Rodrigo Meirelles has been working in the audio industry for more than 20 years, in its various art forms such as music, TV, film and sound art. He worked for Globo, one of the world's largest media companies, for 10 years as the Sound Executive Supervisor, period when milestones such as the Brazilian loudness standardization, the implementation of immersive audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos and MPEG-H 3D Audio, and 9 International Emmy Awards for its production studios were achieved. Currently, Rodrigo is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Sidney Poitier Film School at Arizona State University, in charge of the Sound curriculum, and the Sonora Immersive Audio Lab at the Media and Immersive eXperience Center (aka MIX Center).
Dolby Atmos Awards 2020 - LAC
Dolby Laboratories 2020. São Paulo, BRA.
Recognition for the essential contribution for the first live broadcasting in Dolby Atmos, in 2020. Awarded during the online event Dolby Atmos Awards Latin America 2020, on 12/12/2020.
ALUMNI Diamond Medal
Estacio University
2015. Rio de Janeiro, BRA.
Rodrigo was nominated and awarded for the collection of his work. The Diamond Alumni Medal aims to
honor students and alumni Estacio who have relevant activities in social, educational, cultural and entrepreneurial initiatives. Those who experienced stories of personal and professional growth, overcoming, acts of bravery, that carried out relevant volunteer work, acted in times of public calamity and other actions for the benefit of society and that serve as inspiration and motivation for the entire Estacio community.
Technology Award - Technical and Operational Quality
Globo
2015. Rio de Janeiro, BRA.
Rodrigo was personally nominated and awarded by leading the "Audio Plan" project, with regards to its significant audio quality improvement at Globo Studios. This recognition prize is given annually during the Globo's Technology division end-of-year event.
Master's degree in Education awarded by the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2011.
Area of research: Education and Media
Theme: TV Digitization and the Cultural Contexts
Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Computing Engineering awarded by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006.
Area of specialization: Digital Audio Signal Processing Final Project: Real-time 3D Sound Tool (Binaural Audio)
Bachelor's technologist degree in Recording and Music Production awarded by the Estacio University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2001.
Arizona State University, ASU (2019 - Present), Full-time
• Assistant Professor (Aug 2023 - Present), Tenure-track. Sidney Poitier Film School.
• Affiliate Professor (Jan 2024 - Present), Affiliated. Popular Music Program.
• Principal Investigator (Jan 2024 - Present). Sonora Immersive Audio Lab, Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center.
• Clinical Assistant Professor (Aug 2019 - May 2023). Poitier Film School
Globo (2009 - 2019)
• Sound Executive Supervisor (2014 - 2019)
• Post Production Sound Supervisor (2012 - 2014)
• Audio Engineering Coordinator (2009 - 2012)
ProClass Training (2008 - 2015)
• Founder and Chief Executive Officer
• Instructor
Nas Nuvens Studio (2005)
• Audio Engineer
Estacio University (2004 - 2012)
• Professor
Ground Control Professional Audio (2002 - 2008)
• Training Director (2006 - 2008)
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