Jason Trobaugh

Jason Trobaugh is a Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). He has been affiliated with WashU since 2001, initially serving as a Research Instructor in the Cardiovascular Division (2001–2009) before transitioning to academic roles in engineering. His primary affiliations include the Cardiac Bioelectricity & Arrhythmia Center (CBAC).

• Education:
• DSc, Washington University in St. Louis, 2000
• MS, Washington University in St. Louis, 1993
• BS, Washington University in St. Louis, 1991
• Research Focus: Specializes in medical imaging technologies, including ultrasound imaging, diffuse optical tomography, and image-guided therapies. Collaborates with industry on applications in surgery, radiotherapy, and diagnostic tools.
• Professional Contributions: Serves as a journal reviewer, IEEE member since 1993, and contributor to interdisciplinary projects advancing imaging science for healthcare.

Recent highlights include securing an NIH grant for wearable light-based brain-imaging technology (2023) and leadership in cross-disciplinary imaging initiatives (2022).