NEWS
From left to right: Alex Klokus, Francesca Ferrando, Stuart Dambrot, James Hughes.
"World Technology Awards", WTN, Rockefeller Center, New York.
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"World Technology Awards", WTN, Rockefeller Center, New York.
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BOOKS
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Spotlights
The paperback of Dr. Ferrando's monograph "Philosophical Posthumanism" has just been released by Bloomsbury Publishing on June 25th 2020. Preface by Rosi Braidotti. 
"Impressively scholarly, ethically engaged and engaging”
David Roden, Associate Lecturer in Philosophy (The Open University, UK) To read more book endorsements, click here. |
Latest reviews
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Spotlights
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The Journal "Hong Kong Review of Books"
by Professor Paul Clinton Corrigan (September 2020): "Reading Ferrando’s book while isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic, during a year of media reports of endangered democratic institutions, raging wildfires, and powerful hurricanes worsened by Anthropocene climate change, and demands for racial and economic equality, the time for a book as comprehensive yet concise as hers to begin to explore such an approach seems more important than ever." Click here to read the full review. |
The Journal "Angelaki" by Professor Orna Raviv (September 2020):
""This book is a must, which because of the wide range of subjects and perspectives can be included in many fields of study beyond philosophy, such as cultural studies, social studies, and futurist studies. Although the book does not compromise intellectually, its clear language and style will make it interesting to many outside the academic world."
Click here to read the full review.
The Journal "Popular Inquiry" by Dr. Yvonne Foster (September 2020):
"Ferrando develops a clear-cut vision of Posthumanism as a philosophical theory
with practical implications for contemporary and future societies."
Click here to read the full review.
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Translations
Spotlights
"Philosophical Posthumanism" is currently being translated into:
- Korean by Acanet Agency.
- Russian by The Higher School of Economics Publishing House.
"Philosophical Posthumanism" is currently being translated into:
- Korean by Acanet Agency.
- Russian by The Higher School of Economics Publishing House.
lectures
Coming next:
Forthcoming
US - Harvard University, October 23rd 2020, 5 pm
Lecture "Covid19, TransMedia and the Art of Posthuman Existence" at the Seminar "Transmedia Arts", Mahindra Humanities Center, Harvard University, US. Chair: Prof. Magda Romanska.
Lecture "Covid19, TransMedia and the Art of Posthuman Existence" at the Seminar "Transmedia Arts", Mahindra Humanities Center, Harvard University, US. Chair: Prof. Magda Romanska.
Forthcoming
INDIA, NIAS National Institute of Advanced Studies, October 30th 2020 (live stream)
Lecture "Posthumanism: A Path of Self-Enquiry" at the Consciousness Studies Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, India.
Forthcoming
BRAZIL, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), November 13th 2020
Lecture "Why Post- and Trans-Humanism(s) Matter", International Symposium "Transhumanismo", Center "Hans Jonas" (PUCPR). Chair: Prof. Jelson Oliveira.
Forthcoming
ITALY, John Cabot University, November 28th 2020 (live on Youtube)
Invited Talk at the 5th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop on the topic:
“Truth, Relativism and the Posthuman Paradigm Shift”. Chair: Stefan Lorenz Sorgner.
Forthcoming
ASIA-PACIFIC CONSORTIUM of Researchers and Educators, December 4th 2020
Keynote on "Philosophical Posthumanism, Embracing Change...Forging Ahead", at the APCoRE 2020 Virtual Conference. Chair: Prof. Joseph Reylan Viray.
INDIA, NIAS National Institute of Advanced Studies, October 30th 2020 (live stream)
Lecture "Posthumanism: A Path of Self-Enquiry" at the Consciousness Studies Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, India.
Forthcoming
BRAZIL, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), November 13th 2020
Lecture "Why Post- and Trans-Humanism(s) Matter", International Symposium "Transhumanismo", Center "Hans Jonas" (PUCPR). Chair: Prof. Jelson Oliveira.
Forthcoming
ITALY, John Cabot University, November 28th 2020 (live on Youtube)
Invited Talk at the 5th JCU Posthuman Studies Workshop on the topic:
“Truth, Relativism and the Posthuman Paradigm Shift”. Chair: Stefan Lorenz Sorgner.
Forthcoming
ASIA-PACIFIC CONSORTIUM of Researchers and Educators, December 4th 2020
Keynote on "Philosophical Posthumanism, Embracing Change...Forging Ahead", at the APCoRE 2020 Virtual Conference. Chair: Prof. Joseph Reylan Viray.
