Jacob Rammer

Jacob Rammer serves as Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and directs the Advanced Mobility Biomechanics Lab (AMBL). His research integrates biomechanical instrumentation, computational modeling, and connected health technologies to enhance mobility and community participation for people with disabilities.

His educational foundation includes a PhD (2017), MS (2014), and BS (2009) in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University, establishing expertise in rehabilitation engineering and biomechanics.

Rammer's research spans Motion Capture/Gait Analysis, Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Community Mobility, with emphasis on translating laboratory findings to real-world settings. The AMBL develops mobile applications and devices for quantitative mobility documentation, directly addressing clinical rehabilitation needs through a connected health framework that bridges engineering and patient care.

His publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on pediatric wheelchair propulsion biomechanics and markerless motion analysis systems. Key trends include international collaboration for underserved populations and innovative applications of technologies like Microsoft Kinect for clinical assessments in resource-limited environments.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Top Downloaded Paper Award 2018-2019 from Journal of Bone Mineral Research Plus
• Featured Young Scientist/Faculty ePoster Presentation (top 10) at Consortium of Universities for Global Health (2021)

Rammer leads international outreach initiatives across the Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, and India, developing capacity for motion analysis in children's disability care. His work bridges product development, clinical implementation, and global health innovation through the AMBL's multidisciplinary framework.