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1982 …2026

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Biography

Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC, OBE is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon. He is Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Monash University; Senior Neurosurgeon, Alfred Hospital; Adjunct Professor in Surgery at the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, USA; Honorary Professor of Surgery, University of Papua New Guinea; and Adjunct Professor of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

He was the Foundation Director, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME). His research interests are the brain computer interface and traumatic brain injury. Professor Rosenfeld has been involved since 2010 in the development of the Monash Bionic Vision brain implant. He is a retired Major General and was Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force (ADF)-Reserves 2009-2011. He served on eight operations in Rwanda,  East Timor, Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Iraq.

Professor Rosenfeld is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, a Fellow of the Australian Academy Technological Sciences and Engineering, and is an International Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and the American College of Surgeons. 

He has published over 340 peer reviewed articles, 59 book chapters and 2 books. He was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia, 2018, the highest civilian honour in Australia; the International Lifetime Service Award of the AANS, 2018; the Neurosurgery Society of Australasia Medal, 2019; and the Sir Hugh Devine Medal of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), 2019, which is the highest award the College can bestow during a surgeon’s life. 

Prof Rosenfeld is married with 3 children.

Education/Academic qualification

FTSE

… → 2016

FAHMS

… → 2015

MD

… → 2006

Research area keywords

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurotrauma
  • Military Surgery
  • Brain Tumours
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Bionic Vision

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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  • BONANZA: Brain Oxygen Neuromonitoring In Australia And New Zealand Assessment (BONANZA) Trial

    Udy, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nichol, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bailey, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, K. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Higgins, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vallance, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hunn, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Adamides, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bellapart, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Diaz-Arrastia, R. (Associate Investigator (AI))

    1/01/2031/12/26

    Project: Other

  • An informatics approach to predict outcomes and monitor intervention efficacy following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury

    Fitzgerald, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gabbe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vallmuur, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Curtis, K. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, J. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Young, J. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cullen, J. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Armstrong, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eades, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fitzgerald, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Balogh, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fatovich, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Honeybul, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jeffree, R. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNamara, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mitchell, G. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Delaney, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reade, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wells, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Williams, J. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kendall, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ownsworth , T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Simpson, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Togher, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hassett, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fleming, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Williams, G. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collins-Praino, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mobbs, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vickers, J. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, V. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barlow, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Holland, A. J. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scheinberg, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Semple, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parizel, P. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Brien, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Law, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rose, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Varma, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nasrallah, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shultz, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hellewell, S. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bosio, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), King, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Parr, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Udy, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, A. F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Olver, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Teague, W. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Egan, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Fisher, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), York, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bynevelt, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Maas, A. I. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Reilly, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), McDonald, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Capell, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Gilroy, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Walsham, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Newcombe, V. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Geraghty, T. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Joyce, C. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Elcock, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ross, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bragge, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Meka, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Chai, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Cowen, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hasseler, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ercole, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wagland , J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Alexander, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Babl, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bidargaddi, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mahoney, A. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wright, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Crowe, L. M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Robinson, S. M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Rushworth, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hansen, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ellis, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Zeeman, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Francis, R. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Whiley, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Reid, C. (Associate Investigator (AI))

    1/07/2130/06/23

    Project: Research

  • Brain Oxygen Neuromonitoring In Australia And New Zealand Assessment (BONANZA) Trial

    Udy, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nichol, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bailey, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, K. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Higgins, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))

    Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)

    1/12/2030/11/24

    Project: Research

  • BioBiT-III: Biomarkers for mild traumatic brain injury- III

    Mitra, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Surendran, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sorich, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Willmott, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))

    Glia Diagnostics Pty Ltd

    1/03/2030/06/21

    Project: Research

  • The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease pathology after traumatic brain injury in veterans and civilians: A Biomarker Study of Beta-Amyloid and TAU

    Rowe, C. C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Moffat, B. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Villemagne, V. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & William, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))

    1/09/1931/08/22

    Project: Research