Raphael Oidtmann

Raphael Oidtmann serves as a Guest Researcher at iCourts - Centre of Excellence for International Courts and Governance within the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on empirical methodologies at the intersection of social sciences and international law. His work critically examines interdisciplinary approaches to understanding international judicial systems and governance structures.

His research interests span International Law, Social Sciences, International Courts, Governance, Empirical Legal Studies, and Interdisciplinary Research. Oidtmann advocates for integrating social science perspectives into legal analysis to address complexities in global judicial phenomena, emphasizing methodological rigor in examining international courts.

His 2024 publications, including a book chapter, journal article, and working paper titled 'The Blind Men and the Elephant: An Empirical Analysis of the Social Sciences in International Law', demonstrate a cohesive trend toward empirical and interdisciplinary scholarship in international law. These works analyze gaps in traditional doctrinal approaches while promoting cross-disciplinary frameworks for studying international legal institutions.

Affiliated with iCourts, a leading research hub dedicated to international courts and tribunals, Oidtmann contributes to advancing knowledge on judicial governance and the functional dynamics of global legal bodies through collaborative empirical research initiatives.