Research interests: Repair, memory, Covid-19, victimhood, social movements

Vinicius is interested in the issues of repair, reparation, and memory in Brazil. His ongoing project follows the struggle of people victimized by Covid-19, who are seeking justice for violations perpetrated by the Brazilian state during the pandemic. This research seeks to understand the strategies of social movements formed by bereaved relatives, people who survived the disease, and those living with sequelae or long COVID-19. At Princeton, Vinicius was a Lassen Fellow (2022-2023) and is a Graduate Certificate student at the Program in Latin American Studies. His previous work includes a research project on disputes over reparation programs in the town of Mariana, Brazil, in the aftermath of a major mining disaster, working with victims, policymakers, bureaucrats, and legal professionals.