technology on a global scale.

In addition to Aeluma's corporate membership and Dr. Klamkin's role with the Advanced Photonics Congress, both he and board member Steven DenBaars, Ph.D., 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 organization, highlights our dedication to advancing the semiconductor and photonic industries," said Dr. 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 and aerospace, communication and quantum computing applications."