Ina Fichtner

Ina Fichtner is a Professor at the Faculty of Digital Transformation of University of Applied Sciences HTWK Leipzig since 2022. Previously, she led the MINT department at the Institute for Applied Training Science (IAT) in Leipzig for 13 years (2009–2022), focusing on integrating mathematics, informatics, and natural sciences into sports research. Her work bridges computer science, biomechanics, and sports informatics, with extensive projects on athlete movement analysis, data systems (IDA), and digital tools for elite sports.

• PhD in Computer Science (2007) from TU Dresden and Leipzig University
• Diplom in Mathematics and Computer Science (2002) from Jena, Dresden, and Sheffield

Her research spans data science, sports technology, and applied informatics, particularly in ski jumping, dive analysis, and athlete biomechanics. She has co-authored numerous publications in theoretical computer science and applied sports informatics, including studies on 3D body scanning, inertial sensors, and force-velocity profiling. She served as Alumni Representative and Treasurer of the Friends' Association at HTWK Leipzig, with memberships in German Mathematical Society and German Sports Science Association.