Dr. Ovechkin’s research focuses on the pathophysiology, assessment, and rehabilitation of impaired respiratory, cardiovascular, autonomic, and motor functions following spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. His work emphasizes the development and clinical translation of invasive and non-invasive spinal neuromodulation, combined with physiology-based rehabilitation, to promote functional recovery and improve health outcomes. He is also interested in quantitative neurophysiological methods for evaluating motor control, autonomic regulation, and treatment-induced neuroplasticity.