A Deep Conversation with Newly Appointed Associate Editor Prof. Federico Bella
On April 25, 2024, the Energy Materials (EM) editorial team had the privilege of interviewing Prof. Federico Bella (Torino, 1987), a newly appointed Associate Editor of the journal and Full Professor of Chemistry at Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy. Within the Electrochemistry Group, he spearheads research endeavors focused on post-Li batteries, electrochemical nitrogen reduction, and hybrid photovoltaics. He joined the EM editorial team in 2024 in recognition of the journal's academic quality, growing international influence, and alignment with his research vision.
To introduce Prof. Bella to the EM community and deepen mutual understanding, the interview covered a broad range of topics, including his scientific research, journal responsibilities, insights into potassium-ion batteries, work-life balance, and personal interests, providing a holistic view of his contributions and perspectives.
Watch the following video for expert insights from Prof. Federico Bella:
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 will guide your manuscript selection decisions?
3. You previously served as Guest Editor for a Special Issue on potassium-ion batteries in Energy Materials. Could you discuss the main advantages of potassium-ion batteries in the current battery field?
4. In your view, what are the key bottlenecks and prospects for the industrialization of potassium-ion batteries?
5. Apart from research activities, could you share some of your personal interests or hobbies?
About the Interviewee:
Prof. Federico Bella is Full Professor of Chemistry at Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy. He leads research on post-Li batteries, electrochemical nitrogen reduction, and hybrid photovoltaics. He has received several prestigious honors including the ENI Award, the Roberto Piontelli Award, and the Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN) Prize. He has published over 100 international papers and leads the European Research Council (ERC) project SuN2rise on sustainable ammonia production. In addition to his research activities, Prof. Bella serves on the Editorial Boards of leading journals such as ChemSusChem and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and actively contributes to the global scientific community through peer review and editorial service.
Editor: Dasia Luo
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Energy Materials
