Burkhard Schroeter

Burkhard Schroeter is a senior researcher in the Department of Biology Education at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel, Germany. Since 2013, he has served as Head of the National Biology Olympiad and German Delegation Head at both the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) and the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES). His work focuses on developing competition tasks, talent promotion in science education, and educational assessment frameworks.

• Doctorate in Botany (1991) and Habilitation in Botany (1998) from Kiel University
• Second State Examination in Biology and Chemistry (2004)
• Member of the Executive Board (Officer for Science and Assessment since 2020)

His research spans biology education, science communication, and competency-based assessment. Recent publications include Olympiad task development analysis and competition design frameworks. He leads initiatives like the komdif research program and alles»könner Hamburg school program.

Notable roles include:

• IBO Theoretical & Practical Task Designer
• EOES National Coordination
• Scientific Assessment Leadership