Ivan V. Skorokhodov

Pushkin State Russian language Institute

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Ivan V. Skorokhodov investigates the neural and biochemical underpinnings of tactile perception, with a particular focus on how the brain processes different types of touch and how these mechanisms differ in neurotypical and clinical populations. His work bridges sensory neuroscience, affective touch, and autism research. In his highly cited 2023 study on oscillatory responses to tactile stimuli of varying intensity, he demonstrated that distinct sensory subsystems encode different tactile submodalities, revealing how force and velocity parameters shape cortical responses. He further characterized brain functional networks specific to various types of tactile perception, showing that touch engages distributed, task-specific neural circuits. A notable contribution is his work on salivary oxytocin and antioxidative responses to robotic touch in adults with autism spectrum disorder, where he linked tactile hypersensitivity to altered social-emotional processing. With over 24 citations across his key papers, Skorokhodov’s research is gaining traction for its innovative use of robotic touch stimuli and its implications for understanding sensory processing in autism. His work offers promising directions for developing tactile-based interventions and assistive technologies.