Dr. Pietro Ortolani

Professor

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Biography

Pietro Ortolani explores the intersection of conflict resolution and technology. He focuses on how technological developments transform conflict resolution institutions including courts and arbitral organizations, with an emphasis on the role of digital tools in legal practice. He holds a law degree from the University of Pisa and a Ph.D. in arbitration from LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome. Before joining Radboud University, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Procedural Law in Luxembourg and a Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London. Admitted to the Bar in Italy, Pietro has practical experience primarily in arbitration, private international law, and cross-border procedural law, having acted as an expert for the European Parliament, European Commission, and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). He is a published author in peer-reviewed international journals and has received awards such as the James Crawford Prize in 2016. His teaching and editorial activities include contributions to various international legal communities and law journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Chair of Digital Conflict Resolution, focusing on the integration of digital technology in conflict resolution practices.

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Max Planck Institute Luxembourg • Luxembourg

Conducted research on procedural law and conflict resolution.

Research Associate

— Present

Queen Mary University of London • London, UK

Engaged in research concerning arbitration and private law matters.

Awards

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James Crawford Prize

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).