

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
- Metal Cofactors in Enzymes
- Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
- Nitric Oxide (NO)
- Free radicals in Living Tissues
- Dosimetry
- Spin Labeling for Structure and Dynamics
Chemistry and Materials
- Metalloorganic Compounds
- Polymers
- Catalysis
- Redox Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Photochemistry
- Coordination Chemistry
- Magnetic properties
Industry
- Food and Beverages
- Semiconductors
- Optical Fiber Defects
- Lithium Batteries
- Diamond Grading
- Oil/Gas
- Quality Control
Forensics and Archeology
- Fingerprinting
- Impurity Testing
- Dating
- Volcanic Activity
Clinical Diagnosis
- ALS Detection via Blood Testing
- 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

Jack H. Freed, Ph.D.
Director

Madhur Srivastava, Ph.D.

Valentyn Stadnytskyi, Ph.D.

Nevjinder Singhota, Ph.D.
Executive Director

Mark Walsh
Head, Outreach and Education
Faculty

Dr. Jack Freed
Senior Group Leader

Dr. Madhur Srivastava
Incoming Group Leader
Joining July 1, 2026

Dr. John Franck
Incoming Group Leader
Joining Feb 2, 2026

Dr. David Zax
Incoming Senior Group Leader
Joining Feb 2, 2026

Dr. Valentyn Stadnytskyi
Group Leader

Dr. Boris Dzikovski
Incoming Group Leader
Joining Feb 16, 2026
Contact Us!
1901 Pennsylvania ave. NW Suite 900, Washington D.C., USAMon - Fri 9am - 5pm(202) 770-2756









