WELCOME PROFESSOR STEFAN FISCHER TO UIT
University of Information Technology (UIT) – VNU-HCM warmly welcomes Professor Stefan Fischer, a leading expert in distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and technology transfer, to join us as a visiting professor.
Professor Stefan Fischer is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Lübeck (Germany) and Director of the Institute of Telematics – a renowned research center in computer networks and distributed systems. He has authored and co-authored 35 books/book chapters and 228 scientific publications, making significant contributions to the global research community.
Beyond academia, he served as Vice President for Knowledge and Technology Transfer at the University of Lübeck (2016–2024), where he played a key role in connecting academia with industry and government, and promoting the commercialization of research outcomes.
His research focuses on distributed systems, IoT, distributed AI, smart cities, and smart healthcare applications. He is also an experienced expert in quality assurance in higher education across Europe.
During his visit (May 9–16, 2026), Professor Fischer will engage in teaching, research, and collaboration activities at UIT, contributing to the development of digital technologies and strengthening international partnerships.
This visit is part of the VNU-HCM Visiting Professorship Program (2025–2030), aiming to connect global scholars and foster innovation, research, and academic excellence.
UIT believes that his presence will inspire students and faculty, opening new opportunities for learning and global engagement.
