Björn Fisseler

Björn Fisseler serves as a Research Associate in Specialized Media Didactics within the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Psychology at FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany's national distance learning university. His position bridges academic research with institutional leadership in digital accessibility and inclusive education.

Dr. Fisseler's research focuses on digital accessibility, universal design for learning, and inclusive educational technology, with particular emphasis on creating accessible learning environments for students with disabilities. His work examines the intersection of technology, disability, and education across multiple dimensions including institutional policies, faculty development, and practical implementation strategies. He has developed frameworks for understanding accessibility challenges in higher education and has contributed significantly to understanding how digital transformation can either enhance or hinder inclusion.

His publication portfolio shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated analyses of digital accessibility, with recent work exploring the implications of artificial intelligence for inclusive education. The breadth of his research spans theoretical frameworks, empirical studies using methodologies like Q-method, and practical implementation guides for educators.

Dr. Fisseler has received recognition through a Google Scholar h-index of 9 and i10-index of 8, reflecting the impact of his work in the field of digital accessibility and inclusive education. His research has been cited across multiple disciplines including education, psychology, rehabilitation technology, and library science.

He actively contributes to academic discourse through numerous keynote addresses, invited lectures, and conference presentations at major international venues including CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, EDULEARN, and University:Future Festival. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation, as evidenced by his involvement in developing institutional guidelines like the "Leitfaden zur Digitalen Barrierefreiheit" (Guideline for Digital Accessibility).