Interview Questions:

1. Please give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers.

I am a professor at Aalborg University, Department of Energy Technology working with power electronics, which is a key technology for converting electrical energy. The applications are, e.g., renewables through power generation, power systems, industrial applications, household, and also all kinds of transportation, which is now becoming electrified.

2. What attracted you to scientific editing? Additionally, could you please share the experience of your first editorial position?

My long track record in research enables me to have a good overview of the disciplines, and thus, I can contribute in an efficient manner. My first editorial task was being a section editor on IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications – which was maybe 20 years ago.

3. How do you achieve a balance between research, commitments, and family?

Not always easy—but important not to say yes to all opportunities, otherwise you are left with no time to do the things that are your highest priority.

4. What advice would you offer to a beginning editor on a journal?

Be careful about all steps in the editorial process—be fair and thorough and never allow delays in the process. Finally, it is important you feel this is an interesting task and not only because it is nice to have on your CV. If this is your sole motivation, then it is better not to go for such a large responsibility.

5. Which research topics do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?

Renewable generation, electrification of transportation, artificial intelligence, large data incl. analytics, Internet of Things, block chain, and in general, energy-related things.

6. Applied Sciences is an Open Access journal. How do you think Open Access impacts authors?