Ramses Martinez

Ramses Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a B.A. in Applied Physics from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (2004) and a Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in 2009. Prior to joining Purdue, he conducted postdoctoral research in the lab of Prof. George M. Whitesides at Harvard University, focusing on nanofabrication, microfluidics, and soft robotics.

• Education
  • B.A. in Applied Physics, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (2004)
  • Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) (2009)

His research bridges soft robotics, flexible electronics, and nanofabrication, with a focus on creating self-powered e-textiles, omniphobic paper-based devices, and programmable mechanical metamaterials. His work has led to over 25 publications and 9 patents, emphasizing practical applications in health monitoring and industrial automation.

Notable projects include waterproof electronic decals for biofluid monitoring, smart bandages for chronic wound detection, and laser nanoforming methods for scalable metallic structures. His research has been recognized through the Fulbright Fellowship and the Marie Curie IOF Grant.