Katherine L. Hayna
About Katherine L. Hayna
Katherine L. Hayna is a Human Factors Engineer with experience in design and engineering. She has worked at Design Science Consulting Inc. and currently holds a position at Vicarious Surgical Inc.
Work at Vicarious Surgical
Katherine L. Hayna currently serves as a Human Factors Engineer at Vicarious Surgical Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the usability and safety of surgical robotic systems. Her expertise in human factors engineering contributes to the development of innovative solutions that improve surgical outcomes.
Previous Experience at Design Science Consulting Inc.
Before joining Vicarious Surgical, Katherine worked as an Engineer Associate at Design Science Consulting Inc. from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this role, she contributed to various projects in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, applying her engineering skills to address client needs and improve design processes.
Education and Expertise
Katherine holds a Master’s Degree in Integrated Product Design from the University of Pennsylvania, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she earned an Engineer's degree in Design Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca in Mexico, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both design and engineering principles.
Early Career at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
In 2011, Katherine worked as an Assistant Graphic Designer at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid for a duration of two months. This early experience in the Madrid Area, Spain, allowed her to develop skills in graphic design, contributing to her diverse professional background.