Gene Fujikawa is chief of the Digital Communications Branch at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The research conducted in his branch is focused on integrated digital communication hardware systems with emphasis in the areas of signal processing, secure network devices, and reconfigurable technology for wireless communications.

Mr. Fujikawa received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cleveland State University, and his master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Toledo. He has expertise in digital and microwave communications systems and has managed technology developments on many NASA projects and programs, including the Advanced Communication Technology Satellite and the New Millennium Program. Mr. Fujikawa has authored or coauthored 18 technical papers and has received many awards and recognition for his work during his career at NASA Glenn and NASA Headquarters.