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Bart Hazes is a structural biologist whose research has made meaningful contributions to the technical infrastructure of protein crystallography, particularly in the realm of crystallization methodology and laboratory automation. His work has focused on developing innovative, cost-effective approaches to protein crystallization — a critical bottleneck in determining the three-dimensional structures of proteins. Hazes designed a nanovolume crystallization robot capable of generating custom crystallization screens on-the-fly (2005, 15 citations), addressing the longstanding challenge of moving efficiently from initial screening to condition optimization. He also introduced a modified vapor-diffusion protocol leveraging common dehydrating agents (2005, 11 citations) and championed resource-conscious crystallization strategies that minimize protein consumption without requiring expensive robotics (2003, 6 citations). His work on combinatorial dispensing further streamlined the creation of complex reagent screens, reducing time and material waste in structural biology workflows. Together, these contributions reflect a consistent drive to democratize and accelerate structural biology methods, making high-quality crystallization more accessible to researchers with limited resources. While his citation counts are modest, his innovations address practical, daily challenges faced by crystallographers worldwide.