Biography
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, Dr Carvalho is Vice Dean (International) for the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, and between 2020 and 2022, he was director of King’s Brazil Institute. At the War Studies Department, he is the Convener of the MA in Strategic Communications and teaches UG modules on Latin America issues.
Dr Carvalho is the Circle U. Academic Chair Programme Coordinator.
Dr Carvalho 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.
Dr Carvalho created in 2022 the Observatory of Democracy in Latin America (KODLA).
Dr Carvalho is also an Associate Researcher at the Centre for Strategic Studies of the Brazilian Navy. Parallel to his academic career, Dr. Carvalho is a music conductor and currently directs the King’s Brazil Ensemble.
Research
- Brazilian and Latin American Studies
- Civil-Military Relations
- Peacekeeping Operations
- Strategy
- Strategic Communications
- Brazilian Music, Literature and Culture
In the field of Brazilian Studies, Dr. Carvalho’s research and publications are a reference within the field, covering a diverse range of areas including literature, music, religion, history, international relations and defence and security.
In the fields of defence and security, Dr Carvalho specializes in Latin American and Brazilian Armed Forces, with reference to historical and contemporary issues. In his research and teaching, he covers aspects such as Brazilian participation in United Nations Peace Operations; civil-military relations; the role of the armed forces in police tasks; strategic communications; strategic thinking from a Latin American perspective and the relationship between the arts, music and conflict.
Teaching
- 6SSW3012 – Security and International Relations in Latin America: From independence to the present days
- 7SSWN087 Strategic Communication: Theories & Concepts
- 7SSWN004 Applied Strategic Communications
PhD supervision
Vinicius currently supervises:
First Supervisor:
- Andre Miquelasi
- Maísa Edwards
- Maritza Padilla
- Raphael Camargo Lima
- João Noritomi
- Alice Taberner
- Rafael Rodrigues Paulino
Second supervisor:
- Davis Ellison
- Elizabeth Fry
- Laura Zuber
- Quentin Wight
- Kayla Svoboda
- Elina Lange-Ionatamishvili
- Cristina Ramirez
Further details
See Vinicius' research profile
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De Carvalho, V., 28 Oct 2022, Power and the Maritime Domain: A Global Dialogue. Kennedy, G. & Moreira, W. D. S. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 42-58 16 p. (Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies Series). Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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De Carvalho, V. & Grimaldi, A. G-C., 18 Feb 2022, In: Brasiliana – Journal for Brazilian Studies. 10, 2, p. 2-9 8 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.25160/bjbs/10.2.1
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De Carvalho, V. & Sousa Buarque, D., 1 Mar 2022, O Brasil visto de fora: os think tanks e as representações sobre o Brasil num mundo em mudança (2000-2020). Svartman, E. & Wietchikoski, L. (eds.). Rio de Janeiro: Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, p. 47-80 33 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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De Carvalho, V., 1 Mar 2022, Exército Brasileiro: perspectivas interdisciplinares. Rodrigues, F. D. S. & Franchi, T. (eds.). Rio de Janeiro: Mauad X, p. 9-17 9 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript › peer-review
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De Carvalho, V., Dec 2021, Relações Civis-Militares na CPLP : Seu Papel na Promoção da Paz, Segurança e Estabilidades dos Estados Membros. Zeca, E. J. (ed.). Maputo: Centro de Análises Estratégicas -CAE CPLP, p. 28-36 8 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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De Carvalho, V. & Devanny, J., 1 Apr 2021 Research output: Other contribution
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De Carvalho, V. & Ferraz, F. C. A., Nov 2021, The Routledge History of the Second World War. Bartrop, P. R. (ed.). New York: Routledge, p. 445-460 15 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review. DOIs: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429455353
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De Carvalho, V. & Devanny, J., 19 Jul 2021, The Integrated Review in Context: A Strategy Fit for the 2020s?. Devanny, J. & Gearson, J. (eds.). London: School of Security Studies, King's College London, Vol. 1. p. 83-85 3 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
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De Carvalho, V., Sep 2020, Marinha em Revista, 10, 14, p. 46-48 3 p. Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Featured article
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Edwards, M. & De Carvalho, V., 28 Dec 2020, In: Revista Estratégica - Centro de Análise Estratégica da CPLP. p. 86- 104 18 p. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article