Ndubuisi Ekekwe, a renowned Nigerian scholar, has made significant contributions to global tech innovations. He is the founder of First Atlantic Semiconductors & Microelectronics Ltd, and holds a United States Patent for a microchip utilized in minimally invasive surgical robots. Additionally, he was part of the team responsible for creating the XL sensor found in iPhones and iPads. Ekekwe's innovative prowess extends to his invention and patenting of a robotic system, for which the United States Government acquired assignee rights.

With two doctoral and four master’s degrees, including a PhD in engineering from Johns Hopkins University, USA, Ekekwe's academic achievements are formidable. He graduated as the top student from FUT Owerri, showcasing his early academic excellence. During his tenure at Analog Devices Corp, he contributed to co-designing an accelerometer for the iPhone. Ekekwe's accolades include being recognized as a TED Fellow, IBM Global Entrepreneur, and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. He has held professorships at Carnegie Mellon University and Babcock University, and served on the United States National Science Foundation Committee.

Ekekwe's expertise in innovation and strategy has earned him the title "a doctor of innovation" by the South African press. His contributions to business innovation, strategy, and growth have been widely acknowledged. He has been a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review since 2009. Notably, he was recognized by The Guardian as one of 60 Nigerians Making “Nigerian Lives Matter” on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day.

Born in 1975 in Ovim, Isuikwuato, Abia State, Ekekwe's academic journey began at the Secondary Technical School, where he achieved eight distinctions. He then pursued a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where he graduated as the top student in his class. Ekekwe furthered his education with two Doctorates in Management from St. Clements University and Electrical & Computer Engineering specializing in Microelectronics & Medical Robotics Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Ekekwe's research interests span various fields including integrated circuit manufacturing, alternative energies, biomedical engineering, medical robotics, and neuromorphic engineering. He has established himself as a veteran in the US semiconductor industry and has served on the United States National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center E&D Committee. Additionally, he co-chairs JPL Financial Group, a California-based financial advisory firm, syndicating capital for projects in Africa.

As the founder of the African Institution of Technology, Ekekwe is committed to fostering practical education, advocating for technology policies, and nurturing grassroots technological innovation across African economies. Beyond his scholarly and research pursuits, Ekekwe is also a successful businessman and author, driving technological innovations on the African continent.

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