Carlos Padilla

Professor Carlos Padilla is a faculty member in the Economics department at the University of Potomac since 2018. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Connecticut and has over 12 years of teaching experience in the DC area, previously teaching at institutions such as the State University of New York, Mary Washington University, and the University of Puerto Rico. His expertise spans marginal economics, international economics, macro and microeconomics, and corporate finance. Beyond academia, he has collaborated with the U.S. State Department and IMF/World Bank economists to prepare diplomats and mission personnel for engagements in Spain and Latin America through language and cultural training.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Connecticut

Research Interests: Professor Padilla’s research and teaching focus on economic theory with a regional emphasis on Latin America and international diplomatic economic missions. He integrates practical applications of economic principles into his instruction, particularly in contexts requiring cross-cultural and geopolitical awareness.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or student advisement details are not provided, his role as a professor likely involves mentoring students in economics and related fields. No lab affiliations or team leadership roles are explicitly mentioned.