Forthcoming
AUSTRALIA, Australasian Post-Humanities, February 19th 2020
Seminar "Philosophical Posthumanism", Australasian Post-Humanities, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. Chair: Elese Dowden.
Forthcoming
GERMANY, American Academy, July 10-14 2021
Invited Talk and Workshop "Posthuman Gender" at the American Academy in Berlin, Germany.
Chair: Prof Moira Fradinger.
Summer / Fall 2020
FACEBOOK - October 4th 2020, (10 am EST / 7:30 pm IST)
Interview with Dr. Sourav Banerjee, Kolkata University, India. These are the video-recording and the flyer (you can also watch the video on Facebook and on Youtube):
Interview with Dr. Sourav Banerjee, Kolkata University, India. These are the video-recording and the flyer (you can also watch the video on Facebook and on Youtube):
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SOUTH KOREA - Kangwon National University, September 19th 2020 (live on Zoom)
Lecture "Covid19, Hyperconnectivity and Posthuman Awareness”, Conference "Rethinking Human/Nature in Hyper-Connected Society", The Humanities Institute at Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. Chair: Dr. Jeesun Rhee.
PERU, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, September 11th 2020 (live on Zoom)
Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Symposium “Coloquio sobre las Posthumanidades”, Lecture "Presencia Posthumana", Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima. Chair: Prof. Victor J. Krebs. These are the video-recording and the flyer (in Spanish):
Lecture "Covid19, Hyperconnectivity and Posthuman Awareness”, Conference "Rethinking Human/Nature in Hyper-Connected Society", The Humanities Institute at Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. Chair: Dr. Jeesun Rhee.
PERU, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, September 11th 2020 (live on Zoom)
Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Symposium “Coloquio sobre las Posthumanidades”, Lecture "Presencia Posthumana", Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima. Chair: Prof. Victor J. Krebs. These are the video-recording and the flyer (in Spanish):
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INDIA- Aliah University, August 28th 2020, 9.30 am (EST) / 7 pm (IST) (live on Google Meet)
Lecture "Planetary Crisis and the Humanities: Prospects in Theory and Praxis", Aliah University, Kolkata, India. Chair: Prof. Rohan Hassan. These are the video-recording and the flyer:
Lecture "Planetary Crisis and the Humanities: Prospects in Theory and Praxis", Aliah University, Kolkata, India. Chair: Prof. Rohan Hassan. These are the video-recording and the flyer:
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BEYOND HUMANISM FORUM - July 2nd 2020 (live on Youtube)
Talk "Post-Trans-Metahumanisms and COVID-19: Differences, Antagonisms and Relations" at the "Beyond Humanism: Forum". The video is available on Youtube.
INDIA - University of Kalyani, June 25th 2020 (live on Youtube)
Lecture "Post-COVID19 Environmentalism: Possible Futures", Ambedkar College, University of Kalyani, India. Chair: Prof. Bapin Mallick. These are the video-recording and the flyer:
Talk "Post-Trans-Metahumanisms and COVID-19: Differences, Antagonisms and Relations" at the "Beyond Humanism: Forum". The video is available on Youtube.
INDIA - University of Kalyani, June 25th 2020 (live on Youtube)
Lecture "Post-COVID19 Environmentalism: Possible Futures", Ambedkar College, University of Kalyani, India. Chair: Prof. Bapin Mallick. These are the video-recording and the flyer:
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INDIA - University of Calcutta, June 5th 2020 (live stream)
Lecture "Literature, Disease and Mind", The Heritage College, University of Calcutta, India. Chair: Prof. Asijit Datta. These are the video-recording and the flyer:
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Fall 2020 / 2021
A full list of Keynotes, Lectures and Talks for 2020/21 will be announced soon! Please note that the following lectures were cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak:
1. US, University of San Francisco, 52nd Annual Conference Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy, October 1-4 2020*
2. INDIA, Indian Academic Tour, December 2020 / January 2021*
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*A video-message from Dr. Ferrando:
"In this delicate historical moment of the COVID19 pandemic, when we realize more clearly than ever that we are in this together, connected as a biological species, Posthumanism can be of help. I would like to send my energy and presence with this short video on Covid19 and deep existential insights. Peace, Well Being and Appreciation to All". |
Conference ORGANIZER
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the Posthuman Forums. The Forum "The Philosophical and Political Implications of Covid19 and the Posthuman" was held on May 30th 2020, 12pm-1.30 pm (NY time) - live on Zoom. Speakers: Kevin LaGrandeur, Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, Christine Daigle, Jamie Del Val, Maggie Jiang, Denny Daniel. The event was fully booked. This is the video:
Postponed Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak*
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the Fourth Edition of the Posthuman Global Symposium on the topic "Posthuman Agency", NYU, April 30th-May 2nd 2020. Keynote: Katherine Hayles.
