Dr. Catalina Goanta

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catalina Goanta is an Associate Professor of Private Law at Utrecht University, where she is also the Principal Investigator for the ERC Starting Grant HUMANads. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the impact of content monetization and reinterpreting private law in the context of platform governance. She has previously held the position of Assistant Professor at Maastricht University. Catalina has conducted research on internet governance and content monetization for over a decade, exploring themes such as influencer marketing and the economic dimensions of online content. She employs doctrinal legal methods to critically evaluate and propose desirable regulatory frameworks surrounding online harms, including issues of content moderation, platform discretion, and misleading advertising. Catalina has supervised and collaborated with numerous talented researchers during her academic career, including former PhD candidates from Utrecht University and other institutions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology