Neethan Ratnakumar completed his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 2025 through the joint program of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Rutgers University, NJ, USA. His doctoral research focused on engineering simulations and experimental control, combining predictive musculoskeletal modeling, real time testing, and device evaluation to design and optimize hip and hip-knee exoskeletons. By integrating computational approaches with hardware validation, his work aims to create assistive devices that are effective, ergonomic, and adaptable to human movement.
He received his B.Sc. Eng. in Mechanical and Process Engineering from the University of Jaffna in 2017 with First Class Honours, and was awarded the Prof. Mahalingam Gold Medal for best performance in the degree program. Following graduation, he served the University of Jaffna as a Temporary Instructor, Assistant Lecturer, and Lecturer (Prob) until mid 2019. His broader interests include subject specific optimization, adaptive control strategies, and the translation of predictive simulation insights into practical solutions for wearable systems that improve mobility, safety, and ergonomics across healthcare and occupational settings.