Ernst Peter Fischer

Ernst Peter Fischer

Ernst Peter Fischer (born 18 January 1947, in Wuppertal) is a German historian of science, and a science publicist.

Life and Work

Ernst Peter Fischer studied mathematics, physics and biology and graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 1977. In 1987 he qualified as a university lecturer in the history of science, and taught as a professor at the University of Konstanz. Between 1989 and 1999 he was publisher of the Mannheimer Forum This position was previously held by Hoimar von Ditfurth.

During his free days, Fischer also engaged in scientific journalism, as well as spending time as a mentor. He worked as a publisher for the Stiftung Forum für Verantwortung.

As a science publisher, Fisher wrote articles for several newspapers. Among them were GEO, Bild der Wissenschaft, Die Weltwoche and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Awards

Fischer's published work has received multiple awards.[1]

Published works

References

  1. Biografie bei Econ Referentenagentur

External links

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