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Thomas V. Fischer new Head of the Center of Management Research

Dr.-Ing. Thomas V. Fischer takes over the management of the Center of Management Research at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF). Thomas Fischer completed his doctorate in 2000 on cooperative innovation management in the textile value chain. His research work was funded by the DITF with an EU scholarship. He then worked as a research assistant at the Center of Management and was appointed deputy head in 2017.
Dr.-Ing. Thomas V. Fischer © 2024 DITF
Dr.-Ing. Thomas V. Fischer © 2024 DITF


His research focuses on innovation management, innovation methodology, knowledge-based systems, digitalization, Industry 4.0, sustainability and the circular economy. The trained mediator has conceptualized and carried out numerous national and European research projects. Since June 2024, he has been coordinating the EU project BioFibreLoop with 13 partners from nine countries with funding of 6.8 million euros.

“With Thomas Fischer, the course for the further development of the Center of Management Research has been set in the best possible way. We look forward to continuing our collaboration,” said Professor Dr. Michael R. Buchmeiser, Chairman of the DITF Executive Board.

Thomas Fischer succeeds Professor Dr. Meike Tilebein, who headed the Center of Management Research for 13 years. In this role, she bridged the gap between university and application-oriented research for the digital and green transformation of the textile industry.

Meike Tilebein is leaving the DITF at her own request to work on new interdisciplinary research areas at the University of Stuttgart, where she heads the Institute for Diversity Studies in Engineering.

“We regret Professor Tilebein's decision, but we look forward to continuing the proven cooperation in research and teaching in a new constellation,” stated DITF Executive Board member Peter Steiger.

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Meike Tilebein © 2024 DITF
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Meike Tilebein © 2024 DITF



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