Samuel Rodriguez Ferrandez

Samuel Rodriguez Ferrandez is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Universidad de Murcia, specializing in Criminal Law within the Department of Legal History and Criminal and Criminological Sciences. He is part of the Research Group in Criminal and Criminological Sciences. His academic focus centers on legislative evaluation, criminal policy analysis, neurocriminology, and innovative pedagogical methods in legal education. He holds a Ph.D. from the Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (2011), supervised by Dr. Fernando Miró Llinares, titled 'La ley penal y sus consecuencias hacia la construcción de un modelo teórico para la evaluación de las leyes penales.'

His research explores themes such as cybersecurity legal frameworks in Spain, the integration of neuroscientific insights into criminal responsibility (neuroimputabilidad), and the application of empirical evidence in legislative processes. He has contributed to debates on penal legitimacy, judicial precedents, and comparative legal systems (e.g., Finland, Brazil).

His publications reflect a critical engagement with penal policy, legislative reforms, and the pedagogical use of technology (e.g., video conferencing, mobile learning). Notable areas include the evaluation of criminal law effectiveness, the penal protection of environmental resources (water), and the theoretical foundations of criminal law.

Though no specific awards are listed, his work has addressed impactful topics such as pandemic-related legal challenges (Ebola contagion liability), juvenile justice, and the penal implications of economic crimes (e.g., market fraud). His teaching innovations include integrating virtual classrooms and social networking tools into legal education.

He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as analyzing cyberfraud in collaborative economies and the penal treatment of corporate liability under Spanish law.