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Gerhard Fischer publication distribution in Computer Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Computer Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gerhard Fischer sits on this spectrum.

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32 publications 991+

This scientist: 281 publications — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 991 publications or more.

Gerhard Fischer D-index placement in Computer Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Computer Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gerhard Fischer sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 79 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 131 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Computer Science in Germany Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Computer Science in Germany Leader Award
  • 2009 - ACM Fellow For contributions to human computer interaction and computer-mediated lifelong learning.

Overview

Gerhard Fischer is affiliated with the University of Bremen in Germany. Their research focuses primarily on fields within computer science and social sciences, with a particular emphasis on areas such as artificial intelligence, software, information systems, computer science applications, and education.

The main topics of their work include:

  • Spreadsheets and End-User Computing
  • Educational Leadership and Innovation
  • Digital Education and Society
  • Teaching and Learning Programming
  • Educational Games and Gamification
  • AI-based Problem Solving and Planning
  • Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)

Gerhard Fischer has contributed to the following recent papers:

  • Rethinking and reinventing learning, education and collaboration in the digital age-from creating technologies to transforming cultures, 2020, International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
  • The challenge for the digital age: making learning a part of life, 2022, International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
  • A Research Framework Focused on AI and Humans instead of AI versus Humans, 2023, Interaction design & architecture(s)/ID&A Interaction design & architecture(s)

The frequent co-authors collaborating with Gerhard Fischer include:

  • Johan Lundin
  • J. Ola Lindberg
  • Marie Utterberg Modén
  • Tiina Leino Lindell
  • Fabio Paternò

The usual publication venues for their research are:

  • International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
  • Interaction design & architecture(s)/ID&A Interaction design & architecture(s)

Gerhard Fischer's work spans 17 publications in computer science and 3 in social sciences, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to their research.

In recognition of professional achievements, Gerhard Fischer was awarded the ACM Fellow designation in 2009 for contributions to human-computer interaction and computer-mediated lifelong learning.

Best Publications

  • Rasch models: foundations, recent developments and applications

    Gerhard H. Fischer;Ivo W. Molenaar

  • User Modeling in Human–Computer Interaction

    Gerhard Fischer

  • Making argumentation serve design

    Gerhard Fischer;Andreas C. Lemke;Raymond McCall;Anders I. Morch

  • The linear logistic test model as an instrument in educational research

    Gerhard H. Fischer

  • Meta-design: a manifesto for end-user development

    G. Fischer;E. Giaccardi;Y. Ye;A. G. Sutcliffe

  • Transcending the individual human mind—creating shared understanding through collaborative design

    Ernesto Arias;Hal Eden;Gerhard Fischer;Andrew Gorman

  • Meta-Design: A Framework for the Future of End-User Development

    Gerhard Fischer;Elisa Giaccardi

  • Beyond binary choices: integrating individual and social creativity

    Gerhard Fischer;Elisa Giaccardi;Hal Eden;Masanori Sugimoto

  • Knowledge management: problems, promises, realities, and challenges

    G. Fischer;J. Otswald

  • Communities of Interest: Learning through the Interaction of Multiple Knowledge Systems

    Gerhard Fischer

  • Lifelong learning—more than training

    Gerhard Fischer

  • Socio-technical environments supporting people with cognitive disabilities using public transportation

    Stefan Carmien;Melissa Dawe;Gerhard Fischer;Andrew Gorman

  • Supporting reuse by delivering task-relevant and personalized information

    Yunwen Ye;Gerhard Fischer

  • Meta-design: design for designers

    Gerhard Fischer;Eric Scharff

  • Domain-oriented design environments

    Gerhard Fischer

  • Creativity support tools: Report from a U.S. National Science Foundation sponsored workshop

    Ben Shneiderman;Gerhard Fischer;Mary Czerwinski;Mitchel Resnick

  • Embedding critics in design environments

    Gerhard Fischer;Kumiyo Nakakoji;Jonathan Ostwald;Gerry Stahl

  • Derivations of the Rasch Model

    Gerhard H. Fischer

  • JANUS: integrating hypertext with a knowledge-based design environment

    G. Fischer;R. McCall;A. Morch

  • Understanding, fostering, and supporting cultures of participation

    Gerhard Fischer

  • The role of critiquing in cooperative problem solving

    Gerhard Fischer;Andreas C. Lemke;Thomas Mastaglio;Andres I. Morch

Frequent Co-Authors

Stefan Mulitza
Stefan Mulitza University of Bremen
Jürgen Pätzold
Jürgen Pätzold University of Bremen
Peter J Müller
Peter J Müller University of Bremen
Oscar E Romero
Oscar E Romero University of Bremen
Jan-Berend W Stuut
Jan-Berend W Stuut Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Reiner Schlitzer
Reiner Schlitzer Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Ralph R Schneider
Ralph R Schneider Kiel University
Torsten Bickert
Torsten Bickert University of Bremen
Wolfgang H Berger
Wolfgang H Berger Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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