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Gonçalo Rocha Gonçalves is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, School of Sociology and Public Policy. He is also an Integrated Researcher and Co-coordinator of the research group 'Historical Dynamics and Global Integration of the World' at CIES-Iscte – Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. His academic work spans teaching, research, and academic leadership, including roles as Director of the Bachelor’s in Modern and Contemporary History and Erasmus Coordinator in the Department of History.
- PhD in History, The Open University, UK (2008–2013)
- Master’s in Sociology, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2004–2008)
- Bachelor’s in Modern and Contemporary History, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2003)
His research centers on the history of policing, state formation, transnational crime, and urban security in the Ibero-American Atlantic from the 19th to early 20th centuries. He explores how police institutions evolved through national reforms and transnational exchanges, particularly between Portugal, Brazil, Spain, and Italy. His work integrates institutional, social, and diplomatic history to understand the dynamics of state control, political exile, and international cooperation in crime suppression.
His recent publications and research projects, such as CINCRA (2022–2025) on international crime and extradition, reflect a strong focus on global and comparative frameworks. His books, including Fardados de Azul: Polícia e Cultura Policial em Portugal c.1860–1939 (2023), demonstrate deep archival engagement and theoretical insight into police culture and governance.
- Herman Diederiks Award (2013) for contributions to crime history
Gonçalo Rocha Gonçalves has supervised multiple PhD and Master’s students, contributing to the next generation of historians. His teaching covers European and Latin American history, social movements, and archival methods. He is actively involved in research projects, academic management, and international scholarly networks, including participation in scientific committees for major conferences like the VIII International Symposium of the Network of Crime Historians in the Americas (2025).
He leads the 'Flammable City' and 'CINCRA' research projects, focusing on urban security and transnational crime, respectively, and conducts fieldwork in national archives across several countries. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary questions of state power, security, and international cooperation.
