Priya Pillai

Dr. Priya Pillai is an Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, specializing in public international law, international human rights, transitional justice, peace and conflict, and humanitarian issues. She serves as Head of the Asia Justice Coalition Secretariat, focusing on international justice and accountability in Asia.

• PhD in International Law from the Graduate Institute, Geneva
• LL.M from New York University School of Law (Global Public Service Scholar)
• BA in Law from National Law School of India University, Bangalore

Her research centers on international justice mechanisms, humanitarian law, and transitional justice frameworks, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. She advocates for accountability in conflict zones and explores legal approaches to global human rights challenges.

Recent publications highlight trends in Myanmar accountability, complementarity in international courts, and provisional measures under the Genocide Convention. These works combine legal analysis with on-the-ground advocacy.

As a contributing editor at Opinio Juris, she engages in legal commentary, though no formal scientific awards or student mentorship details are listed in the provided texts.