Jana Lekscha

Jana Lekscha has been a research assistant at the Chair of Information Systems, especially AI Engineering at the Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg since December 2023. She previously completed her Bachelor's and Master's degree in International Business Studies at the University of Paderborn. Ms. Lekscha gained practical experience at Diebold Nixdorf and OPTANO GmbH as a working student in project management and later also in HR management. Her practical experience also includes an internship at BMW AG in Munich in the HR department, in particular Compensation and Benefits.

In her role as an employee in the project "Development of strategies and tools for cross-media reporting, detection and treatment of cyberbullying and hate messages in investigative and law enforcement agencies" (CYLENCE), Ms. Lekscha is working in the consortium to develop concepts for the implementation of innovative solutions to detect, report and treat cyberbullying and hate messages more effectively. To this end, strategies and tools are being planned to enable the collection and analysis of public data by ESBs (operational and service units) using artificial intelligence (AI) on the one hand and to support the reporting of cyber abuse through innovative channels for the population on the other.

Jana Lekscha’s research interests lie in the area of professional identity and the impact of artificial intelligence on its development. She places particular emphasis on knowledge work, especially on individuals who began their education and career in the context of AI technologies. She examines how professional self-concepts, competency profiles, and identity formation are changing in a work environment increasingly shaped by AI.
Beyond this professional context, she is interested in how digital technologies also shape other areas of life. Driven by her personal interest in fitness, she explores digital fitness technologies and the role of modern technologies in promoting physical fitness and well-being. She investigates how digital innovations influence the behavior and adaptability of individuals and organizations in the fields of sports and health.
In addition, she explores the potential of decentralized social media as an alternative to traditional platforms, with the aim of giving users more control over their data and interactions. Her research focuses on issues of data sovereignty, trustworthy communication, and the creation of safe digital spaces.
 

In teaching, Jana Lekscha supports the Bachelor's course "International IT Project Management" and in the Master program the seminar "Digital Life", as well as a research project that takes place every semester.

Brünker, F., Hofeditz L., Lekscha, J. (2025). How Social Cues Influence the Perception of AI-based Conversational Agents in Digital Work towards AI Identity and Trust. Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Moreton Bay, Australia.

Lekscha, J., Mirbabaie, M. (2025). Push Play to Stay Fit: Motivation in the Age of Digital Fitness. Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Moreton Bay (ACIS), Australia.

Lekscha, J. (2025). Exploring the Role of AI Chatbots in Reducing Cart Abandonment. Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Moreton Bay (ACIS), Australia.

Lekscha, J., & Mirbabaie, M. (2025). How to analyze cyberbullying on social media platforms: A systematic literature review in information systems. Journal of Interactive Media (i-com), 24 (2), 385–405. 

Lekscha, J., Rieskamp, J., & Mirbabaie, M. (2024). Analysing the Reach of Debunking Posts on Twitter. Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Canberra (ACIS), Australia.

Lekscha, J., Marx, J., & Mirbabaie, M. (2024). Combatting Misinformation in Decentralised Social Media: Understanding User Engagement and Incentives. Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Canberra, Australia.