Dr. Ferrer was born in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona) in 1918 and died in Sant Cugat del Vallès in 2007. He was a Jesuit who earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Sciences at Universitat de Barcelona, and studied Humanities at Veruela (Zaragoza). He would earn another undergraduate degree in Ecclesiastic Philosophy in Barcelona (1947), a PhD in Sciences from Universidad de Madrid (1950) and another undergraduate degree in Theology in Dublin (1954). He was named Director of the Sarrià Chemical Institute (IQS) in 1957, serving years later as President of its Board of Trustees (1986-1998). He also served as Rector of Universidad de Deusto (Bilbao) from 1971-1975, Father Provincial for the Society of Jesus in Spain (1975-1981), Father Provincial for Tarragona (1984-1988) and Rector of the Borja Centre (Sant Cugat del Vallès).

From 1989 on he dedicated a good part of his work to the foundation of Universitat Ramon Llull, serving as URL Vice President for 8 years. He was also a Member of the National Commission of Residence Halls, Vice President of the Industrial Chemistry Society, National Council for Education, IFCU (International Federation of Catholic Universities), CER (Conference of European Rectors), and IAU (International Association of Universities). He was also awarded the Key to the City of Barcelona and the Father Eduardo Vitoria Medal.

Awarded: September, 29th 1999