Alex J. Krotulski, PhD
Assistant Program Director, Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology
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Alex J. Krotulski, PhD
Assistant Program Director, Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology
Research & Clinical Interests
Dr. Krotulski’s current research and casework focus heavily on aspects related to the detection and characterization of novel psychoactive substances (NPS), including studies that examine NPS positivity, trends, metabolism, and effects through intelligence, surveillance, monitoring, and response efforts.
Education
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy – Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - 2019
Master of Science – Forensic Science, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA - 2015
Publications
- In vitro structure–activity relationships and forensic case series of emerging 2-benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids
- Identification of ADB-5’Br-BINACA in plant material and analytical characterization using GC-MS, LC-QTOF-MS, NMR and ATR-FTIR
- Heroin or fentanyl: Prevalence of confirmed fentanyl in ED patients with suspected heroin overdose
- Detection of Medetomidine Among Patients Evaluated in Emergency Departments for Suspected Opioid Overdoses — Missouri, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, September 2020–December 2023
- Workflow to facilitate the detection of new psychoactive substances and drugs of abuse in influent urban wastewater
Awards
- SOFT Research in Forensic Toxicology Award, Society of Forensic Toxicologists - 2021
- Founder’s Award, Young Forensic Scientists Forum, American Academy of Forensic Sciences - 2020
- JFS Noteworthy Article, Journal of Forensic Sciences (4F-MDMB-BINACA: A New Synthetic Cannabinoid Widely Implicated in Forensic Casework) - 2019
- Best Poster Award, Toxicology Section, American Academy of Forensic Sciences (SWATH™ Acquisition vs. Information-Dependent Data Acquisition (IDA) with Application to Broad-Based Drug Screening) - 2017