US-based scientist Martin Keller elected President of the Helmholtz Association (Germany)

The Helmholtz Association appoints "internationally respected US-based scientist Martin Keller" as its new president, following an unanimous vote by the Assembly of Members and the Helmholtz Senate, says the German association on 30/10/2024.

He will take his new position on 01/11/2025. The current president, Otmar D. Wiestler, took office in 2015 and will step down next year after two terms.

“Being offered this position is a tremendous honor and at the same time a significant challenge that I am eager to take on. In all my previous professional roles, my main focus has always been on making the largest possible contribution to society through research", says Martin Keller.

Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s Federal Minister of Education and Research, declares: “I am very pleased that Martin Keller, an internationally respected researcher and highly successful research manager has been secured as the next president of the Helmholtz Association.”

"As the director of one of the leading national labs in the US, Martin Keller will not only bring excellent international networks but also set…