Kathryn Pritchard
About Kathryn Pritchard
Kathryn Pritchard serves as the Manager of the Research Innovation Group at Hamamatsu, where she leads a team focused on product development and market research. With a background in engineering and management, she has held various roles at Hamamatsu since 2008, contributing to advancements in medical imaging and light generation technologies.
Current Role at Hamamatsu
Kathryn Pritchard serves as the Manager of the Research Innovation Group at Hamamatsu since 2018. In this role, she leads a team that focuses on capturing insights from key opinion leaders to inform product development and strategic roadmaps. Her responsibilities also include managing strategic collaborations aimed at integrating new technologies into production processes.
Previous Positions at Hamamatsu
Kathryn Pritchard has held multiple roles at Hamamatsu prior to her current position. She worked as an Applications Engineer I from 2008 to 2010 and progressed to Applications Engineer II from 2010 to 2012 in Bridgewater, New Jersey. She later transitioned to the Greater Chicago Area as a Sales Engineer in Medical Imaging from 2014 to 2016, followed by a role as Product Manager for Components for Life Sciences in the Greater Salt Lake City Area from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Pritchard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Delaware, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in research innovation and product development within the field of optical technologies.
Market Research Focus
In her current role, Kathryn conducts market research that emphasizes novel sensing and light generation techniques. This focus enables her team to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and to align product offerings with market needs.