Riccardo Merli
Scoppito,AQ
Profilo professionale
Riccardo Merli is a doctoral researcher in European Studies for Innovation at the University of Teramo. His work focuses on the transformation of public administrations in the digital age, with particular attention to the implementation of the NRRP, the digitalisation of administrative processes, and the liability issues arising from the adoption of algorithmic systems. His current research analyses the impact of automated decision-making in public procedures and its implications for administrative legality and the protection of fundamental rights. He combines strong organisational and time-management skills with a collaborative mindset and effective communication abilities, enabling him to integrate quickly into new professional environments.
Panoramica
7
7
years of professional experience
Esperienza lavorativa
PhD Candidate
Faculty of Political Science, University of Teramo
Teramo
11.2023 - ad oggi
Within the framework of the interdisciplinary PhD programme European Studies for Innovation, my research and academic engagement are centred on Administrative Law, especially in relation to public-sector digital transformation.
Teaching Assistant in International Economic Policy
University of Teramo
Teramo
11.2023 - 11.2025
Teaching activities (22 hours per semester, synchronous online mode). Lectures for working students in the following master's degree courses:
- International Economic Policy (LM-62);
- European Development and Planning Models (LM-63)
Experienced operator at the Regional Council of Abruzzo
Legislative Directorate, Institutional and European Affairs Service
L'Aquila
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Legal and administrative support, consisting of drafting legal opinions; drafting administrative acts, such as resolutions, and documents in common use to support the activities of the Institutional and European Affairs Service;
- Economic and financial management activities;
- Service and supply contracts;
- Various related tasks: granting subsidies pursuant to Regional Law no. 55/2013; implementing Article 4 of Regional Law no. 57/2017; Regional Law 44/2007;
- Appointments falling within the competence of the Regional Council pursuant to Regional Law no. 4/2009 and other special laws;
- Participation in the interinstitutional Executive-Council group for the preparation of the European draft law;
- Maintaining relations with EU and national institutions in order to facilitate the Regional Council's participation in EU policy in areas of specific interest;
- Finding, collecting and preparing technical data sheets for documents concerning initiatives of interest included in the European Commission's 2023 Work Programme and related internal regulatory acts.
Internship pursuant to Article 73, Decree Law 69/2013
District Attorney's Office of L'Aquila
L'Aquila
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Drafting of legal documents;
- Support for routine activities;
- Legal research and analysis;
- Assistance in civil, criminal and administrative hearings, both at first instance and on appeal.
Trainee solicitor
Merli Law Firm
L'Aquila
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Handling and resolution of legal issues relating to criminal and administrative law;
- Support for daily study and research activities in the legislative and jurisprudential fields;
- Carrying out routine tasks at third-party locations;
- Organisation, management and archiving of data using electronic and IT tools and specific paper archives;
- Assistance in the drafting of deeds, contracts and private agreements, with particular attention to procurement contracts;
- Assistance with training courses at Costruttori italiani s.r.l.
- Assistance at civil and criminal hearings.
Radio presenter at RadioSapienza
La Sapienza University of Rome
Roma
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Conception and presentation of a music-themed radio programme;
- Teamwork with other presenters and the director;
- Organisation and management of guests.
Istruzione
Bachelor's degree - Law
La Sapienza University of Rome
Roma03.2022
Qualification to practise as a lawyer - Law
Court of Appeal of L'Aquila
06.2025
Second-level Master's Degree - Data Protection Management
University of Teramo
07.2025
Forese Training School - Law
Bar Council of L'Aquila
L'Aquila10.2023
Training courses - Law
Luiss School of Government
Roma07.2023
Junior Advanced Tax Operator - Tax
CAF Cisl
L'Aquila03.2022
Diploma - Liceo Scientifico PNI
Liceo Scientifico A. Bafile (AQ)
L'Aquila06.2014
Competenze
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and main IT tools
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Goal-oriented and capable of working under deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive attitude and high level of motivation
- Teamwork ability and experience in team management
- Strong problem-solving skills
COMPETENZE LINGUISTICHE
Lingua madre: italiano
Altre lingue: inglese
Ascolto: B2: Utente autonomo
Lettura: B1: Utente autonomo
Interazione e orale: B1: Utente autonomo
Produzione e orale: B1: Utente autonomo
Scrittura: B1: Utente autonomo
CONFERENZE E SEMINARI
- Law and Trust
- Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro di Casamassima (Bari)
- 03/05/2024
- Title of the speech: An interpretation of the new Article 2 of Legislative Decree No. 36/2023 in light of economic science: a brief analysis of the concept of trust in economics and law.
- Europe: Founding Ideas and Existential Challenges. PhD Annual Meeting of European Studies for Innovation
- 25/09/2024
- University of Teramo
- Title of the speech: The European Union and individual National Recovery and Resilience Plans. A comparison for the economic sectors most affected
COMPETENZE COMUNICATIVE E INTERPERSONALI
- Competenze comunicative
- Ottime competenze comunicative naturali, migliorate ed arricchite durante l'attività accademica e lavorativa.
- Competenze organizzative e gestionali
- Ottime capacità organizzative acquisite durante lo svolgimento del praticantato e dell'attività gestionali professionale;
- Elevata disponibilità ad orari di lavoro flessibili;
- Cura nei dettagli;
- Dinamicità.
- Competente professionali
- Serietà e professionalità maturate e consolidate dall'attività professionale;
- Attitudine a lavorare per obiettivi;
- Buon adattamento al lavoro di gruppo;
- Ottime capacità di problem solving;
- Innate predisposizione al contatto con il pubblico.
PATENTE DI GUIDA
- A1
- B
Cronologia
PhD Candidate
Faculty of Political Science, University of Teramo
11.2023 - ad oggi
Teaching Assistant in International Economic Policy
University of Teramo
11.2023 - 11.2025
Experienced operator at the Regional Council of Abruzzo
Legislative Directorate, Institutional and European Affairs Service
01.2023 - 11.2025
Internship pursuant to Article 73, Decree Law 69/2013
District Attorney's Office of L'Aquila
03.2022 - 10.2023
Trainee solicitor
Merli Law Firm
09.2021 - 03.2022
Radio presenter at RadioSapienza
La Sapienza University of Rome
01.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor's degree - Law
La Sapienza University of Rome
Qualification to practise as a lawyer - Law
Court of Appeal of L'Aquila
Second-level Master's Degree - Data Protection Management
University of Teramo
Forese Training School - Law
Bar Council of L'Aquila
Training courses - Law
Luiss School of Government
Junior Advanced Tax Operator - Tax
CAF Cisl
Diploma - Liceo Scientifico PNI
Liceo Scientifico A. Bafile (AQ)