Ph.D. Student
Education:
Ph.D. Student in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2018
Job Ramirez is a doctoral student at the ReNeu Robotics Lab and a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. His research focuses on advancing wearable technologies for human augmentation, particularly in dexterous telemanipulation and physical rehabilitation. He synthesizes novel mechanisms to improve the ergonomics, comfort, and usability of hand exoskeletons. He also designs actuator architectures that enhance system transparency and enable targeted joint-level kinesthetic feedback, allowing users to feel more natural forces and joint motion through the device. His design approach is rooted in first-principles mechanics, addressing force and kinematic compatibility at the hardware level to simplify control and interaction. Prior to his PhD, Job served as the ReNeu Lab Manager, supporting graduate research through mechanical design and mentoring undergraduate engineering students.