Bruno Carvalho

About the Author

Bruno Carvalho is a distinguished historian and urban studies scholar whose work illuminates the transformative forces shaping modern cities. With a PhD from the University of Lisbon and fellowships at institutions like Harvard and the Getty Research Institute, he has dedicated his career to exploring how technological innovations, social movements, and political decisions have redefined urban landscapes from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age. Carvalho's research draws on interdisciplinary approaches, blending architecture, sociology, and environmental history to reveal the intricate stories behind the built environment. His acclaimed book, The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World, offers a sweeping narrative of urban evolution, challenging readers to reconsider the future of our global metropolises in an era of rapid change and sustainability challenges.