Postponed Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak*
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the 12th Beyond Humanism Conference on the topic "Critical Posthumanism and Transhumanism. Antagonism or Convergence?", University of the Aegean, School of Social Sciences, Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, Mytilini – Lesvos (Greece), 1st- 4th of July 2020. The CFP is now open.
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the Fourth Edition of the Posthuman Global Symposium on the topic "Posthuman Agency", NYU, April 30th-May 2nd 2020. Keynote: Katherine Hayles.
Postponed Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak*
Dr. Ferrando is one of the Organizers of the 12th Beyond Humanism Conference on the topic "Critical Posthumanism and Transhumanism. Antagonism or Convergence?", University of the Aegean, School of Social Sciences, Department of Cultural Technology and Communication, Mytilini – Lesvos (Greece), 1st- 4th of July 2020. The CFP is now open.
LATEST INTERVIEWS
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In English
"If We Can Make Animals Smarter, Should We?"
in the media platform "Vice" by Shayla Love (March 2020).
"The benefits and risks of AI and post-human life"
in the media platform "Independent Australia" by Paul Budde (April 2020).
"Beyond 2030: Dr. Francesca Ferrando
on the Many Voices of Transhumanism and Posthumanism"
in the media platform FM2030
by Johnny Boston (April 2020)
In Spanish
"Interview with Francesca Ferrando" by Prof. Moira Fradinger (Yale University)
in the Journal "Divagancias" (January 2020): "Lo posthumano", and In the Journal "La Letra Urbana" (March 2020): "Entrevista a Francesca Ferrando"
in the Journal "Divagancias" (January 2020): "Lo posthumano", and In the Journal "La Letra Urbana" (March 2020): "Entrevista a Francesca Ferrando"
In Italian
"Redefining the Human is Not Enough" in the Journal "Vivo Futuro" by Dr. Giorgio Boccaccio (February 2020): "Ridefinire l'Uomo non e' sufficiente"
editorial and ADVISORY BOARDS
News
Dr. Ferrando was invited to join the Advisory Board of the "Lifeboat Foundation",
a think-tank of scientists and scholars whose goal is "Safeguarding Humanity".
The Board includes Ray Kurzweil and several Nobel Laureates.
Dr. Ferrando was invited to join the Advisory Board of the "Lifeboat Foundation",
a think-tank of scientists and scholars whose goal is "Safeguarding Humanity".
The Board includes Ray Kurzweil and several Nobel Laureates.
Dr. Ferrando has been appointed as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Posthuman Studies: Philosophy, Technology, Media (Pennsylvania State University Press).
Dr. Ferrando has been appointed as a member of the Board of Advisors of the The Nietzsche Circle.
FORTHCOMING ARTICLES
"A Feminist Genealogy of Posthumanist Aesthetics in the Visual Arts"
(re-publication)
In: Posthumanism in Art and Science: A Reader
Edited by Aloi, G. / McHugh, S.
Columbia University Press
"Are We Becoming Gods?
Transhumanism, Posthumanism, Antihumanism and the Divine"
In: Religious Transhumanism and Its Critics
Edited by Green, B., Gouw, A., Peters, T.
Lexington Books, Rowman and Littlefield.
Translated in Russian:
"A Feminist Genealogy of Posthumanist Aesthetics in the Visual Arts"
Logos, Journal on Philosophy and Social Sciences
(re-publication)
In: Posthumanism in Art and Science: A Reader
Edited by Aloi, G. / McHugh, S.
Columbia University Press
"Are We Becoming Gods?
Transhumanism, Posthumanism, Antihumanism and the Divine"
In: Religious Transhumanism and Its Critics
Edited by Green, B., Gouw, A., Peters, T.
Lexington Books, Rowman and Littlefield.
Translated in Russian:
"A Feminist Genealogy of Posthumanist Aesthetics in the Visual Arts"
Logos, Journal on Philosophy and Social Sciences
just released
These articles by Dr. Ferrando have just been released:
Spotlights
"A Feminist Genealogy of Posthumanist Aesthetics in the Visual Arts"
(extracts)
In: Science Fiction
Edited by Byrne-Smith, D.,
MIT Press
News
"Posthuman Feminist Ethics: Unveiling Ontological Radical Healing"
In: Bloomsbury Handbook of Posthumanism
Edited by Thomsen, M. R., Wamberg, J.
