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Helmholtz President Martin Keller visits HZB – virtual lab tour reaching Jena

17.03.2026 1 min read

Martin Keller participates in a virtual laboratory tour, engaging in discussions about research activities and innovative technologies presented by scientists at HIPOLE Jena.
Image: Maria Haupt

Prof. Dr. Martin Keller, the new President of the Helmholtz Association, gained further insight into the research at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) on Monday as part of the Center Tour. This time, the visit took place at the Wannsee site. During the tour, HIPOLE Jena introduced its work as part of HZB. The live session connected the Wannsee site in Berlin with the laboratories in Jena.

On site in Berlin, Dr. Martin Hager and Maria Haupt joined the exchange and took the opportunity to personally invite President Keller to visit Jena.

The discussion focused on the future potential of redox flow batteries and other innovative energy storage solutions, with contributions from Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert, Prof. Dr. Bernd Rech, and Prof. Dr. Martin Keller. The exchange highlighted their relevance in addressing current energy and climate challenges in Germany.

Martin Keller was accompanied by Dr. Egbert Jolie (Chief Research Manager Helmholtz Energy), Dr. Ilja Bohnet (Chief Research Manager Helmholtz Matter), Dr. Christine Mieck (Chief Research Manager Helmholtz Information), and Margaret Melter (Social Media Manager).

We would like to thank everyone involved for the open and constructive exchange and would be delighted to welcome President Keller to Jena in person.

Dr. Martin Hager presents a virtual laboratory tour at HIPOLE Jena, showcasing research facilities and live laboratory demonstrations to attendees during an interactive digital event.
Screenshot of a virtual laboratory tour at HIPOLE Jena featuring live presentations from different laboratory areas and a video conference with participants and institute representatives.
HIPOLE Jena roll-up banner displayed alongside research samples, electrochemical cell components, brochures, and informational materials at an exhibition or outreach event.
Dr. Stefan Zechel, member of HIPOLE Jena, presenting laboratory equipment during a visual lab tour.
Behind-the-scenes view of a virtual laboratory tour at HIPOLE Jena, showing the technical setup used to livestream research facilities and laboratory demonstrations to remote participants.
Image: Maria Haupt
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