Werner Fischer Explained

Werner Fischer (born November 7, 1939) is a German academic, professor and engineer. Between 1980 and 1990 he served as vice-president and between 1990 and 2005 as the president of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HAK). In 2005, Fischer has been a recipient of the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He is the father of the politicians Axel Fischer and Lutz Fischer.

Early life and education

Fischer was born in Epfenbach, Baden-Württemberg, Nazi Germany (presently Germany). He completed his Abitur at Wilhelmi-Gymnasium in Sinsheim and then studied mechanical engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Fischer resides in Stutensee.

Prize recipient of the International Society of Engineering Pedagogics (1992)
Honorary Gold Medal of the Community Day of Baden-Württemberg (1994)
Honorary Doctorate of Georgian Technical University (1997)
Honorary Doctorate of Nottingham Trent University (1998)
Golden Badge of Honor of the International Society of Engineering Pedagogics (2003)
Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2003)
Honorary Curator of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (2005)
Cross of Merit of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (2005)
Medal of Honor of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (2019)

http://www.hs-karlsruhe.de/servlet/PB/menu/1007254_pcont_l1/content.html (German!)
Website about Re-Election as President in 2002 on web.archive.org