Carlos Llorens Maluquer

Carlos Llorens Maluquer is a tenured Professor in the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). His research focuses on European communication policies, media pluralism, and public television regulation. He holds a Ph.D. from UAB (2001) and has conducted interdisciplinary research at institutions like the University of Oxford and the University of Namur. He has led research projects funded by the European Commission and Spanish ministries, including studies on media concentration in digital environments. His work has informed Spanish audiovisual legislation, such as the 27% audience share cap to prevent oligopolies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Audiovisual Communication (UAB, 2001)
• M.A. in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising (UAB, 1997)
• Licenciado en Ciencias de la Comunicación (UAB, 1992)

Research Interests:

• European media policy frameworks
• Regulation of media convergence
• Public service media governance
• Media pluralism indicators

Awards:

• Marie Curie Predoctoral Fellowship (2000–2002)

Grants/Projects:

• Pluralismo y grupos de comunicación en España (2009–2011, €45,000)
• Knowledge and Awareness of Personalization Algorithms (2024–2027)

Labs/Teams: Member of the Grup de Recerca en Imatge, So i Síntesi (GRISS).