Armando Castro

Dr. Armando Castro serves as an Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London (UCL), where he also directs the Centre for Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Imperial College London, London School of Economics, and University of Cambridge.

Education:

• PhD from Imperial College London (MIT-Imperial Global Fellow)
• Master in Public Administration (MPA) from London School of Economics
• Bachelor's degree in Economics (cum laude) from University of Trento
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) from BPP University
• Bar Practice Course (BPC) from King's College London

Dr. Castro's research focuses on the intersection of Management, Law and Finance in the built environment, with particular emphasis on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics. His work explores the voluntary adoption of ESG standards, anticorruption strategies for firms, sustainable governance, modern-day slavery, and legal considerations in construction. His publications reveal a strong trend toward examining how ESG principles can be effectively integrated into construction law and project management frameworks, with increasing attention to digital transparency and supply chain governance in recent years.

Professional Recognition:

• MIT-Imperial Global Fellow
• Research affiliate at Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
• Academic visitor at Oxford Law Faculty
• Member of Society of Construction Law (SCL) UK
• Pupil barrister

Dr. Castro has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator from the Higher Education Innovation Fund, British Academy, Society of Construction Law, Project Management Institute, Association of Project Management, and UCL Global Engagement Fund. His teaching portfolio includes leadership of modules such as 'The Construction Professions' and 'Management - Introduction,' reflecting his commitment to integrating legal perspectives into construction education. His industry experience as a consultant specializing in Brazilian infrastructure investments provides valuable practical context to his academic work.