Joshua Materi

Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Joshua Materi is a neurosurgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic precision and advanced visualization in spinal and cranial surgery. His primary research areas include robot-assisted spinal fixation, particularly in the challenging high cervical spine, and the clinical application of novel digital visualization systems in neurosurgery. In his landmark 2022 paper on robot-assisted atlantoaxial fixation, Materi demonstrated how robotic guidance can dramatically improve the accuracy and safety of screw placement in a region crowded with vital neurovascular structures—a technique that has since garnered 9 citations and growing interest among spine surgeons. His 2023 study on the robotic arm–enabled 4K 3D exoscope introduced a transformative alternative to traditional surgical microscopes, offering high-definition, multi-screen outputs that enhance visualization and ergonomics during microsurgery. With a citation count that continues to rise, Materi’s contributions are shaping the next generation of minimally invasive neurosurgery. His work not only advances technical precision but also improves surgical workflow and patient outcomes, positioning him as a rising leader in the integration of robotics and digital optics into everyday neurosurgical practice.