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Ingmar H. Riedel-Kruse is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of life science education, bioengineering, and interactive technology, whose work has fundamentally reimagined how students and researchers engage with biological systems. His research centers on developing accessible, hands-on tools that bridge engineering and the life sciences, with a particular emphasis on democratizing laboratory automation and STEM education. Riedel-Kruse is perhaps best known for his development of affordable liquid-handling Lego robots, which bring biotechnology automation within reach of classrooms and early-stage researchers — work that has garnered over 70 citations across multiple studies. His innovative "biotic games" concept, which places living microorganisms at the heart of interactive game design challenges, has proven especially effective at sparking student curiosity in life sciences, accumulating 55 citations since 2015. More recently, he has pioneered cloud-based biology laboratories and interactive programming paradigms that enable real-time remote experimentation with living matter, expanding access to authentic scientific inquiry. His curriculum integrating computational thinking with wet lab experiments reached middle school students, demonstrating a commitment to early scientific engagement. Across his body of work, Riedel-Kruse has consistently transformed complex biological research tools into compelling educational experiences.