A Conversation with Our New Associate Editor Prof. Elie Paillard

Energy Materials (EM) editorial team had the honor of interviewing Prof. Elie Paillard, a newly appointed Associate Editor of the journal and Professor in the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy. His appointment reflects his strong recognition of the journal's academic quality and its growing reputation within the international academic community. Before his current role, Prof. Paillard served as Guest Editor for the EM Special Issue "Electrolytes and Interlayers for Next-Generation Batteries". In the interview, he shared his perspectives on submission selection criteria, highlighted the crucial roles of electrolytes and interlayers in battery technology, and offered insights into industries poised to benefit from battery advancements. This dialogue aims to foster closer engagement between the Editorial Board and Prof. Paillard, while also providing readers with a clearer understanding of his research vision, editorial philosophy, and broader scientific outlook.

Watch the following video for expert insights from Prof. Elie Paillard:

Interview Questions:
1. Could you introduce yourself and outline the main research work of your group?
2. As a newly appointed Associate Editor of Energy Materials, what are your expectations for the journal, and what criteria do you apply when evaluating manuscripts?
3. You previously served as Guest Editor for the Special Issue "Electrolytes and Interlayers for Next-Generation Batteries" in Energy Materials. Could you explain the importance of electrolytes and interlayers in batteries?
4. What industries do you think will benefit most from rapid developments in the battery field, and which types of batteries do you consider to offer the greatest advantages?
5. How do you balance your research work with your personal life?

About the Interviewee:

Editor: Jenna Wen
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Energy Materials