Werner Fischer

PhD
Werner Fischer
Born
Werner Fischer

(1939-11-07)7 November 1939
Epfenbach, Gau Baden, Germany
Died5 November 2025 (age 85)
Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Alma materKarlsruhe Institute of Technology
OccupationsAcademic, engineer
EmployerKarlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
ChildrenAxel Fischer, Lutz Fischer
AwardsCross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Werner Fischer (7 November 1939 – 5 November 2025) was a German academic 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 was a recipient of the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. He was the father of the politicians Axel Fischer and Lutz Fischer.