Frank Efe Erukainure is a Mechanical, Mechatronics and Robotics Engineer. He received the 2023 ICTAS Doctoral Scholars Fellowship at Virginia Tech, USA, which is awarded to the highest-caliber doctoral candidates at Virginia Tech. Frank is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech.

As an ICTAS Doctoral Fellow at Virginia Tech, Frank contributes to cutting-edge research in biosensing and precision agriculture within the Department of Biological Systems Engineering. Frank's work focuses on developing innovative technologies such as smart wireless sensors and artificial intelligence to address challenges in agriculture and healthcare. With over 2 years of doctoral research, he actively participates in professional and networking events to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. 

Previously, he served as a lecturer and faculty member in the Mechatronics Engineering Department at Federal University Otuoke, where he supported teaching, research, and community development. His academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering from E-JUST, with publications addressing tactile sensing solutions for soft tissue and agricultural applications, and a B.Engr. in Mechanical Engineering from FUPRE. Frank received the 2020 E-JUST Scholarship in Egypt, where he earned the Master of Science degree in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST).

Dedicated to advancing technology for societal impact and with over 10 years of experience, Frank is a COREN registered professional engineer, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FNIMechE), a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a Corporate Member (Full Member) of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE).