Satyajit Ambike

Satyajit Ambike is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. His research focuses on biomechanics, human motor control, and dynamical systems.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University
• MS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University
• BE in Mechanical Engineering from University of Pune

Dr. Ambike investigates human locomotion and prehension across the adult lifespan, analyzing how aging affects movement stability and the stability-agility tradeoff in daily activities. His work uses synergistic control frameworks to develop biomarkers for neuromuscular pathologies like Parkinson’s Disease.

Recent publications emphasize adaptive gait analysis, prehensile control, and sensor-based mobility assessment using IMUs. Themes include aging, neuromuscular disorders, and movement optimization.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Graduate Faculty Teacher (2018)
• Presidential Fellowship (2009)

Professional Affiliations:

• Advisory Board Member, International Society of Motor Control
• Advisory Committee Member, Center for Research on Brain, Behavior, and NeuroRehabilitation (CEREBBRAL)
• Faculty Associate, Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC)

Dr. Ambike’s lab, the Human Motor Behavior Group, trains PhD and MS students in biomechanical research, with graduates pursuing academic and clinical roles in physical therapy, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering.