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Sophie Lecheler is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on media framing, political communication, disinformation, and immersive journalism. She leads major projects like the Vienna Doctoral College on Digital Humanism and the TACo project on automated content moderation. Lecheler has over 96 publications since 2010, with recent work addressing digital journalism ethics, audience engagement in immersive media, and the societal impact of AI-driven content moderation.
Her academic contributions span cross-national studies on political campaigns, the role of emotions in news consumption, and the challenges of misinformation in digital ecosystems. Lecheler actively engages in public discourse through media commentary on quality journalism and science communication. She collaborates internationally, with research collaborations across Europe and beyond.
- Education: Not explicitly stated in text.
- Key Projects: Vienna Doctoral College on Digital Humanism (2024-2029), TACo (2021-2025), Emotions in Political Journalism (ongoing).
- Awards: None explicitly mentioned.
Lecheler’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting quality education (SDG 4) and responsible consumption (SDG 12) through media literacy initiatives. Her research bridges theoretical insights with practical solutions for modern media challenges.
