For his pioneering work in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), the International EPR/ESR Society (IES) has awarded its 2026 IES Fellow Award to Periannan Kuppusamy, MSc, PhD, a professor of radiology and of medicine at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and member of the Translational Engineering in Cancer Research Program at Dartmouth Cancer Center.
The International EPR/ESR Society aims to inspire scientific development of electron paramagnetic resonance also known as electron spin resonance (ESR), facilitate communication among EPR (ESR) researchers, and encourage the use of EPR (ESR) spectroscopy techniques across a wide variety of research fields.
“This award is a powerful affirmation of the many collaborations that have turned visionary ideas in EPR spectroscopy, biomedical imaging, and oxygen‑sensing into real‑world impact,” Kuppusamy says. “The recognition inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of translational science and to mentor the next generation of researchers.”
An internationally acclaimed scientist, educator, and innovator for more than four decades, Kuppusamy’s work reflects the scientific innovation and leadership that has “profoundly shaped the fields of EPR spectroscopy, biomedical imaging, cardiovascular research, and translational technology development for oxygen measurements.”
A globally recognized pioneer in in vivo EPR oximetry and imaging, his innovations have been recognized with prestigious distinctions including the International EPR Society Silver Medal for Biology & Medicine and the Lawrence H. Piette Award, among others.
He authored 415 peer-reviewed scientific publications, reviews, and book chapters; has received continuous funding with multiple awards from numerous sources, including the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association; and his research has received several patents and licensing.
His contributions have significantly advanced biomedical imaging, cardiovascular science, and translational research infrastructure, benefitting the broader scientific and medical communities worldwide.
Kuppusamy will receive the award at the Rocky Mountain Conference 2026 in August.
