Carlos Pio

Carlos Pio is a distinguished Brazilian political scientist and seasoned government executive. A graduate of the renowned IUPERJ - Rio de Janeiro’s Social Sciences Institute, Dr. Pio has dedicated much of his academic career to exploring the intricacies of international political economy. With particular emphasis on trade policies and liberalization, his research delves into the institutional causes of economic development.

Corporate Experience

Carlos Pio has taken senior Executive positions in the Brazilian federal government, in Brasilia.

• Secretary of the Board of International Trade and Investments, affiliated with the Minister of the Economy, 2019 – 2021

• Undersecretary for Strategic Planning, Executive Office of the President of Brazil, 2017 – 2018

Academic Experience

• Adjunct Professor of International Relations at Australian National University, Canberra, 2012

• Visiting academic at the University of Oxford, UK, 2009 – 2012

• Fulbright visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, 1996 – 1998

• Full Professor at the Institute of International Relations, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil, 1995 – Present, currently on leave

 Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Political Science/Political Economy, IUPERJ, Brazil, 2001

• MA in Political Science, IUPERJ, Brazil, 1994

• Bachelor in Political Science, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil, 1991

Throughout his career, Carlos has shared his insights through various courses, including topics on International Trade, Macroeconomic Stabilization in Latin America, International Development, and Contemporary Political Theory.