M.Sc. Lena Ihle
I have eight years of experience in user experience design and human-machine interaction. In addition, I have two years of professional experience in business analysis and requirements management. I have successfully completed 23 projects in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams, always with a focus on user-centred development and innovative technologies.
Research interests
- Diary research
- Effects of generative AI on humans
- User behaviour and experience in vehicles (gesture, voice and touch control)
- (Partially) automated driving
- Virtual reality & head-mounted displays
- Human-centred product development, usability and interaction design
CV
Professional experience:
- Since 2022: Capgemini Germany in Erfurt – Lead Business Analyst and User Experience Designer in the automotive and public sectors
- 2019–2020: VW Wolfsburg – Bachelor's student and intern in human-machine interaction
- 2018: Bertrandt Ingolstadt – Internship in user experience and human-machine interaction
- 2017–2021: Chemnitz University of Technology – Four different student assistant positions in human factors, usability and traffic psychology under Prof. Krems and in the SFB ‘Hybrid Societies’ under Prof. Jahn
Education:
- since 2025: External doctoral programme at the Chair of Predictive Behavioural Analysis at Chemnitz University of Technology
- 2022: M.Sc. Human Factors at Chemnitz University of Technology
- 2020: B.Sc. Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology
