Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Helmar Frank (19/02/1933 - 15/12/2013 in Paderborn) worked at Paderborn University and its predecessor institutions for over thirty years. Among other things, he worked on cybernetic pedagogy, language cybernetics using the example of the planned language Esperanto and human cybernetics.

Information about Frank's life and his scientific achievements: Peckhaus, Volker [ed:] In Memoriam Helmar Frank: [Memorial service for Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Helmar Frank; Friday 25 April 2014 Paderborn University]. 2014 (Paderborn University Speeches; 133)