Elida de Obaldia

Elida de Obaldia is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Invited Researcher and Research Liaison at Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, where work focuses on material science and the development of ultra-nano-crystalline diamond applications. Elida also teaches Quantum Mechanics and Computational Physics to master's students and acts as a thesis advisor, while contributing to renewable energy research. In addition, Elida holds adjunct professor positions at Richland College, teaching introductory engineering courses, and previously at Eastfield College, where curriculum development for multidisciplinary projects was undertaken. A former Chief Technical Officer at Texas Instruments, Elida successfully led interdisciplinary teams to enhance connectivity product methodologies. Academic training includes a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics from Boston University and two master's degrees. Notable achievements include published work in physical sciences and curriculum development for computer science education in Panama.