Miguel Ferrando-Rocher
Spanish theatre director
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Miguel Ferrando-Rocher (born 1985) is a Spanish telecommunications engineer,[1] university professor,[2] and theatre director.[3][4] He was born in Alcoy, Spain.[5]
Miguel Ferrando-Rocher | |
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Miguel Ferrando-Rocher at the MAX Awards 2019 | |
| Occupations | Telecommunications engineer, university professor, theatre director |
| Years active | 2000–present |
He received a PhD in Telecommunication Engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de València and currently works as an Associate Professor[6] of Signal Theory and Communications at the Polytechnic School of Gandia.[7] He is President of IEEE Consultants Network[8] of Spain since 2024.[9][10]
In 2025, he was included in the global list of the world's most influential researchers compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier, ranking among the top 2% of scientists with the greatest international impact in their field.[11]
He also holds a degree in Performing Arts from the Escola Superior d'Art Dramàtic de València, with a specialization in stage directing and playwriting. His final degree project was supervised by playwright Carles Alberola and included the participation of actress Paula Usero.[12]
In 2013, Ferrando-Rocher founded the theatre company Groc Teatre,[13] where he serves as artistic director. The company focuses on productions based on real-life events.
Selected works
Awards and recognition
- MAX Award (2019), Audience Choice, for Genovese[20][21]
- Escènia Festival[22] Award (2019), for Tourmalet
- URSI Young Scientist Award (2017)[23][24]
- AIRBUS Defence and Space Award for Best PhD Thesis on Active Antennas for Satellite Communications[25]
- Extraordinary Doctorate Award, Universitat Politècnica de València
- Appointed Global Ambassador of the Young Professionals Program by the IEEE[26][27]