Bloomsbury
"A Feminist Genealogy of Posthumanist Aesthetics in the Visual Arts"
(extracts)
In: Science Fiction
Edited by Byrne-Smith, D.,
MIT Press
News
"Posthuman Feminist Ethics: Unveiling Ontological Radical Healing"
In: Bloomsbury Handbook of Posthumanism
Edited by Thomsen, M. R., Wamberg, J.
Bloomsbury
"A Call to Posthuman Scholars for Racial Justice and Social Change"
In: IM magazine, June 2020, pp. 46-53.
In: IM magazine, June 2020, pp. 46-53.
"A Posthuman Call to Scholars" (foreword)
In: Beyond the Romans: Posthuman Perspectives in Roman Archaeology, edited by Webb, L. and Selsvold, I., Oxbox Books, 2020.
Guest Editorial "Leveling the Posthuman Playing Field"
Journal Theology and Science, Vol 18 No 1, February 2020, Routledge, 2020.
In: Beyond the Romans: Posthuman Perspectives in Roman Archaeology, edited by Webb, L. and Selsvold, I., Oxbox Books, 2020.
Guest Editorial "Leveling the Posthuman Playing Field"
Journal Theology and Science, Vol 18 No 1, February 2020, Routledge, 2020.
Latest Translations:
Spanish
Dr. Ferrando's article "Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Antihumanism" has been translated into Spanish and published in the Journal "Xenomórfica Magazine", Holobionte Ediciones, June 2020.
Mandarin
Two of Dr. Ferrando's articles have been translated into Chinese / Mandarin (July 2020):
- "The Body", translated by Joanna Wang and Carol Long: 身体.
- "The Body", translated by Joanna Wang and Carol Long: 身体.
- "Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Antihumanism" translated by Selina Tang: 后人类主义，超人类主义，反人类主义，元人类主义，新物质主义 差异与关联. This article has also been previously translated into Mandarin by Ji Haiqing Shanghai, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Institute of Philosophy, Journal of Luoyang Normal University: "后人类主义、超人类主义、反人本主义、元人类主义和新物质主义:区别与联系".
Italian
Dr. Ferrando's article "Humans Have Always Been Posthuman: A Spiritual Genealogy of the Posthuman" has been translated into Italian by Alessia Imperatori: "Gli Esseri Umani Sono Sempre Stati Postumani: Una Genealogia Spirituale del Postumano",
published in the Journal NEU, June 2020, pp. 37-49.
published in the Journal NEU, June 2020, pp. 37-49.
EDITOR
Spotlights
Dr. Ferrando is the Editor of the Special Issue: “Posthumanism, Transhumanism and the Future of Religions”, which has just been released in the Journal: "Sophia: Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures" Springer, Vol, 58, N. 4, January 2020.
Dr. Ferrando is the Editor of the Special Issue: “Posthumanism, Transhumanism and the Future of Religions”, which has just been released in the Journal: "Sophia: Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures" Springer, Vol, 58, N. 4, January 2020.
LATEST VIDEOS
- Keynotes, courses and interviews -
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Just Released Lecture "How to Become Posthuman", Princeton University, US, November 2019. |
Crash Course
"The Posthuman"
"The Posthuman"
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Dr. Ferrando has released the crash course "The Posthuman", addressing, in 6 short lessons, the main topics related to the posthuman turn. The Full Course is freely available here and on Youtube. |
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Dr. Ferrando is an advocate for free circulation for knowledge
and supports the creative commons approach.
For more video, please visit Dr. Ferrando's videos page.
and supports the creative commons approach.
For more video, please visit Dr. Ferrando's videos page.
vlog "posthumans"
In this Vlog "Posthumans", Dr. Francesca Ferrando (NYU) interviews different philosophers, scholars, artists and scientists whose works revolve around the topic of the posthuman.
Currently, interviews are offered in English, Italian and Spanish.
Currently, interviews are offered in English, Italian and Spanish.
Just released
Episode 22 "Radical Life Extension in the Posthuman Era"
Dr. Audrey De Grey (SENS).
Episode 20 "The Near Future and the Transhuman"
Dr. Anders Sandberg, Oxford University, UK.
Episode 19 "Black Participation in the Posthuman Discourse"
Prof. Philip Butler, Loyola Marymount University, US.
Dr. Audrey De Grey (SENS).
Episode 20 "The Near Future and the Transhuman"
Dr. Anders Sandberg, Oxford University, UK.
