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Dmitry Kobylkov is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) of the University of Trento, Italy. His work investigates neural and cognitive mechanisms in animal models, with emphasis on innate capacities for numerical processing, face recognition, and spatial orientation.
His core research spans Animal Cognition, Numerical Cognition, Magnetoreception, and Sensory Neuroscience. He employs electrophysiological recordings and behavioral experiments to study how domestic chicks and songbirds process numerical information, detect faces, and navigate using Earth's magnetic field—addressing fundamental nature vs. nurture questions in cognitive development.
Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) discovery of number-selective neurons in avian brains, (2) validation of the radical-pair mechanism in magnetic compass orientation, and (3) demonstration of innate face-selectivity in naive chicks. His interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, biophysics, and comparative psychology.
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Labs and Teams: Dr. Kobylkov operates within CIMEC's collaborative framework at the University of Trento, working closely with Giorgio Vallortigara (principal collaborator), Uwe Mayer, Orsola Rosa Salva, and international teams studying avian cognition and magnetoreception mechanisms.