Dr. Ottorino Veneri Appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Supercapacitors” in Batteries

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ottorino Veneri as the new Section Editor-in-Chief of Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105).

Name: Dr. Ottorino Veneri
Affiliation: Institute of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (STEMS), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Naples, Italy
Interests: electric vehicle; smart grid; sustainable mobility; power converters; storage systems

Dr. Ottorino Veneri graduated in electrical engineering from the University of Naples “Federico II” in 1996. From the same university in March 2000, he was awarded his Ph.D. in electrical engineering. From 1999 to 2001 he received a research grant provided by the Department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Naples “Federico II”. Since 2002 he has worked with the National Research Council (CNR) of Italy in Naples, initially as a Researcher, then as a Senior Researcher, and finally as a Research Director. At the same time, he has become a Full Professor at the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO. His main fields of interest are electric drives for transportation systems, electric energy converters, electric energy storage systems, power sources with hydrogen fuel cells, and hybrid propulsion architecture.

He is the co-author and editor of two books published by Springer, two chapters of books, and more than one hundred papers published in international journals and the proceedings of conferences. He is a subject editor and reviewer of various scientific international journals that publish material in the area of energy and power conversion. He is also a technical reviewer of Italian research and development projects.

He has served as a Collection Editor for the following Topical Collection in Batteries “Advances in Battery Energy Storage and Applications”. Submissions are welcomed.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Ottorino Veneri, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views of the research area and open access publishing:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take the role as its Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Supercapacitors” Section?

Nowadays, the development of alternative energy sources and storage technologies represents a great opportunity for the reduction of fossil fuel dependency, in particular in the sectors of renewable sources and sustainable transportation. The journal Batteries, published by MDPI, is well known in the scientific community for its commitment to high-quality, open access, and peer-reviewed research in the field of energy storage. The opportunity to lead a Section that reports cutting-edge findings in rapid evolution and brings together researchers from all around the world appeared incredibly appealing to me.

2. What is your vision for the journal and Section?

My vision for Batteries is to attract innovative research and support interdisciplinary collaboration from all around the world through the rapid and clear dissemination of scientific methodologies and results. In this way, I aim to increase the number of submissions and, as a consequence, the number of downloads and readers from academia and industry.

3. What does the future of this field of research look like?

The field of research on energy storage and energy transition has been exceptionally promising in recent years. In particular, supercapacitors represent a bridge between traditional capacitors and batteries, and for this reason, they have gained significant attention from the scientific community, thanks to their exceptional power density and rapid charge-discharge capabilities, showing great ability to support future technological advancements, specifically in the sectors of renewable sources and sustainable transportation. From this perspective, innovations in materials, electrochemistry, energy management, manufacturing, and hybridization will drive the next engineering solutions to be more efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly.

4. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?

Open access represents a transformative advancement in the academic publishing field. In fact, this is a means to democratize knowledge, because it makes research accessible to a broader audience, including scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, and the public. This increased accessibility accelerates the dissemination of scientific discoveries and promotes greater collaboration across disciplines. It aligns with the principles of transparency, inclusivity, and the widespread sharing of knowledge, which are essential for the progress of science and society.

We wish Dr. Ottorino Veneri every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.