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Dr. Catalina Goanta is an Associate Professor in Private Law and Technology at Utrecht University's School of Law, where she is affiliated with the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law. She serves as Principal Investigator for the ERC Starting Grant HUMANads (2022-2027), which examines content monetization on social media and reinterprets private law fairness within platform governance contexts. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University (2016-2021) and held fellowships at Harvard University and the University of St. Gallen.
Her research centers on two main themes: content/web monetization and social media governance, and digital monitoring tools for consumer protection. Goanta employs doctrinal legal methods to critically analyze regulatory frameworks surrounding online harms, including content moderation, platform discretion, and misleading advertising. She collaborates with experts in Natural Language Processing and Privacy and Security to develop enforcement tools for public institutions.
Goanta's scholarly work reveals a strong focus on the intersection of law, technology, and digital governance, with particular emphasis on influencer marketing regulation, platform accountability, and consumer protection in digital spaces. Her recent publications demonstrate growing attention to the Digital Services Act implementation, cross-border regulatory challenges, and the legal status of content creators within digital marketplaces.
Scientific Awards:
- ERC Starting Grant (HUMANads)
As a dedicated educator, Goanta teaches courses including EU Digital Innovation and Regulation and Regulating Big Tech. She has supervised numerous PhD students including Margje Camps, Jacob van de Kerkhof, Haoyang Gui, and others who have completed or are working on research related to digital governance, influencer marketing, and platform regulation. She also serves on editorial boards including the Journal of Law, Market & Innovation and is a member of Consumer Lab, contributing to the development of research agendas at the intersection of law, technology, and consumer protection.
