Dr Vinicius de Carvalho SFHEA
Reader in Brazilian and Latin American Studies
Research interests
- Conflict
- Culture
- History
- Security
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, 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.
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, Vinicius'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, Vinicius specialises 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
See Vinicius's research students
Further details
Research
Conflict, Security & Development Research Group
CSDRG undertakes a wide range of research, policy, advisory, and teaching activities related to conflict, security and development.
Environmental Security research group
The Environmental Security research group brings together scholars from the security community and scholars working on issues of environmental security.
Environment, Energy & Sustainability
This research group focuses on Brazil’s contributions to global environmental and energy policies.
Diplomacy, security and defence
This research group asks how the Brazilian state manages its geopolitical situation, to craft its security, defence and foreign policies.
Culture, society and identities
This research group analyses Brazilian culture and how class, regional, gender, racial and ethnic identities are expressed
Arts & Conflict Hub
The Arts & Conflicts hub uses artistic mediums to communicate, teach and research the complexities of conflict
Global (Anti)corruption Studies research group
A research group examining corruption and anticorruption in the Global South.
Climate & sustainability researchers at King’s
King's researchers working across climate and sustainability
King's Water Centre
Researching water, environment and development. Our centre spans the humanities, social, and physical sciences to explore the challenges of water governance from global to local scales.
Latin American Security Research Group
The Latin American Security Research Group (LAS) gathers experts working on international relations, defence and security in Latin America.
News
King's researchers enhance strategic collaboration with the Colombian Navy
At the International Civil-Military Relations Forum organised by the Naval Academy of Strategic Studies (ANEES), Researchers from the Department of War...
Body-worn cameras could strengthen democracy in Latin America
New policy brief recommends governments and police forces in Latin America adopt body-worn cameras to restore public trust, accountability and strengthen...
Education once again a top priority in Brazil, minister tells King's event
The Brazilian Minister of Education was among guests speaking on education at a recent seminar at King’s.
New director of King's Brazil Institute announced
Dr Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos has been announced as the new director and will be joining King’s in April.
TLI and the Campaign to Defend Democracy in Brazil
The resounding call from Brazil, "democratic rule of law always", was heard loud and clear in King's College London when Professor Octavio Ferraz read the...
Brazilian Democracy at Risk
Ahead of the upcoming elections in Brazil, the Letter to Brazilians was written and has now been signed by over 810.000 people in Brazil. The Transnational...
Centre for Mexican Studies, UNAM-UK, strengthens links with King's Brazil Institute
The Centre, housed at King’s since 2015, has been incorporated into the School of Global Affairs and affiliated to the Brazil Institute, reinforcing the...
King's Brazil Institute announced as External Observer for REBRAPAZ
The King's Brazil Institute is to be an External Observer of the Brazilian Research Network on Peace Operations (REBRAPAZ) and its Director, Dr Vinicius...
Kings Brazil Institute enters into new partnership with Problemas Brasileiros magazine
The Brazil Institute’s staff and students will author an article for publication in each edition of the well-respected Brazilian magazine, beginning this...
Introducing a new Director for the King's Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Director, Dr Vinicius de Carvalho
Events
Brazil Week Opening Event: Subnational Governments and the Global South - The Rise of New Players in a Changing Geopolitical Order
Join the King's Brazil Institute for the opening event of this year's Brazil Week featuring an evening of conversations about Brazil, and new powers place in...
Please note: this event has passed.
The Role of the Brazilian Marines in Human and Environmental Security by Admiral Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga
oin Admiral Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga, Commander of the Brazilian Navy Marine Corps, for a discussion on the strategic role of the BMC in enhancing human and...
Please note: this event has passed.
King's Brazil Ensemble concert - Chilean Music of Revolution and Hope
Experience the power of revolutionary Chilean music with the King's Brazil Ensemble! From the stirring Santa María de Iquique cantata to the iconic Gracias a...
Please note: this event has passed.
Book Launch: 'Military families, political violence, and transitional justice in Argentina. Perpetrators within?'
Join us for a conversation on the untold stories of the military families of Argentina's last dictatorship (1976–83).
Please note: this event has passed.
Water Security: Overview from the World and the Way Forward
A discussion on the importance of water security and innovative methods that ensure better access, protection, and management of hydric resources for...
Please note: this event has passed.
'Brazil is back: lessons learned and Brazil’s prospects in foreign affairs' with Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Patriota
Lecture with Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Patriota and with Professor Octavio Ferraz and Dr Vinicius de Carvalho as discussants
Please note: this event has passed.
