Vinicius de Carvalho
Dr Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho was born in Barra Mansa, Brazil. He received his PhD from the University of Passau, Germany, and his undergraduate and MA degrees from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
He joined King’s in 2014 and before he was Associate Professor for Brazilian Studies at Aarhus University (2008-2014), Denmark, where he was also Director of the Latin American Centre (2012-2014). Vinicius was a Lieutenant in the Brazilian Army (2007-2008), serving in the Military Technical Corps.
At King’s, Vinicius has served as a Vice Dean (International) for the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, and director of King’s Brazil Institute between 2020 and 2022. At the War Studies Department, he is the Convener of the MA in Strategic Communications and teaches UG modules on Latin America issues.
Vinicius is the Circle U. Academic Chair Programme Coordinator. He has played an active role contributing to the field of Brazilian studies, founding and editing Brasiliana – Journal for Brazilian Studies and as Editor of the Anthem Brazilian Studies Series.
In 2022, Vinicius created the Observatory of Democracy in Latin America (KODLA). He is also an Associate Researcher at the Centre for Strategic Studies of the Brazilian Navy. Parallel to his academic career, Vinicius is a music conductor and currently directs the King’s Brazil Ensemble.