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Eusébio, M. Ermelinda S.

Canotilho, João

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June 15, 1976
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J. Chem. Thermodynamics 39 (2007) 1336–1337Tribute to Professor Jose´ Simo˜es Redinha on the
occasion of his 80th birthdayThis special issue of the Journal of Chemical Thermody-
namics is dedicated to Retired Professor Jose´ Simo˜es Red-
inha: a Scientist, a Teacher, a Mentor.
Professor J. Simo˜esRedinhawas bornon19October 1927
in Campizes-Condeixa, a small town in the vicinity of
Coimbra, the major city of the central region of Portugal.
He ﬁnished his high school education in this city in 1947,
and started to study Chemistry in the University of Coimbra
in the same year. In 1951, he obtained his ﬁrst degree in Phys-
ical Chemical Sciences with the excellent grade of 17/20.
Recognized for his excellent academic talent, just after
obtaining his ﬁrst degree, Jose´ Simo˜es Redinha was invited
to become a member of the teaching staﬀ of the Chemistry
Section in the Faculty of Science of Coimbra University.doi:10.1016/j.jct.2007.03.014Between 1956 and 1958 he was a Ph.D student at the
Imperial College of Science and Technology of the
London University, under the supervision of Professor
J.A. Kitchener. Professor Jose´ Simo˜es Redinha obtained
his Ph.D. in 1958 with the thesis entitled ‘‘A study of the
thermodynamics of cation-exchange reactions on
polystyrene sulphonate resins’’, which marked the
beginning of a scientiﬁc career dedicated to Chemical
Thermodynamics. He has kept close links with Imperial
College, where he was Visiting Professor in 1971 and
1978.
In 1964, he was made Full Professor of the University of
Coimbra, following unanimous approval in the public
examinations for this position.
M. Ermelinda S. Euse´bio / J. Chem. Thermodynamics 39 (2007) 1336–1337 1337Professor Simo˜es Redinha’s research activities have
been devoted to two main topics: the study of the structure
of non-electrolyte solutions and the investigation of poly-
morphism of organic compounds, using thermodynamic
properties, complemented by data from other methods,
such as infrared spectroscopy and computational
calculations.
The study of non-electrolyte solutions was the original
aim of J. Simo˜es Redinha’s research. He was particularly
interested in the role of water as a solvent, on the nature
of the interaction of non-polar groups with this solvent
and on the inﬂuence of the number and relative position
of polar groups on solvation. Solvation enthalpies, ob-
tained from solution and vaporization/sublimation calori-
metric measurements, were determined for solutes
carefully chosen to mimic diﬀerent molecular arrangements
in water and in selected organic solvents. These were then
used to seek explanations to the above questions. The
molecular interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic
properties was accomplished by taking into account the
diﬀerent partial contributions to the solvation process,
and subsequently performing quantitative determination
of solute–solvent interactions. Using this procedure, by
combining solvation thermodynamic data and statistical
mechanical calculations, he demonstrated that the appar-
ently anomalous solvation enthalpies in water relative to
organic solvents were a result of a smaller water molecular
diameter and a lower number density. When these diﬀer-
ences are taken into account and the solute–solvent interac-
tion term is calculated, no anomalies are observed.
For polyfunctional solutes, he recognized that the
change in solute conformation on going from the gas phase
into the solution could give rise to a non-negligible contri-
bution to solvation properties. He was a pioneer in propos-
ing and calculating this contribution, using computational
methods, both to obtain a correct interpretation of solva-
tion enthalpy, and also to discuss the interaction forces in
the solid and liquid states, based on sublimation/vaporiza-
tion enthalpic data.
Because of Professor Redinha’s qualities as a diligent
teacher and eminent scientist, several students, particu-
larly from the Faculty of Pharmacy in Coimbra, have
chosen to carry out their postgraduate studies in his re-
search group. The scientiﬁc area of the group has conse-
quently been expanded to include the study of the
polymorphism of organic compounds, in response to
the needs of this area. He has been interested in the char-
acterization of the polymorphs of solids used as pharma-
ceuticals, applying diﬀerential scanning calorimetry,
thermo-microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diﬀrac-
tion, etc. Moreover, since crystallization from solvents
is one of the principal ways of obtaining diﬀerent poly-morphic forms, he has made use of his expertise in the
interactions in solution to understand the eﬀect of sol-
vents on the solid form obtained.
J. Simo˜es Redinha is author of more than 80 scientiﬁc
publications, and was the mentor of 25 post-graduate the-
ses. Although Jose´ Simo˜es Redinha has devoted most of
his life to research, he also had an extensive participation
in the University life. He was Director of the Faculty of Sci-
ence of the University of Coimbra (1972–1974) and Head of
the Chemistry Department at various times. The introduc-
tion of the Engineering degrees in the newly created Faculty
of Science and Technology was a major achievement during
his directorship. Some years previously (1963–1966) he ac-
cepted the invitation to establish, equip and direct the
Chemistry Section of the University of Lourenc¸o Marques
(today Maputo) in Mozambique. More recently, he repre-
sented Portugal in EURATOM (1990–1993) and in EURA-
CHEM (1990–1996). He has also been made a member of
the Portuguese Academy of Science.
He has maintained a remarkable and constant concern
in keeping a close link between the University and the eco-
nomic and social activities of the country. He has always
accepted a new practical problem as a challenge and made
use of his vast, solid culture on chemistry to look for solu-
tions. To respond to the needs of the local society and
industry, he organized and directed a laboratory in the
Chemistry Department for several years devoted to these
problems, and in 1992, was able to set up a non proﬁt mak-
ing laboratory association, ÆMITEQ, with modern labo-
ratories, which is devoted to meeting industrial and other
needs in analytical chemistry in the central region of Portu-
gal, which he directed until 2002.
Professor Redinha is a multitalented and dynamic per-
sonality. Although formally retired ten years ago, at the
age of 70, he has continued his research activities with
the same commitment and dedication as ever, advising,
supporting, innovating research in chemical thermodynam-
ics. This special issue is the statement of our admiration
and gratitude for the scientiﬁc and personal enrichment
which we have gained in our daily contact with him. We
congratulate Prof. Redinha for his 80th birthday and ex-
press our best wishes for the future.
M. Ermelinda S. Euse´bio
Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Joa˜o Canotilho
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, PortugalAvailable online 31 March 2007


Tribute to Professor José Simões Redinha on the occasion of his 80th birthday

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