Dalia Ornelas Huerta
About Dalia Ornelas Huerta
Dalia Ornelas Huerta is an Optical Metrology Tech Lead currently employed at Metalenz in Boston, Massachusetts. She has an extensive academic and research background, including positions at prestigious institutions such as UCLA, MIT, and the University of Maryland.
Current Role at Metalenz
Dalia Ornelas Huerta serves as the Optical Metrology Tech Lead at Metalenz, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing optical metrology projects and ensuring the precision and accuracy of optical measurements. Her work contributes to the advancement of optical technologies in the industry. Metalenz is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where Dalia applies her expertise in metrology to drive innovation.
Previous Experience at UCLA
Before joining Metalenz, Dalia worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for three months in 2021. During her time at UCLA, she engaged in research activities that contributed to her expertise in optical physics and metrology. This experience enhanced her skills and prepared her for subsequent roles in the field.
Academic Background in Physics
Dalia Ornelas Huerta earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from Universidad de Guanajuato, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education at the University of Maryland, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from 2012 to 2020. Her academic journey provided her with a solid foundation in physics, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Research and Teaching Experience
Dalia has extensive experience in research and teaching. She served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Maryland for eight months in 2012-2013. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Joint Quantum Institute from 2013 to 2020, where she focused on various research projects. Her role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Universidad de Guanajuato from 2011 to 2012 further solidified her research skills.
Postdoctoral Role at MIT
Following her tenure at UCLA, Dalia worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for nine months in 2021-2022. In this capacity, she conducted advanced research in optical metrology, contributing to the academic community and enhancing her professional expertise in the field.