Catarina Duff Burnay

Catarina Duff Burnay is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Catholic University of Portugal, with dual research affiliations at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC) and Center for Studies of Portuguese-Speaking Peoples and Cultures (CEPCEP). Her work bridges journalism, digital transformation, and pandemic communication, with a focus on media representation, audience studies, and cultural production. Holding a PhD, she contributes to television series analysis, content analysis, and social network dynamics.

• Academic Appointments: Associate Professor (Faculty of Human Sciences, Catholic University of Portugal)
• Research Centers: CECC, CEPCEP

Her 2024-2023 publications highlight intersections between AI-driven media, women in audiovisual industries, and pandemic-era journalism. Key projects include Stories in Pandemic (2021-2022) and Youth, Faith and Future (2022-2023). She actively participates in conferences and policy discussions, notably chairing sessions on pandemic communication (2022).