Foreword from the Associate Editor [Historical Corner]

The Pavia University is celebrating the 650th anniversary of its foundation. In the framework of many different initiatives, a book, a workshop, and an exhibition were organized as part of the solemn celebrations “Pavia 1878,” dedicated to Alessandro Volta (Como, Italy, February 18, 1745 - Como, Italy, March 5, 1827). For 41 years - from 1778 up to 1819 - Volta served as a teacher, Dean, and Rector of the University (Figure 1).