Ludwig Raal
Leuven
Summary
PhD candidate in Applied Ethics with a strong background in analytical research and writing. My work focuses on the structured analysis of complex normative and empirical questions, with an emphasis on clarity and practical relevance. I am interested in applying these skills in a policy context, particularly in roles that require careful reasoning, concise communication, and the ability to translate abstract ideas into actionable insights.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Co-founder and Researcher
Credence Institute NPC
Cape Town
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Led strategy, fundraising, and organisational development in early-stage NGO
- Co-conceived the Animal Advocacy Africa initiative
- Directed national research project on alternative protein adoption
Co-founder and Producer
Discourse ZA
Stellenbosch
2018.01 - 2025.01
- Produced long-form podcast on political, economic, and ethical issues
- Managed outreach, scheduling, and production logistics
- Researched, structured, and edited published content
Education
PhD - Applied Ethics
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2024.01 - 2026.05
Master of Philosophy - Applied Ethics
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2019.01 - 2022.01
Master of Commerce - Logistics Management
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2012.01 - 2014.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2008.01 - 2010.01
Skills
Languages
- English – full professional proficiency (C2), primary working language
- German – native proficiency
- Afrikaans – native proficiency
General
- Analytical reasoning
- Structured argumentation
- Research synthesis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Clear and concise communication
Digital
- Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
- Basic spreadsheet analysis and data management
- Digital collaboration tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
Publications & Writing
- Co-author, Rescuing Our Republic (Tracey McDonald Publishers, 2023)
- Opinion writer, BIG READ: Why We Should Not Let Nature Run Its Course (Business Day, 2022)
- Co-author, South African Consumer Adoption of Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat: A Segmentation Study (Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2021)
Timeline
PhD - Applied Ethics
Stellenbosch University
2024.01 - 2026.05
Co-founder and Researcher
Credence Institute NPC
2019.01 - 2024.01
Master of Philosophy - Applied Ethics
Stellenbosch University
2019.01 - 2022.01
Co-founder and Producer
Discourse ZA
2018.01 - 2025.01
Master of Commerce - Logistics Management
Stellenbosch University
2012.01 - 2014.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Sciences
Stellenbosch University
2008.01 - 2010.01