Professor Salvador Montserrat Ribas, a renowned scientist in thermal analysis and polymer science, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 82. He had a distinguished career, including holding a full professorship at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and publishing over 70 papers with more than 2200 citations. He was known for significant contributions to the kinetics of curing reactions, glass transition phenomena, and physical aging of epoxy resins and other polymers. Beyond his scientific achievements, Professor Montserrat was highly regarded for his exceptional dedication to mentoring students and colleagues, securing research funding, and for his extraordinary kindness and hospitality. He is deeply missed by his family, colleagues, and friends.
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