Adarsh D. Makdani

The influence of force on the encoding and perception of affective touch

This study investigates how force affects the pleasantness and intensity of stroking touch and the activity of C-LTMRs, finding that force modifies pleasantness and increases intensity with velocity.

Human foot outperforms the hand in mechanical pain discrimination

The paper compares mechanical pain discrimination between the hand and foot, finding the foot performs better, which cannot be explained by peripheral nociceptor activity.

Virtual Touch: Sensing and Feeling with Ultrasound.

This study investigates the subjective experience and physiological responses to ultrasound stimulation, finding age-related differences in intensity and pleasantness ratings and no activation of specific mechanoreceptors.

Topical heterogeneity in affective touch: Does it impact body image?

The paper investigates if tactile pleasantness and intensity vary across body sites and if body awareness and dysmorphic concerns influence preferences for CT-optimal touch.