About

Jonathan Klamkin is the founder of Aeluma and has served as its President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and a director since February 28, 2019, when the company operated as Biond Photonics (later renamed Aeluma). He is also a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2015-present), where his group conducts research in integrated photonics and optoelectronics for communications and sensing applications. Earlier in his career he was with BinOptics Corp. (2001-2002), a laser diode manufacturer later acquired by Macom. He has published more than 200 papers, holds several patents, and is a recipient of the NASA Young Faculty Award, the DARPA Young Faculty Award and the DARPA Director's Fellowship. He holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Materials from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Roles

Aeluma, Inc.
Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman · Current role
February 28, 2019–present
BinOptics Corp.
Laser diode manufacturer later acquired by Macom
2001-2002

External Roles

University of California, Santa Barbara
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
2015-present

Fixed Compensation

FY 2025
Salary
$271,667
ComponentBase salary earned in fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
Additional detailsBoard approved an increase to a $295,000 annual rate on January 27, 2025
Bonus
$163,800
ComponentBonus reported for fiscal 2025
Total compensation
$1,862,827

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2025

Stock awards

Option awards
$1,427,360
FormStock options, ASC 718 grant-date fair value
Exercise price$7.80
Additional detailsGrant vesting over four years subject to continued service

Also at Aeluma, Inc.

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