Kateryna Chebotarova

Design / Additive Manufacturing & Biomedical Systems

Design engineer at the Science Park of Additive Technologies Sikorsky Challenge, an expert in designing biomedical systems and developing custom orthotic and prosthetic products for practical use. Veteran, physician. Combines modern and creative approaches to design, medical expertise, a desire to help fellow veterans, and experience creating competitive products.

Expertise

  • design and engineering of biomedical products and biomimetic structures
  • development of CAD models
  • additive manufacturing
  • innovative developments and unconventional, effective solutions

Practical Role

  • communicates with patients, doctors and rehabilitation specialists to identify clinical needs;
  • collects medical history, anthropometric data and 3D scans to create personalized products;
  • develops technical specifications for biomedical products according to medical requirements and user needs;
  • participates in the design, manufacture and testing of prototypes and experimental samples using additive technologies;
  • works in multidisciplinary teams, bringing together engineers, doctors, designers, materials scientists and researchers;
  • designs orthoses, prosthetic components and other assistive devices tailored to individual users;
  • adapts products to patients’ anatomical and functional needs, paying attention to ergonomics, reliability and safety;
  • combines engineering solutions, medical knowledge and modern additive technologies to create effective biomedical products.

Impact

  • improving the quality, functionality and accessibility of biomedical products
  • creating innovative products
  • reducing development time and implementing creative solutions
  • analyzing and systematizing requests from a medical perspective

Professional Interests

  • research and design work in additive technologies and biomedical product design, including biomimetic products
  • engaging students in real engineering and DFM projects
  • generating and introducing ideas into production

Approach

  • Works on the principle: problem analysis → design → validation → prototyping → implementation
  • Focuses on creating solutions that combine alignment with medical needs, efficiency, creativity, innovation, optimization and practical value with a real impact on the field of rehabilitation.