Prof. Dr. Sajjad Muhammad is a distinguished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist with extensive expertise in vascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and neuro-oncological surgery, having performed over 3,400 procedures. His research contributions span neurovascular pathology, brain tumor biology, and neuroinflammation, integrating clinical neurosurgery with molecular neuroscience. He has authored more than 135 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Nature Medicine, Nature Communications, Journal of Neuroscience, Stroke, Journal of Neuroinflammation, Critical Care Medicine, and Aging Cell. His scientific work, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 500 and an h-index of 28, reflects a sustained focus on mechanisms of neuronal injury, cerebrovascular disease, and neurodegenerative processes. He has led and collaborated on numerous translational research projects investigating therapeutic strategies for stroke, brain tumors, and neuroinflammatory conditions. His findings have advanced understanding of neuronal survival pathways, microvascular dynamics, and the role of inflammation in central nervous system pathology. Dr. Muhammad’s research excellence has been recognized through multiple international awards and research grants, including the Heidelberg Young Investigator Award and grants from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He continues to contribute to the advancement of neurosurgical science through clinical research, academic teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Featured Publications:
Neyazi, M., Khajuria, R. K., & Muhammad, S. (2025). How I do it — focused Sylvian approach for clipping of middle cerebral artery aneurysms. Acta Neurochirurgica, 167, Article 9.
Khan, D., Fischer, I., Sahan, S., Hewera, M., Faust, K., & Muhammad, S. (2025). Platelet factor 4 and stromal cell-derived factor are novel prognostic biomarkers for cerebral vasospasm and mortality after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 32371.