Her interests include targeted drug delivery, bio-electrostatics, protein-based nano-carriers, and modeling of bio-transport and biomechanics, with a specific focus on degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Ambika received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she focused on developing charge-based cartilage penetrating carriers for targeted drug delivery to chondrocytes. Her post-doctoral work at MIT focused on developing devices for oral drug delivery to the gastrointestinal tract and investigating disease-related changes in mechanics and permeability of mucosal membranes. Previously, she worked as a medical device engineer on development and FDA approval of orthopedic and dental implants. She also holds a Masters degree from MIT and an undergraduate degree from the University of Delhi, India.