[2][3] Ramirez-Ruiz completed his undergraduate studies in physics at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
[2] Ramirez-Ruiz holds the Vera Rubin Presidential Chair in Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
[3][6] The philosophy of the Lamat Institute is based on the promotion of effective mentorship and critical research project design.
[6] In February 2022, Ramirez-Ruiz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring for creating the Lamat Institute and expanding research programs in STEM.
[3][7] As a theoretical astrophysicist, Ramirez-Ruiz studies violent astrophysical processes relating to the growth of substances on neutron stars and black holes.