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Ernst Peter Fischer
Fischer in 2009
Born (1947-01-18) 18 January 1947 (age 77)
NationalityGerman
Occupation(s)Historian of science and science publicist

Ernst Peter Fischer (born 18 January 1947) is a German Historian of Science and 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 the publisher of the Mannheimer Forum.[1] This position was previously held by Hoimar von Ditfurth.

During his free time, Fischer engaged in scientific journalism, as well as spending time as a mentor. He worked as a publisher for the Stiftung Forum für Verantwortung.[2]

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][2]

Published works

References

  1. ^ "Prof. Dr. Ernst Peter Fischer Wissenschaftshistoriker, Bestseller-Autor". www.econ-referenten.de.
  2. ^ "Ernst Peter Fischer". Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  3. ^ "Preisträger Naturwiss. Publizistik nach Jahren". July 13, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13.
  4. ^ "Akademie: Auszeichnungen für Wissenschaftler". University of Göttingen. December 2004. p. 15.

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