DrVincent Bicudo de Castro

Dr Vincent Bicudo de Castro is an academic at Deakin Business School with a focus on business and interdisciplinary research. He is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Economics and degrees in Accounting at the bachelor, master (by research), and PhD levels. His research portfolio demonstrates remarkable versatility, spanning solo-authored works and collaborative studies that showcase his proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. His expertise in quantitative methods includes experience with surveys, textual analysis, and a wide array of data analytics tools.

Vincent has industry experience in auditing, having worked for two of the world's largest audit firms, where he provided assurance services to financial institutions. This professional background has shaped his teaching and coordination of postgraduate auditing courses and contributed to his publications on auditing themes.

In addition to his auditing career, Vincent has held a role in compliance and internal controls at a leading asset management firm, where he oversaw investments across hedge funds, private equity, equities, and real estate portfolios. Drawing on this industry experience, he has published articles on topics such as funds transfer pricing, the subjectivity of performance measurement, and broader issues related to performance management and organisational controls. Vincent integrates this practical expertise into his teaching, having taught and coordinated courses in banking and financial services as well as management accounting at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

As a versatile academic, Vincent applies critical thinking to a wide range of topics. A notable area of his research focuses on individuals and organisations that challenge state sovereignty, commonly referred to as micronations. This work has garnered public interest by questioning fundamental assumptions about governance and statehood, offering novel perspectives on concepts often taken for granted.

Vincent is passionate about blending industry knowledge with academic teaching, consistently achieving outstanding student evaluations. His dedication to education extends to research, where he has contributed to the scholarship of teaching and learning through several publications that exemplify the research-teaching nexus.

Beyond his research and teaching, Vincent has demonstrated leadership through various administrative roles, including serving on teaching and learning committees, acting as an academic progress committee co-chair, and reviewing faculty ethics. His professional contributions are further evidenced by his participation in industry award judging panels, reflecting his reach across both academic and professional circles.