Fernando Pulidori (1928-2007) was an italian chemist, specialized in thermodynamic chemistry, solution equilibria and solute-solvent interactions of model organic compounds. He graduated in Chemistry at the University of Ferrara, where he also completed his PhD in Physical Chemistry.
Between 1981 and 2000 he was Full Professor of Instrumental Analytical Chemistry of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Ferrara, Head of the Chemistry Department (1988-1994) and President of the Italian Group of Thermodynamics of Complexes within the Italian Chemical Society.
His research interests focused on three main fields:
Solution equilibria: thermodynamic studies on formation of metal complexes with low-molecular weight ligands, stereoselective effects in ternary complex formation and their application in resolution of enantiomer mixtures.
Solute-solvent interactions of model organic compounds in aqueous solutions: hydrophilic-hydrophobic interactions and solvation models.
Dipole moments in apolar solvents; corrosion and inhibition of iron corrosion; adsorption of organic compounds at polarized interfaces and electrical double layer structures; electroreduction mechanisms of organic compounds of environmental interest.
Winner
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Fernando Pulidori prize 2025 is:
Kinga Garstka-Litwin, Uniwersytet Wrocławski
The 18th Pulidori Prize will be awarded to a young coordination chemist, preferably an expert in thermodynamics and/or kinetics of complexation phenomena in solution, and author of an original paper published in the period 2022-2025 or accepted for publication at the deadline of application (the acceptance letter should be delivered). Eligible candidates are PhD students or grantees at any University or Research Centre who should not be older than 30 years old on December 31st, 2025.
Applicants must be registered on-line and send an email to the Organizing Committee (to prizes@ismec2025.com) before April 17th, 2025 (new date).
Documentation to be presented by the candidates
- A copy of the paper presented for evaluation, in PDF format.
- A CV in the EU format and a summary of the candidate’s scientific activity.
- A cover letter, by the candidate supervisor or by the corresponding author of the paper, explaining the role of the candidate in the work done for the paper presented for evaluation.
- A copy of a valid ID.
Rewards
The winner will attend ISMEC 2025 with registration free of charge, she/he will be awarded a prize of 300 € and will have a chance to present an oral communication about the winning paper at the award ceremony. An extended abstract of the winner’s scientific activity will be published in “La Chimica e l’Industria”, the official journal of the Italian Chemical Society.
Evaluation
Submitted applications will be evaluated by the International Scientific Committee of ISMEC 2025, considering:
- The scientific level of the paper, its originality and innovative character in the field of thermodynamics and/or kinetics of complexes in solution, the number of authors and the role of the applicant among the authors, her/his contribution to the research
- The curriculum of the applicant: papers, international experience, grants and conference attendance (especially ISMEC Meetings).