Episode 19 "Black Participation in the Posthuman Discourse"
Prof. Philip Butler, Loyola Marymount University, US.
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ACADEMIC IMPACT
According to Google Scholar, Dr. Ferrando has been cited more than 600 times since 2013; her h-index is 9, and her i10 index is 9.
TEACHING
"I have learnt that it is our job to make a change in this world"
(NYU student of Prof. Ferrando)
(NYU student of Prof. Ferrando)
Ongoing
Dr. Ferrando is teaching two sections of the course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" at NYU-Liberal Studies in the Spring 2020; both sections are fully booked.
To read the anonymous Students Evaluations of the Course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" taught by Prof. Ferrando at New York University (NYU), click here. These are some samples:
"This course changed my life! This course has transformed my life and has everything to do with current affairs of existence. It is an honor to study with Professor Ferrando!"
"This class was da bomb!"
"Professor Ferrando is a phenomenal instructor and this is the best course I have taken in my college career so far. I think this course should be offered to everyone at NYU and not just LSP students."
Dr. Ferrando is teaching two sections of the course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" at NYU-Liberal Studies in the Spring 2020; both sections are fully booked.
To read the anonymous Students Evaluations of the Course "From Humanism to Posthumanism" taught by Prof. Ferrando at New York University (NYU), click here. These are some samples:
"This course changed my life! This course has transformed my life and has everything to do with current affairs of existence. It is an honor to study with Professor Ferrando!"
"This class was da bomb!"
"Professor Ferrando is a phenomenal instructor and this is the best course I have taken in my college career so far. I think this course should be offered to everyone at NYU and not just LSP students."
recognitionS
NYU President Andrew Hamilton and NYU Provost David McLaughlin invited Dr. Ferrando to the Faculty Honor Reception to recognize her with the members of NYU Faculty who have received major prizes, awards, and honors during the last year. Dr. Ferrando was recognized for being named by Origin Magazine as one of the 100 Top Creatives. Dr. Ferrando would like to express her sincere gratitude for such an honor.
COMMITment TO mindfulness, justice and DIVERSITY
Dr. Ferrando has been certified in the "Mindfulness Zone", "Belonging Zone", "Disability Zone" and in the "Diversity Zone" as someone committed to mindfulness, social justice and diversity, NYU-CMEP, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, New York University (US).
AWARDS
Spotlights
Dr. Ferrando has been awarded the Prize “Premio Sainati” 2014, with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, for the Oustanding Doctoral Dissertation in the area of Philosophy.
Dr. Ferrando has been awarded the Prize “Premio Sainati” 2014, with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, for the Oustanding Doctoral Dissertation in the area of Philosophy.
Dr. Ferrando awarded the Prize "Premio Sainati" for Philosophy,
with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, Pisa (Italy) May 19th 2014.
with the Acknowledgment of the President of the Italian Republic, Pisa (Italy) May 19th 2014.
NOMINATIONS & HONORARY TITLES
Dr. Ferrando has been nominated for the 2014 World Technology Awards, section "Ethics", in Association with the magazines "Time" and "Fortune". Among the other nominees: Nick Bostrom, Patricia Churchland, Julian Savulescu.
Dr. Ferrando has been granted the title of Honorary Fellow of the Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Naples "Federico II" (Italy), October 2014.
Dr. Ferrando has been granted the title of Honorary Fellow of the Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Naples "Federico II" (Italy), October 2014.
IMPACT on society
Dr. Ferrando has been named one of the 100 Top Creatives
making change in the world by ‘ORIGIN’ magazine.
In the history of TED talks, Dr. Ferrando was the first speaker to give a talk on the subject of the posthuman: "Humans, Cyborgs, Posthumans" was lectured in New York, 2012. It has been viewed more than 30k times.
Spotlights
Dr. Ferrando has been named one of the Top Speakers, by the global agency MindShare, "Journey of the Posthuman" Huddle 2017, September 2017.
PRESS
Dr. Ferrando has been recently quoted in the following books and articles, among others:
Posthuman Feminist Theory
by Braidotti, R.
In: The Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theory,
Hawkesworth, M. / Disch, L. (eds.), Oxford University Press.
For the full list, please visit the section "Press"
SOCIAL MEDIA VISIBILITY
News
Dr. Ferrando is in the top 1% more viewed researchers' profiles on Academia.edu, with more than 47k total views. Statistics as of March 2020.
Dr. Ferrando is in the top 1% more viewed researchers' profiles on Academia.edu, with more than 47k total views. Statistics as of March 2020.
