Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 29/100
5 mention(s) identify AMIT KUMAR, PH.D. as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. | 2010-04-28 | Dr. Kumar holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), he received his Ph.D. from Caltech before completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University. Dr. Kumar’s thesis research at Stanford and Caltech focused on fundamental studies of photovoltaic cells. | Has a Ph.D. with thesis research focused on fundamental studies of photovoltaic cells, indicating a strong technical and scientific background potentially including programming skills. |
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. | 2013-04-29 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. ... Dr. Kumar has authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and holds a dozen patents. | Dr. Amit Kumar has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and significant experience in technology companies, including photovoltaic research and technology development. While his degree is in Chemistry, his work involved advanced research in genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery, which often involves computational and technical skills. He also has authored patents and publications, indicating technical expertise that may include programming or related skills. |
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. | 2014-09-26 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D. - Director; Compensation of Executive Officers and Director Compensation Table show significant stock awards and fees earned, indicating a technical and scientific background. | Holds a Ph.D. and is a director with significant stock ownership and compensation. The presence of a Ph.D. suggests technical expertise, likely in a relevant technical field, indicating capability to write programs. |
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. | 2015-05-01 | Dr. Kumar was the founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Signature BioSciences, Inc., a life science company developing technology for advanced research in genomics, proteomics and drug discovery. Dr. Kumar received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. | Dr. Amit Kumar has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and significant experience in life sciences and technology companies, including founding a company developing technology for genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery, indicating technical expertise relevant to programming and software. |
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. | 2016-04-22 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. ... Dr. Kumar was the founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Signature BioSciences, Inc., a life science company developing technology for advanced research in genomics, proteomics and drug discovery. | Dr. Kumar has a Ph.D. in Chemistry and significant experience in life sciences and technology companies, including founding a company developing technology for genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery. This indicates a strong technical background potentially including programming or related skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2008-05-15 | Dr. Kumar holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), he received his Ph.D. from Caltech before completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University. |
| 2009-05-14 | Dr. Kumar holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), he received his Ph.D. from Caltech before completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University. |
| 2010-04-28 | Dr. Kumar holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), he received his Ph.D. from Caltech before completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University. Dr. Kumar’s thesis research at Stanford and Caltech focused on fundamental studies of photovoltaic cells. |
| 2011-04-27 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. |
| 2012-04-18 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. |
| 2013-04-29 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. ... Dr. Kumar has authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and holds a dozen patents. |
| 2013-12-19 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D.(6) Includes 399,941 shares of common stock and 46,370 restricted stock units which will be vested within 60 days of December 10, 2013, and 8,000 options to purchase shares of common stock which are vested. |
| 2014-04-25 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University in 1993. Dr. Kumar has authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and holds a dozen patents. Dr. Kumar brings significant leadership experience as well as experience in photovoltaic research including work on energy conversion using cells made from silicon (single crystal, polycrystalline, and amorphous), gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, metal oxides and other materials. |
| 2014-09-26 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D. - Director; Compensation of Executive Officers and Director Compensation Table show significant stock awards and fees earned, indicating a technical and scientific background. |
| 2014-12-01 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D. 60,830 shares beneficially owned |
| 2015-05-01 | Dr. Kumar was the founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Signature BioSciences, Inc., a life science company developing technology for advanced research in genomics, proteomics and drug discovery. Dr. Kumar received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. |
| 2015-11-27 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D. is listed as a director and executive officer, but no specific software or programming background is mentioned. |
| 2016-04-22 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. ... Dr. Kumar was the founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Signature BioSciences, Inc., a life science company developing technology for advanced research in genomics, proteomics and drug discovery. |
| 2016-08-15 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D. is listed as a director, but no specific software or programming skills are mentioned. |
| 2017-02-22 | Amit Kumar, Ph.D. |
| 2017-06-22 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University in 1993. |
| 2018-05-11 | Dr. Kumar received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Occidental College. After joint studies at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, he received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Caltech in 1991. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-09