Luis Rodriguez Moro

Luis Rodriguez Moro serves as Full Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology at the University of Cadiz since 2010, affiliated with the Department of Public International, Criminal and Procedural Law. He directs research group SEJ378 "Criminal System, Crime and Security" and contributes to the Andalusian Interuniversity Institute of Criminology (IAIC), focusing on PAIDI areas of Social, Economic and Legal Sciences.

His educational foundation includes a 2009 doctorate from the University of A Coruña with thesis "Criminal protection of intellectual property" supervised by Dr. Patricia Faraldo-Cabana. This academic trajectory underpins his expertise in Spanish criminal jurisprudence and legislative evolution.

Professor Rodriguez Moro's research program centers on criminal law interfaces with contemporary societal challenges. Primary domains include intellectual property protection (especially digital piracy and historical heritage crimes), sexual offenses legislation, criminal negligence frameworks in homicide/road safety contexts, and emerging cyberviolence phenomena. His work critically examines Spanish Penal Code reforms, particularly post-2015 amendments affecting intellectual property and historical heritage crimes.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on legislative interpretation challenges, with 60% addressing intellectual property/cultural heritage crimes, 25% covering sexual offenses/negligence, and 15% examining procedural sanctions. Recent works increasingly analyze digital-era enforcement complexities while maintaining traditional criminal law rigor.

His research impact is demonstrated through participation in 19 national and international R&D projects, over 50 scholarly publications including two monographs, and extensive conference engagement. International collaborations include research stays at institutions in Bologna, Manchester, and London, enhancing comparative legal perspectives.

Operational within the Andalusian Interuniversity Institute of Criminology, Professor Rodriguez Moro leads research group SEJ378 focusing on crime pattern analysis, security policy development, and criminal system optimization. This team actively investigates the intersection of technological evolution with criminal behavior and legislative responses.