Franc Jager

Franc Jager is a Full Professor at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine, where he leads the Laboratory for Biomedical Computer Systems and Imaging. His research focuses on biomedical signal and image processing, digital signal processing, biomedical computer systems, and human-computer interaction, with particular emphasis on electrohysterography (EHG) for pregnancy monitoring and preterm birth prediction.

Professor Jager's research interests include:

• Biomedical signal processing and analysis
• Electrohysterogram (EHG) analysis for pregnancy monitoring
• Preterm birth prediction using uterine electrical activity
• Development of biomedical datasets and databases
• Biomedical computer systems and imaging

His recent work has centered on developing and analyzing EHG datasets, including the Term-Preterm EHG DataBase (TPEHG DB), Term-Preterm ElectroHysteroGram DataSet with Tocogram (TPEHGT DS), and the Induced Cesarean EHG DataSet (ICEHG DS). These datasets have been instrumental in advancing research on predicting preterm birth and understanding uterine electrical activity during pregnancy. His publications reveal a strong focus on signal processing techniques applied to obstetric care, with particular attention to developing robust methods for analyzing uterine electrical activity across different pregnancy outcomes.

Professor Jager is a Full Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizing his significant contributions to scientific research.

He teaches courses in Biomedical Signal and Image Processing and Digital Signal Processing, mentoring the next generation of biomedical engineers and researchers. His laboratory pursues multiple research goals including understanding physiological phenomena, developing computer models of physiological relationships, monitoring physiological events, and creating standardized databases to evaluate recognition techniques in biomedical applications.