Chief of Naval Staff of the Brazilian Navy Lecture: Brazilian Navy Challenges and Perspectives
Chief of Naval Staff of the Brazilian Navy Lecture: Brazilian Navy Challenges and Perspectives
Please note: this event has passed.
The Demise of the Global Market Economy and the Rise of a two-sphere World
Are we seeing the demise of the global market economy?
Please note: this event has passed.
An extraordinary story of long-term homicide decline: Mexico in the 20th century
Raúl Zepeda Gil explains how Mexico has undergone a long process of pacification.
Please note: this event has passed.
Exteriores - Documentary Screening on Brazilian Women in Diplomacy
As part of International Women's Day, the King’s Brazil Institute, in cooperation with the Brazilian Consulate General in London, will screen the documentary...
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Researching security and environmental challenges in the Amazon
Student Camille Bacha de Carvalho reflects on her transformative experience during a research trip to the Amazon Rainforest.
Thinking Inside the Box: Exploring revolutions in Latin America
'Thinking Inside the Box' is an initiative in the Department of War Studies that allows students to explore archival materials from Latin America.
Navigating sustainable development: highlights from Brazil Week 2024
In four days of panels, lectures and workshop, we encouraged debates on climate change, public health emergencies, green transition and more.
The Snake Smoked: What was the role of Brazilian Soldiers in WW2?
Callum Dickens, a BA student in War Studies, shares his experience visiting WWII battle sites in Italy as part of an annual excursion organised by academics...
Villavicencio's assassination is an attack on democracy in Latin America
Fernando Villavicencio, one of the presidential candidates in Ecuador, has been killed at a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming election. Dr Vinicius de...
COP26: challenges, goals and actions from a Brazilian perspective
Dr Vinicius de Carvalho, Daniel Alves, Victor Pereira and Sebastián Ronderos outline why time is almost running out for action and share contributions from a...
The Integrated Review: a Brazilian perspective
Dr Vinicius de Carvalho and Dr Joe Devanny
Politics and Civil-Military Relations: Where next for Brazil under Bolsonaro?
A review on Brazil’s national politics and civil-military relations during an already tumultuous time
The Amazon won't be saved by romantic notions
Dr Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho, Senior Lecturer in the King’s Brazil Institute and War Studies Department discusses the importance and complexities of the...
The Amazing Amazon
War Studies PhD student Maritza Padilla Bueno recalls her trip to Brazil with fellow War Studies students and academics.
Research
Conflict, Security & Development Research Group
CSDRG undertakes a wide range of research, policy, advisory, and teaching activities related to conflict, security and development.
Environmental Security research group
The Environmental Security research group brings together scholars from the security community and scholars working on issues of environmental security.
Environment, Energy & Sustainability
This research group focuses on Brazil’s contributions to global environmental and energy policies.
Diplomacy, security and defence
This research group asks how the Brazilian state manages its geopolitical situation, to craft its security, defence and foreign policies.
Culture, society and identities
This research group analyses Brazilian culture and how class, regional, gender, racial and ethnic identities are expressed
Arts & Conflict Hub
The Arts & Conflicts hub uses artistic mediums to communicate, teach and research the complexities of conflict
Global (Anti)corruption Studies research group
A research group examining corruption and anticorruption in the Global South.
Climate & sustainability researchers at King’s
King's researchers working across climate and sustainability
King's Water Centre
Researching water, environment and development. Our centre spans the humanities, social, and physical sciences to explore the challenges of water governance from global to local scales.
Latin American Security Research Group
The Latin American Security Research Group (LAS) gathers experts working on international relations, defence and security in Latin America.
News
King's researchers enhance strategic collaboration with the Colombian Navy
At the International Civil-Military Relations Forum organised by the Naval Academy of Strategic Studies (ANEES), Researchers from the Department of War...
Body-worn cameras could strengthen democracy in Latin America
New policy brief recommends governments and police forces in Latin America adopt body-worn cameras to restore public trust, accountability and strengthen...
Education once again a top priority in Brazil, minister tells King's event
The Brazilian Minister of Education was among guests speaking on education at a recent seminar at King’s.
New director of King's Brazil Institute announced
Dr Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos has been announced as the new director and will be joining King’s in April.
TLI and the Campaign to Defend Democracy in Brazil
The resounding call from Brazil, "democratic rule of law always", was heard loud and clear in King's College London when Professor Octavio Ferraz read the...
Brazilian Democracy at Risk
Ahead of the upcoming elections in Brazil, the Letter to Brazilians was written and has now been signed by over 810.000 people in Brazil. The Transnational...
