The University of Oklahoma’s Center for Brazil Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Fabio de Sa e Silva, Associate Professor of International Studies and Wick Cary Professor of Brazilian Studies, has taken office as President of the Brazilian Studies Association (BRASA) for the 2026–2028 term. BRASA is an international scholarly association dedicated to advancing research, teaching, and public engagement on Brazil while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars and institutions across geographical boundaries. Dr. Fabio brings extensive academic and institutional leadership experience to this position, having previously served as BRASA’s Vice President, a member of its Executive Committee, and Chair of the Program Committees for its XVII and XVIII International Congresses.
As Co-Director of OU’s Center for Brazil Studies, Dr. Fabio has contributed significantly to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and academic exchange on Brazil. His research focuses on the intersections of law, lawyers, democracy, and democratic backsliding, with internationally recognized contributions to sociolegal studies. He is also an affiliated fellow of Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession. His appointment to BRASA’s presidency represents an important milestone for the University of Oklahoma and reinforces the Center for Brazil Studies’ commitment to fostering international scholarly collaboration, strengthening academic networks, and promoting a deeper understanding of contemporary Brazilian affairs.
