Kathrin Fischer

Prof. Dr. Kathrin Fischer is a Professor and Head of the Institute for Quantitative Business Research and Business Informatics at the Technische Universität Hamburg. Her work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in logistics, decision theory, and higher education didactics.

• Current research focuses on quantitative modeling of business problems, optimization in logistics, and educational methodologies.
• Key contributions include competitive location planning models, inventory relocation strategies for humanitarian operations, and slot allocation systems for maritime shipping.

Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary trends across

• Location-Routing Problems
• Humanitarian Logistics (disaster response inventory)
• Liner Shipping Revenue Management
• Decision-Theoretic Risk Modeling

Her methodological approach combines neural networks, mathematical programming, and empirical studies in business education.