Cecilia Rikap

Cecilia Rikap is a researcher at City, University of London’s School of Health & Psychological Sciences. Her work critically examines the political economy of technology, focusing on digital intellectual monopolies, knowledge predation, and the commodification of higher education.

Research Interests

• Digital Capitalism
• University Autonomy
• Biomedical Research Agendas
• Corporate Innovation Systems
• Science Policy
• Latin American Studies

Recent Publications

Her 15 most recent articles (2021–2023) analyze the rise of tech giants like Amazon and Google as intellectual monopolies, Argentina’s academic dependency, and the interplay between public and private science. Key themes include data-driven accumulation, corporate financialization, and the erosion of university autonomy.

Collaborations & Funding

She collaborates with scholars across institutions and has received funding from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Her work bridges critical theory with empirical analysis of innovation networks and policy frameworks.