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Aeluma Names Bouchaib Nessar Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product

Aeluma (NASDAQ: ALMU) named Bouchaib Nessar Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product, tasking him with leading go-to-market efforts across communication, sensing, and quantum markets.

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Aeluma (NASDAQ: ALMU) named Bouchaib Nessar Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product, tasking him with leading go-to-market efforts across communication, sensing, and quantum markets. Nessar brings ~30 years of semiconductor photonics commercialization experience and will report to President and CEO Jonathan Klamkin.

The company said initial pricing requests and small sales orders have begun, marking early commercialization traction as markets ramp.

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Key Figures

Industry experience: three decades
Industry experience
three decades
Bouchaib Nessar’s semiconductor photonics commercialization background

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 28
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    Set date and time for Q2 FY26 results and conference call.

  2. Dec 10

    Investor event participation

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    CEO and CFO joined Benchmark analyst fireside chat to discuss recent highlights.

  3. Dec 09

    Patent portfolio expansion

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    Filed new patent, bringing portfolio to 35 issued and pending patents.

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    Conference participation

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    Announced participation in Northland Growth Conference investor meetings.

  5. Nov 18

    Strategic consortium join

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    Joined MMEC microelectronics hub to advance defense and commercial market access.

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Key Terms

semiconductor photonics, data center interconnects, ai infrastructure, quantum sensors
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semiconductor photonics technical
"commercializing semiconductor photonics solutions across optical networking and data centers"
Semiconductor photonics is the technology of making chips and devices from semiconductor materials that create, control, and detect light for functions like fast data links, sensors and imaging — think of it as using light instead of electrical wires on a tiny chip. Investors watch it because these light-based chips can enable much faster, lower-power communication and new product features, driving growth, competitive advantage and potential higher margins for companies that develop or supply them.
data center interconnects technical
"lead Aeluma’s go-to-market efforts in data center interconnects for AI infrastructure"
Data center interconnects are the high-capacity network links that connect separate data centers so they can share information, applications and backups as if they were one facility. Think of them as fast highways between warehouses that keep goods moving smoothly; they affect how quickly services respond, how resilient systems are to outages, and how cheaply companies can scale digital operations. Investors watch them because their quality and cost influence revenue, service reliability, and capital needs for cloud, telecom and tech businesses.
ai infrastructure technical
"go-to-market efforts in data center interconnects for AI infrastructure, imaging sensors"
AI infrastructure consists of the hardware, software, and systems needed to develop, run, and support artificial intelligence applications. Think of it as the foundation and tools that enable AI to process large amounts of data quickly and accurately, similar to how a strong foundation supports a building. For investors, AI infrastructure is important because it underpins advancements in technology that can drive new business opportunities and competitive advantages.
quantum sensors technical
"spearheaded the commercial launch of lasers, quantum sensors, and biomedical detectors"
Quantum sensors are measurement devices that use principles of quantum physics to detect extremely small changes in things like magnetic fields, time, position, or temperature with far greater precision than conventional instruments. For investors they matter because that leap in sensitivity can create new markets, improve performance of existing products (giving companies a competitive edge), and change the cost or feasibility of technologies in industries such as navigation, medical imaging, and electronics.

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Key Appointment to Drive Commercialization Strategy as Markets Ramp and Company Generates Initial Sales

GOLETA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeluma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALMU), a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance, scalable technologies for mobile, AI, defense and aerospace, robotics, automotive, AR/VR, and quantum, announced today it has named Bouchaib Nessar as its Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product to lead its go-to-market strategy across communication, sensing, and quantum markets.

Bouchaib (Bouch) Nessar brings three decades of experience commercializing semiconductor photonics solutions across optical networking and data centers, sensing, and quantum. A proven leader in the field, Mr. Nessar previously held key roles at JDS Uniphase (now Lumentum), overseeing sales, product marketing, and management for high-speed receiver product lines that achieved widespread adoption by global equipment manufacturers.

Most recently, as VP of Business Development at SCD.USA, Mr. Nessar led the strategic transformation that elevated the business from a niche imaging sensor supplier to one of the largest suppliers of infrared sensors for defense and commercial markets in the United States. His career also includes a leadership tenure at Princeton Lightwave, where he spearheaded the commercial launch of lasers, quantum sensors, and biomedical detectors. Mr. Nessar holds a Physics-Engineering degree from Centrale Méditerranée, France.

In his role at Aeluma, Mr. Nessar will lead Aeluma’s go-to-market efforts in data center interconnects for AI infrastructure, imaging sensors for mobile and consumer electronics, and high-performance semiconductor photonics for defense and aerospace. He will report directly to President and CEO Jonathan Klamkin, Ph.D.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bouch to the team,” said Dr. Klamkin. “His deep expertise and industry network in semiconductor photonics for communication and sensing applications is exactly what we need to accelerate our commercialization roadmap and company growth. And the timing is perfect. Aeluma has seen an increase in requests for pricing and quotation, and has begun taking sales orders. While initial requests are relatively small, this is an important step toward commercialization.”

“I am delighted to be joining such a talented group at Aeluma,” said Nessar. “The company has achieved many key milestones and built significant commercialization traction. I look forward to stepping in at such a pivotal moment to build on customer relationships and accelerate adoption of Aeluma’s technology across growing markets.”

About Aeluma

Aeluma (NASDAQ: ALMU) is a transformative semiconductor company specializing in high-performance photonic and electronic technologies that scale. The company’s proprietary platform combines compound semiconductors with scalable manufacturing used for mass market microelectronics to enable volume production and large-scale integration. Applications for Aeluma’s technology include mobile, AI, defense and aerospace, robotics, automotive, AR/VR, and quantum. Headquartered in Goleta, California, Aeluma operates state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing capabilities for semiconductor wafer production, quick-turn chip fabrication, rapid prototyping, test and validation. Aeluma also partners with production-scale fabrication foundries, packaging, and integration companies. For more information, visit www.aeluma.com.

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Aeluma, Inc.
(805) 351-2707
info@aeluma.com

Investor Contact:
Financial Profiles, Inc.
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Who is Bouchaib Nessar and what role did Aeluma (ALMU) appoint him to on February 10, 2026?

He is a semiconductor photonics executive appointed Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product. According to the company, Nessar will lead go-to-market strategy across communication, sensing, and quantum markets and report to CEO Jonathan Klamkin.

What experience does Bouchaib Nessar bring to Aeluma (ALMU) for commercialization?

Nessar brings roughly three decades of experience commercializing photonics solutions for networking, sensing, and quantum applications. According to the company, his background includes roles at JDS Uniphase, Princeton Lightwave, and SCD.USA leading sales, product marketing, and strategic growth.

What business areas will Nessar focus on at Aeluma (ALMU)?

He will focus on data center interconnects for AI infrastructure, imaging sensors for mobile devices, and high-performance photonics for defense and aerospace. According to the company, these are Aeluma’s priority markets for commercialization and initial sales efforts.

How does Aeluma describe its commercialization progress after Nessar’s hiring?

The company said it has seen increased requests for pricing and quotation and has begun taking initial sales orders. According to the company, current orders are relatively small but represent an important step toward broader commercialization.

Who will Bouchaib Nessar report to at Aeluma (ALMU) and what is the immediate objective?

He will report directly to President and CEO Jonathan Klamkin. According to the company, his immediate objective is to accelerate the commercialization roadmap and build customer relationships to drive adoption across growing markets.

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