Carles Roca Cuberes

Carles Roca Cuberes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication of Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and serves as Academic Director of the Master of Arts in Communication Management and the University Master in Communication and Business Relations at UPF Barcelona School of Management. He holds a Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Manchester and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

His academic career includes extensive teaching and research in communication studies, focusing on interpersonal and mediated communication, digital media, and cultural sociology. Key research areas include online social interactions (e.g., Tinder, Facebook groups for diaspora communities), transnational surrogacy, political communication, and educational competencies in communication studies.

Roca Cuberes has authored over 11 scientific articles, with recent works analyzing digital communication trends in cross-border crime, diaspora connectivity, and online celebrity culture. His research bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., conversation analysis, membership categorization) with applied studies on media practices and social dynamics. He actively contributes to curricular design and professional competency assessment in communication education.

In addition to his academic roles, he directs executive education programs and collaborates with industry professionals to bridge academic and practical communication challenges.