Periannan Kuppusamy

Dr. Kuppusamy is an internationally acclaimed scientist, educator, and innovator whose pioneering work has profoundly shaped the fields of EPR spectroscopy, biomedical imaging, cardiovascular research, and translational technology development for oxygen measurements. He is a globally recognized pioneer in in vivo EPR oximetry and imaging, technologies that have transformed the ability to measure physiological parameters in living systems.

Dr. Kuppusamy’s visionary leadership established comprehensive imaging resources that are still in use today. He spearheaded the creation and advancement of the Small Animal Imaging Shared Resource for the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, consolidating imaging capabilities across multiple colleges and catalyzing new research collaborations. He demonstrated exceptional commitment to mentorship, community-building, infrastructure development, and educational programming.

IES is honored to award Dr. Periannan Kuppusamy, a scientist of extraordinary accomplishment and influence, the distinguished recognition of IES Fellow. His career stands as a model of excellence, innovation, and service.