2026 Gerhard Fischer: Computer Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Computer Science	79	1150	1113	610	587	281	22846

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

1251
Citations
User Modeling in Human–Computer Interaction

Gerhard Fischer

1235
Citations
Making argumentation serve design

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

1070
Citations
The linear logistic test model as an instrument in educational research

Gerhard H. Fischer

994
Citations
Meta-design: a manifesto for end-user development

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

788
Citations
Transcending the individual human mind—creating shared understanding through collaborative design

Ernesto Arias;Hal Eden;Gerhard Fischer;Andrew Gorman

745
Citations
Meta-Design: A Framework for the Future of End-User Development

Gerhard Fischer;Elisa Giaccardi

575
Citations
Beyond binary choices: integrating individual and social creativity

Gerhard Fischer;Elisa Giaccardi;Hal Eden;Masanori Sugimoto

521
Citations
Knowledge management: problems, promises, realities, and challenges

G. Fischer;J. Otswald

484
Citations
Communities of Interest: Learning through the Interaction of Multiple Knowledge Systems

Gerhard Fischer

456
Citations
Lifelong learning—more than training

Gerhard Fischer

422
Citations
Socio-technical environments supporting people with cognitive disabilities using public transportation

Stefan Carmien;Melissa Dawe;Gerhard Fischer;Andrew Gorman

414
Citations
Supporting reuse by delivering task-relevant and personalized information

Yunwen Ye;Gerhard Fischer

347
Citations
Meta-design: design for designers

Gerhard Fischer;Eric Scharff

336
Citations
Domain-oriented design environments

Gerhard Fischer

315
Citations
Creativity support tools: Report from a U.S. National Science Foundation sponsored workshop

Ben Shneiderman;Gerhard Fischer;Mary Czerwinski;Mitchel Resnick

312
Citations
Embedding critics in design environments

Gerhard Fischer;Kumiyo Nakakoji;Jonathan Ostwald;Gerry Stahl

275
Citations
Derivations of the Rasch Model

Gerhard H. Fischer

273
Citations
JANUS: integrating hypertext with a knowledge-based design environment

G. Fischer;R. McCall;A. Morch

268
Citations
Understanding, fostering, and supporting cultures of participation

Gerhard Fischer

262
Citations
The role of critiquing in cooperative problem solving

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

261
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Gerold Wefer Marum

Stefan Mulitza University of Bremen

Jürgen Pätzold University of Bremen

Peter J Müller University of Bremen

Oscar E Romero University of Bremen

Jan-Berend W Stuut Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Reiner Schlitzer Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research

Ralph R Schneider Kiel University

Torsten Bickert University of Bremen

Wolfgang H Berger Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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