Katia Vega

Katia Vega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at UC Davis, where she founded and directs the Interactive Organisms Lab. She holds a PhD and MA in Computer Science from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, and a BA in Computer Science from National University of San Marcos. Her research explores organisms-device symbiosis, including Beauty Technology, Growable Interfaces, and Interactive Tattoos.

Research focuses on:

• Body surface computing
• Wearable biosensors
• Interactive cosmetic technologies

Awards include:

• Athena Award from Women in Tech Initiative (2021)
• Top 20 Most Influential Latinas in Tech (2017)
• SXSW, Ars Electronica and Ubimedia Competition awards