About me

I am a research associate at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Literacy (WHO-CCHL). I have completed a Master of Science in Health Prevention and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

My research focuses on oral oncology, HPV-related cancers, systematic review methodology, and adolescent health literacy. I have published five peer-reviewed papers with 77 citations and an H-index of 3.

I came to Germany on a competitive DAAD scholarship and graduated in the top 10% of my M.Sc. programme at TUM. I have built a research career across Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Germany, working at the intersection of rigorous scientific analysis and clear communication.

Oral OncologyHPV ResearchHealth LiteracyEpidemiologySystematic ReviewPublic HealthCancer PreventionAdolescent Health
News and activities
Apr 2026
Participated in the Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres — Lyon, France.
Apr 2026
Completed a professional development visit to the WHO Academy as part of the WHO Collaborating Centre programme.
Mar 2026
Participated in the WHO Collaborating Centres European Region meeting — Lisbon, Portugal.
Dec 2025
Completed M.Sc. in Prevention and Health Promotion at TU München, graduating in the top 10% of the cohort.
Oct 2025
Joined the WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Literacy at TU München as Research Associate.
2023
Awarded the DAAD Scholarship — competitive national award from the German Academic Exchange Service.

Education

Academic qualifications and training

Oct 2023 — Dec 2025
TUM
M.Sc. Prevention and Health Promotion
Technical University of Munich (TUM) · Munich, Germany
  • Graduated in the top 10% of the cohort. Fully funded by the DAAD Scholarship.
  • Thesis: Prevalence of HPV Infection in Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers among Never-Smokers — Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Jun 2015 — Jun 2020
Sana'a University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) — Excellent with Honours
Sana'a University · Yemen
  • Medical degree with foundation in oral pathology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and research methodology.

Experience

Research and academic career across Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen

Oct 2025 — Present
WHO CC TUM Health Literacy
Research Associate
WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Literacy · TU München
  • Leading evidence synthesis for two WHO-mandated global research projects on adolescent health literacy.
  • Participating in international WHO events including the Global Forum, Lyon and the European Region meeting, Lisbon.
Nov 2024 — Sep 2025
TUM
Research Assistant, Epidemiology
Chair of Epidemiology · TU München
  • Statistical analysis of large-scale epidemiological datasets using R. Systematic literature reviews and scientific reporting.
Feb 2021 — Jul 2023
Jazan University
Health Researcher
Jazan University · Saudi Arabia
  • Systematic reviews and health data assessments across oncology and public health. Co-authored five peer-reviewed publications with 77 total citations.
Sep 2020 — Jan 2023
Sana'a University Al-Razi University Al-Hikma University
Clinical Educator and Supervisor
Sana'a University · Al-Razi University · Al-Hikma University · Yemen
  • Supervised and instructed over 500 dental students across three institutions in live clinical settings.

Research

Projects across oral oncology, epidemiology, and global health literacy

Systematic Review · Master's Thesis · 2025
HPV Infection in Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers among Never-Smokers
Systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the prevalence of HPV infection in oral and oropharyngeal cancers globally among never-smokers and never-drinkers.
Epidemiological Analysis · 2024
Trends in Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer in Germany (1999–2019)
21-year analysis using national cancer registry data and JointPoint regression modelling. Identified significant trend changes across demographic subgroups.
WHO CC Project · Ongoing
Global Assessment Tool for Adolescent Health Literacy (ToR 4)
Evidence synthesis for a WHO-mandated global assessment tool — 47 peer-reviewed studies included.
WHO CC Project · Ongoing
Health Literacy Competency Standards for Young People (ToR 3)
Framework development for health literacy competency standards for young people — 27 studies included.
Quasi-Experimental Design · 2024
Evaluation of Mamata Maternal Health Scheme, Odisha, India
Regression discontinuity design (RDD) to evaluate the causal impact of a national maternal health programme on clinical outcomes.

Publications

Peer-reviewed research across oncology, public health, and dental sciences

77
Citations
3
H-index
5
Papers
Prevalence of Burnout in Healthcare Specialties: A Systematic Review Using Copenhagen and Maslach Burnout Inventories
Medical Science Monitor, 2022
60 citations
Root Morphology and Canal Configuration of Permanent Canines among Saudi Population: Systematic Review
International Journal of General Medicine, 2022
10 citations
Questionnaire-Based Study on Prevalence, Awareness and Preventive Measures of Occupational Hazards among Dental Professionals
Medical Science Monitor, 2022
7 citations
Knowledge, Practice, and Challenges in the Use of Stainless Steel Crowns and the Hall Technique among Yemeni General Dental Practitioners
Frontiers in Oral Health, 2025
Recent
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Hepatitis B Viral Infection among Dental Students in Sana'a City, Yemen
International Journal of Dental Research and Oral Health, 2021
Early career

Contact

Open to research collaborations, scientific discussions, and professional opportunities

Email
mohanad.alyousefy@tum.de
LinkedIn
mohanad-alyousefy
Google Scholar
77 citations · H-index 3
ResearchGate
Research profile