Centre for Mexican Studies, UNAM-UK, strengthens links with King's Brazil Institute
The Centre, housed at King’s since 2015, has been incorporated into the School of Global Affairs and affiliated to the Brazil Institute, reinforcing the...
King's Brazil Institute announced as External Observer for REBRAPAZ
The King's Brazil Institute is to be an External Observer of the Brazilian Research Network on Peace Operations (REBRAPAZ) and its Director, Dr Vinicius...
Kings Brazil Institute enters into new partnership with Problemas Brasileiros magazine
The Brazil Institute’s staff and students will author an article for publication in each edition of the well-respected Brazilian magazine, beginning this...
Introducing a new Director for the King's Brazil Institute
The Brazil Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Director, Dr Vinicius de Carvalho
Events
Brazil Week Opening Event: Subnational Governments and the Global South - The Rise of New Players in a Changing Geopolitical Order
Join the King's Brazil Institute for the opening event of this year's Brazil Week featuring an evening of conversations about Brazil, and new powers place in...
Please note: this event has passed.
The Role of the Brazilian Marines in Human and Environmental Security by Admiral Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga
oin Admiral Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga, Commander of the Brazilian Navy Marine Corps, for a discussion on the strategic role of the BMC in enhancing human and...
Please note: this event has passed.
King's Brazil Ensemble concert - Chilean Music of Revolution and Hope
Experience the power of revolutionary Chilean music with the King's Brazil Ensemble! From the stirring Santa María de Iquique cantata to the iconic Gracias a...
Please note: this event has passed.
Book Launch: 'Military families, political violence, and transitional justice in Argentina. Perpetrators within?'
Join us for a conversation on the untold stories of the military families of Argentina's last dictatorship (1976–83).
Please note: this event has passed.
Water Security: Overview from the World and the Way Forward
A discussion on the importance of water security and innovative methods that ensure better access, protection, and management of hydric resources for...
Please note: this event has passed.
'Brazil is back: lessons learned and Brazil’s prospects in foreign affairs' with Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Patriota
Lecture with Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Patriota and with Professor Octavio Ferraz and Dr Vinicius de Carvalho as discussants
Please note: this event has passed.
Chief of Naval Staff of the Brazilian Navy Lecture: Brazilian Navy Challenges and Perspectives
Chief of Naval Staff of the Brazilian Navy Lecture: Brazilian Navy Challenges and Perspectives
Please note: this event has passed.
The Demise of the Global Market Economy and the Rise of a two-sphere World
Are we seeing the demise of the global market economy?
Please note: this event has passed.
An extraordinary story of long-term homicide decline: Mexico in the 20th century
Raúl Zepeda Gil explains how Mexico has undergone a long process of pacification.
Please note: this event has passed.
Exteriores - Documentary Screening on Brazilian Women in Diplomacy
As part of International Women's Day, the King’s Brazil Institute, in cooperation with the Brazilian Consulate General in London, will screen the documentary...
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Researching security and environmental challenges in the Amazon
Student Camille Bacha de Carvalho reflects on her transformative experience during a research trip to the Amazon Rainforest.
Thinking Inside the Box: Exploring revolutions in Latin America
'Thinking Inside the Box' is an initiative in the Department of War Studies that allows students to explore archival materials from Latin America.
Navigating sustainable development: highlights from Brazil Week 2024
In four days of panels, lectures and workshop, we encouraged debates on climate change, public health emergencies, green transition and more.
The Snake Smoked: What was the role of Brazilian Soldiers in WW2?
Callum Dickens, a BA student in War Studies, shares his experience visiting WWII battle sites in Italy as part of an annual excursion organised by academics...
Villavicencio's assassination is an attack on democracy in Latin America
Fernando Villavicencio, one of the presidential candidates in Ecuador, has been killed at a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming election. Dr Vinicius de...
COP26: challenges, goals and actions from a Brazilian perspective
Dr Vinicius de Carvalho, Daniel Alves, Victor Pereira and Sebastián Ronderos outline why time is almost running out for action and share contributions from a...
The Integrated Review: a Brazilian perspective
Dr Vinicius de Carvalho and Dr Joe Devanny
Politics and Civil-Military Relations: Where next for Brazil under Bolsonaro?
A review on Brazil’s national politics and civil-military relations during an already tumultuous time
The Amazon won't be saved by romantic notions
Dr Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho, Senior Lecturer in the King’s Brazil Institute and War Studies Department discusses the importance and complexities of the...
The Amazing Amazon
War Studies PhD student Maritza Padilla Bueno recalls her trip to Brazil with fellow War Studies students and academics.