• —— Hello

    Welcome to ACERT

    Anything, Everything related to Electron Spin Resonance

  • Electron Spin Resonance

    (ESR)

    A magnetic resonance technique that detects unpaired electrons in paramagnetic substances such as free radicals and transition metals. ESR is only technique that unambiguously detects and can quantify free radicals.

    Applications Include:

    Biology and Medicine

    1. Metal Cofactors in Enzymes
    2. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
    3. Nitric Oxide (NO)
    4. Free radicals in Living Tissues
    5. Dosimetry
    6. Spin Labeling for Structure and Dynamics

    Chemistry and Materials

    1. Metalloorganic Compounds
    2. Polymers
    3. Catalysis
    4. Redox Chemistry
    5. Electrochemistry
    6. Photochemistry
    7. Coordination Chemistry
    8. Magnetic properties

    Industry

    1. Food and Beverages
    2. Semiconductors
    3. Optical Fiber Defects
    4. Lithium Batteries
    5. Diamond Grading
    6. Oil/Gas
    7. Quality Control

    Forensics and Archeology

    1. Fingerprinting
    2. Impurity Testing
    3. Dating
    4. Volcanic Activity

    Clinical Diagnosis

    1. ALS Detection via Blood Testing
    2. Cancer Detection via Oxygen Imaging
  • —— Electron Spin Resonance

    What do we do?

    Research and Development

    ACERT develops next-generation ESR technology comprising instrumentation, methods, software, database, molecules and biomaterials, and novel applications. Designing magnets and platforms to access ESR are also core R&D activities.

    Industry Standards and Protocols

    ACERT creates standards, benchmarks and protocols for industry specific applications for wider deployment of ESR technologies and its usage.

    Education and Outreach

    ACERT provides training, workshops, coursework, certification programs,

    and mentorship to prepare the next generation of scientists, developers of practical solutions and user of the ESR technology.

    Technology Commercialization

    ACERT commercializes home-built technologies via licencing, joint ventures with companies, and spinning-off start-ups.

    Service

    ACERT offers a variety of services that includes ESR data collection, data analysis, sample preparation and request and consultations. Service is carried out both in-house and via partner institutions in Europe, Asia and US.

    Partnerships

    ACERT partners with companies (including start-ups), clinical centers, industry, federal and state agencies, and law enforcement on strategic projects.

  • Leadership

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    Jack H. Freed, Ph.D.

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    Madhur Srivastava, Ph.D.

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    Valentyn Stadnytskyi, Ph.D.

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    Nevjinder Singhota, Ph.D.

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    Mark Walsh

    Head, Outreach and Education

    mark.walsh@acertcenter.org

  • Faculty

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    Dr. Jack Freed

    Senior Group Leader

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    Dr. Madhur Srivastava

    Incoming Group Leader

    Joining July 1, 2026

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    Dr. John Franck

    Incoming Group Leader

    Joining Feb 2, 2026

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    Dr. David Zax

    Incoming Senior Group Leader

    Joining Feb 2, 2026

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    Dr. Valentyn Stadnytskyi

    Group Leader

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    Dr. Boris Dzikovski

    Incoming Group Leader

    Joining Feb 16, 2026

  • Contact Us!

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    Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
    (202) 770-2756