Bernard Frischer

Bernard Frischer is an accomplished academic and entrepreneur, currently serving as the President and Founder of Flyover Zone, a company specializing in virtual tourism and digital heritage experiences. He has a rich background in academia, holding a professorship in the Department of Informatics at Indiana University since 2013, and he has previously held various prestigious positions, including Director of the Virtual World Heritage Laboratory at Indiana University and the UCLA Cultural Virtual Reality Lab.

Frischer's work primarily focuses on the intersection of technology and cultural heritage, evident in his founding roles in several academic journals related to digital heritage. He has also been involved in significant projects aimed at preserving and presenting historical sites through digital means. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Classical Philology from the Universität Heidelberg, and he has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome.

At Flyover Zone, Frischer leads initiatives that leverage advanced technologies to create immersive experiences of historical and cultural sites, enhancing public engagement with heritage through innovative digital solutions.12